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PHOTO GALLERY: Observer Challenge Cocktail Party


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 11:00 p.m. December 10, 2014
  • Longboat Key
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PHOTO GALLERY: Observer Challenge Cocktail Party
Alice and Wayne Freed cheers to a fun night of tennis.
Alice and Wayne Freed cheers to a fun night of tennis.
Sandra Ceshker anxiously waits for Dolores Levy to serve up the meatballs.
Sandra Ceshker anxiously waits for Dolores Levy to serve up the meatballs.
The Deane family — Phillip, Laurie and Jeff — cuddle up on a cool evening.
The Deane family — Phillip, Laurie and Jeff — cuddle up on a cool evening.
Ron Dunlap shows off is soon-to-be dinner.
Ron Dunlap shows off is soon-to-be dinner.
Joan and Frank Harben wait for the match to begin.
Joan and Frank Harben wait for the match to begin.
Lily Johnson meets friends and smiling faces — Angie and Gary Eason.
Lily Johnson meets friends and smiling faces — Angie and Gary Eason.
Nancy Kane enjoys the food spread by Harry's Continental Kitchens.
Nancy Kane enjoys the food spread by Harry's Continental Kitchens.
Dale Kowalyk enjoys the tennis match.
Dale Kowalyk enjoys the tennis match.
The McGrath family — Rich, Sunny and Sassy.
The McGrath family — Rich, Sunny and Sassy.
Barbara and Jim Pappas enjoy their food in a quiet corner.
Barbara and Jim Pappas enjoy their food in a quiet corner.
Nick Powell and Linda Gillott make new friends at the cocktail party.
Nick Powell and Linda Gillott make new friends at the cocktail party.
Robbie Salum jokes around on the court.
Robbie Salum jokes around on the court.
Nina Schmidt braces for a serve by her opponent.
Nina Schmidt braces for a serve by her opponent.
Steve Sills and Beth Smith love watching tennis.
Steve Sills and Beth Smith love watching tennis.
Heidi Smith and Christine Short spend time with friends.
Heidi Smith and Christine Short spend time with friends.
Sandy and Ted Tilton spend time with their friend, Roger Driben.
Sandy and Ted Tilton spend time with their friend, Roger Driben.
The winner of The Observer's tournament will take home a trophy.
The winner of The Observer's tournament will take home a trophy.
Helen Turner and Holly Parker enjoy the tennis match from the sidelines.
Helen Turner and Holly Parker enjoy the tennis match from the sidelines.
Bob Dreyfus says,
Bob Dreyfus says, "I'm a luck man," beside Judy Boice and Ann-Marie Wildman.

 

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