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PHOTO GALLERY: Holidays Around the Ranch


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 11:00 p.m. December 11, 2014
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: Holidays Around the Ranch
Santa listens to Carter Ebling's Christmas list.
Santa listens to Carter Ebling's Christmas list.
Beauty queens Haviland Kebler and Eryn Lalonde show off their pageant sashes.
Beauty queens Haviland Kebler and Eryn Lalonde show off their pageant sashes.
Peyton, Tiffany and Marley Knight pick up a snack.
Peyton, Tiffany and Marley Knight pick up a snack.
Tristan and Rafaela Larson decorate sweet holiday treats.
Tristan and Rafaela Larson decorate sweet holiday treats.
Hannah Marinkas says
Hannah Marinkas says "cheese" beside Hudson Rhodes and his mother, Meredith.
The Noble family — Lindsay, Brody and Tony — find a spot near the freshly lit tree.
The Noble family — Lindsay, Brody and Tony — find a spot near the freshly lit tree.
Seven-year-old Matthew Ray decorates a cookie at The Observer's booth.
Seven-year-old Matthew Ray decorates a cookie at The Observer's booth.
The Risch family – Marie, Lorena, Patrick, Ginger and Logan.
The Risch family – Marie, Lorena, Patrick, Ginger and Logan.
Santa chats with Eva Abraham.
Santa chats with Eva Abraham.
Shelby and Aubrey Scarbrough relax in their wagon.
Shelby and Aubrey Scarbrough relax in their wagon.
Sarasota Ballet performers Rebecca Strain and Caitlin Gish strike poses.
Sarasota Ballet performers Rebecca Strain and Caitlin Gish strike poses.
Cooking is a tradition in Ferd Thompson's family.
Cooking is a tradition in Ferd Thompson's family.
Jada and Kara Young dance to Christmas music.
Jada and Kara Young dance to Christmas music.
Kassidy Zellner patiently waits to see her painted face.
Kassidy Zellner patiently waits to see her painted face.
The Jones family — Jaed, Mandy and Tristan — explore Main Street.
The Jones family — Jaed, Mandy and Tristan — explore Main Street.
Friends Lydia Hart, Marissa Boccarossa, Basia Kuehn, Amanda and Jessica Boccarossa and Ali Inverso test out the skating rink.
Friends Lydia Hart, Marissa Boccarossa, Basia Kuehn, Amanda and Jessica Boccarossa and Ali Inverso test out the skating rink.
Mary Harring and Callin Westfall ride around Main Street.
Mary Harring and Callin Westfall ride around Main Street.
Val Grimwood and her granddaughter, Aubrey, sit in front of a green screen for a simulated dance routine.
Val Grimwood and her granddaughter, Aubrey, sit in front of a green screen for a simulated dance routine.
Scott and Julie Gregorio pose in front of Main Street's Christmas tree.
Scott and Julie Gregorio pose in front of Main Street's Christmas tree.
Fran Goh poses as Raggedy Ann for passersby.
Fran Goh poses as Raggedy Ann for passersby.

 

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