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The Year in Pictures: October


  • By Observer Staff
  • | 11:00 p.m. December 29, 2014
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The Year in Pictures: October
Charlie Coury, Virginie Breuer and Doreen Karras, of Tropicana's team, create a video of themselves and the rest of their team to share with Sandi
Charlie Coury, Virginie Breuer and Doreen Karras, of Tropicana's team, create a video of themselves and the rest of their team to share with Sandi "Samandi" Miller, for whom they are walking during the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.
Summerfield's Maureen Flaherty brings the four puppies — Harry, Merida, Kate and William — she fostered for Safe Haven Animal Rescue to an animal blessing at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church.
Summerfield's Maureen Flaherty brings the four puppies — Harry, Merida, Kate and William — she fostered for Safe Haven Animal Rescue to an animal blessing at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church.
Ryder Meyers, 3, makes a cute Spider-Man at Freedom Elementary’s Character Party Oct. 24.
Ryder Meyers, 3, makes a cute Spider-Man at Freedom Elementary’s Character Party Oct. 24.
Eight-year-old Dakota Holler taps into her elderly side for Halloween during Boo Fest on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
Eight-year-old Dakota Holler taps into her elderly side for Halloween during Boo Fest on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
The Mall at University Town Center held its grand opening.
The Mall at University Town Center held its grand opening.
Dr. William Bennett explains an ultrasound to Armando Quiroz during Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' health and wellness expo, which celebrated the hospital's 10th anniversary.
Dr. William Bennett explains an ultrasound to Armando Quiroz during Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' health and wellness expo, which celebrated the hospital's 10th anniversary.

 

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