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Find out morePhotography by Rebecca Baxter March 7, 2016
Alex Pawling, Arianna Boenker, Sofia Quinteros, Heather Haley, Eric Singer, Annaliese Rodriguez
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The scene at the Crosley Mansion.
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Planned Parenthood celebrated its 50th anniversary in Southwest and Central Florida with a dinner at the Powel Crosley Estate.
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