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Find out morePhotography by Lori Sax October 17, 2016
RIAF Kickoff Party
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Monica Streacher, Carlos LaRosa
Todd McCammack, Linda Hrebien
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Mady McKeon, Patricia Arvin
Pamela Burrows, Joan Robles
Jenny Duffey, Cynthia Gravino, Skip Stearns
Neia Conceicao, Jim Doyle
Alisa and Jason Bennett
Ester and David Pilston
RIAF fireworks
RIAF fireworks
RIAF fireworks
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RIAF Kickoff Party
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RIAF Kickoff Party
The arts festival opening night performances were followed by music, food and fireworks in the Ringling Museum courtyard.
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