YEAR IN PICTURES: February, 2011

Following in his mother's footsteps, Clayton Rosaire has taken over the traveling portion of the Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary. Published Feb. 3, 2011.

Teammates called Joseph Vilasi, 6, their "hidden gem" during Lakewood Ranch Community Activity Corporation’s first Family Football Experience. Published Feb. 3, 2011.

Nazariel Williams, left, Dev Patel, Brecken Fair and Nate Black loved the "One-hundred Song" they learned as part of Braden River Elementary’s 100 days celebration. Published Feb. 10, 2011.

Dick Vitale launched the Dick Vitale Children’s Literacy initiative with the release of his newest masterpiece — “Dickie V.’s ABCs and 1-2-3s: A Great Start for Young Superstars.” Published Feb. 10, 2011.

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Ari Siegel, 7, snagged a front-row seat by the fire during Freedom Elementary School's Bonfire Feb. 11. Published Feb. 17, 2011.

Braden River Elementary School's girls were ready to party at the annual Father/Daughter Dance Feb. 11. Published Feb. 17, 2011.

John-Thomas Duff, 7, spun in circles all the way down the snow-covered hill during Tabernacle Christian School's snow day event. Published Feb. 3, 2011.

Larisa Tikhonenkova enjoyed looking at all of the different craft items that were available during St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church’s Greek Glendi. Published Feb. 17, 2011.

Jillian Smith of the Mustang Players performed "Go into Your Dance" from the musical, "42nd Street," during the annual Ovation event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Published Feb. 10, 2011.