‘Winter Wonderland’ Show Lights Up the Season

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Here are pictures from Tampa Bay Skating Academy’s holiday show last weekend in Oldsmar. The more than 100 figure skating performances brought smiles to the faces of those skating as well as family and friends. Wishing everyone Happy Holidays!

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