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To kick off 2013, a New Year’s Eve Extravaganza was held starting Monday evening at Fishermen’s Village in Punta Gorda, with family-friendly fun for all ages. The free festivities included live music and dancing; face-painting; colorful airbrushed tattoos; a stilt-walker, Way Too Tall Torrie; and lots more. Here, in preparation for the festivities, Bryce Frushour gets the works from stylist Brian Rowlands of Charles of the Village Salon in the village. He is getting his hair colored blue with sparkles on top.

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Elaine Shorkey has her New Year’s specs on for the gala at Fishermen’s Village. She is seen here with her husband Wayne Shorkey.

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Cuttin’ a rug in the center court to the sounds of island music are Jim and Linda Mazzetti.

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Providing the entertainment for the evening is multitalented Ernest McDonald, who played guitar and keyboard, and sang for the celebration.

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Enjoying some Island Life Yogurt at Fishermen’s Village on New Year’s Eve are Dale and Barb Allspach.

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Way Too Tall Torrie towers over Shelden Sapp while making one of her popular balloon swords during the family night celebration.

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Looking for a place to take a short break from making balloons, Way Too Tall Torrie found the perfect spot on Scott Lervold’s head.

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Jennifer and Murray Mason brought their clan out to celebrate New Year’s Eve at Fishville and, after they got their faces painted, Wesley, 5, Nicholas, 7, and Jack, 5, were off in search of more fun things to do.

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Little 4-year-old pirate Brixon Nemec is holding his catch for the night, mermaid — and Grandpa — Ron Bates.

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Watching the fun going on in the center court are siblings Noah, 12, Gage, 5, Branson, 3, Shaylynn, 4, Baley Morlock, also 4.