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Kate and Bill McCabe celebrate New Year’s Eve at Trabue, where they enjoyed a buffet dinner.

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Coralie and Don Stamp enjoy fine wine and soft music at Trabue during the last hours of 2012.

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Starting the evening off at Jack’s on Marion for the establishment’s “mega-party” are friends Fig and Nancy Newton, Cathi and Bill Dryburgh and Kevin Graham.

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Ryan and Chantil Shamus enjoy an intimate dinner on the outdoor terrace at Jack’s on Marion on New Year’s Eve.

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Craig Schlick and Rex Goulding party away the night at River City Grill.

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Strolling down West Marion Avenue on New Year’s Eve are Michelle Blaszka and Lavosia Price

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Dean’s South of the Border was packed on Dec. 31, with Mary Russ and Jerry Hoff living it up right in the middle of the celebration.

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Snuggling up at Dean’s South of the Border on New Year’s Eve are John Wood and Mary Magagnos.

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Celebrating her first New Year’s Eve in Punta Gorda, Marie Ball chose Dean’s South of the Border to welcome 2013.

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Jack’s on Marion was decorated with well-wishes for a happy 2013.