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Coming in small and large groups, the inquisitive supporters of the New Operation Cooper Street and Back Pack Kidz came to view the nine homes in Punta Gorda Isles that were part of the home tour event.

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Punta Gorda winter residents Patti Johnson and Cher Pitcher pose for a photo after viewing a home located at 1300 Osprey Court in PGI.

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Having just seen the inside of the house at 1605 Albatross, Peg and Maysel Markham of Punta Gorda smile for the camera.

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Just arriving at 5057 Bal Harbor, Punta Gorda residents Naomi Gazzola, Nancy Johnson and Darla Pearson prepare to view the inside of the house.

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Having just exited the house at 3836 Saba Court, Lind Hamilton and Sushila Cherian were delighted to have seen this beautiful house.

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Volunteer Joyce Gleason talks with Marge Adams and Leah Pappas, who are about to enter the house at 3839 Saba Court.

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Homeowner Tina Hanson, shown on the right, kindly opened her home at 3839 Saba Court to visitors to help raise funds for the New Operation Cooper Street and the Back Pack Kidz program.

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The home of Tina Hanson, at 3839 Saba Court, was one of the stops on the Share the Love for the Kidz Home Tour in PGI Feb. 9.

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The home at 3839 Saba Court, owned by Tina Hanson, was one of the nine homes on the tour on Feb. 9.