b'Brooksville: EVENTSGulf Coast Cluster Dog Show.Billed as the largest all-breeddog show in Florida, visitorsfrom across the country andaround the world come tocompete in Conformation,Junior Showmanships,Obedience and Rally trials. Itsheld every January at FloridaClassic Park, a beautifully-main-tained, tree-lined setting on 50acres of land in Brooksville. Thetwo-week show marked its 18thanniversary this year.(Clockwise, top left):Bassett Hound threesome: (l-r) Charm,Blue, Abby. l In the JuniorShowmanships, keep an eye on Hopeand Ivy. Theyre winning points andmaking their way to the WestminsterKennel Club Dog Show in 2017.l Tarsa and Mimic, four-year-old IrishWolfhounds.l Nellie, a 15-month-oldWestie is on the sidelines, watchingother Westies compete. Note the differ-ence in grooming styles.l MaggieMae,a nine-year-old Scottish Terrier. Shehas ribbons in Agility and Earth Dog.She is also a therapy dog, volunteeringat All Childrens Hospital in St. Pete.Photography by Anna CookeHarbour Island: Paws & Suds Art ShowcaseHarbour Island Art Walk hosted their first Paws & Suds Art l Bronson, adopted from Hillsborough Countys Pet Resource Center.Showcase on the last Saturday in January. The waterfront Art l Val (short for Valentine) visited with her humans after they read aboutWalk and market takes place on the last Sunday of every month. the event in The New Barker.l Toby, who came from Polk CountyThe January event just happened to be dog-themed, with pro- Animal Services, is a foster through Boxer Rescue Angels of Floridaceeds benefiting several rescue groups.(Left to right): Harley (FLBoxerAngels.org).To inquire about Harbour Island Art Walk vendorNordstrom was dressed to the nines in his custom biker tee.space, contact Wendy at 813.451.7935. HarbourIslandArtWalk.comPhotography by Anna Cooke.www.TheNewBarker.com Spring 2016 THE NEW BARKER 61'