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Bell Lady returns to Christmas Cheer in Sun Coast
Virginia Haley, known as the Bell Lady, visits the Sun Coast Gondolier and other local businesses to gift knitted bells to those who helped her during the year. Photographers and readers collect bells for holiday decorations as she signals the start of Christmas season.
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Virginia Haley
Virginia
Haley
Sun Coast
Mrs. Haley
Paul Schmidt
Howard's Restaurant
Venice Post Office
Clock Restaurant
Kissin’ Cuzzins
Ray Porter