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- ↑ "Sixth See Art Orlando Sculpture Moves With the Wind". Bungalower.
- ↑ "Fifth See Art Orlando Sculpture a Sight to See at Lake Eola". Bungalower.
- ↑ "See Art Orlando: First Sculpture installed Downtown". Bungalower.
- ↑ "Ivanhoe Village Artists Installs Second See Art Orlando Sculpture at Lake Eola". Bungalower.
- ↑ "See Art Orlando Sculpture Takes Flight Over Lake Eola". Bungalower.
- ↑ "See Art Orlando Installations Halfway Complete With Fourth Install". Bungalower.
- ↑ "Seventh See Art Orlando Sculpture Steps Into Place at Lake Eola Park". Bungalower.