Pose-y Perfect

As plant enthusiasts gathered Oct. 23, at the Polo Grill and Bar Fete Ballroom, Kate Kreider and Melissa Brosnan bloomed with animation.

Holding an empty photo frame and a plush flower, the women shouted “Selfie? Come take a selfie!” to guests entering the District VIII fall meeting of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs.

About 300 people attended the event, led by the Manatee River Garden Club. District VIII is composed of 24 garden clubs.

Introductory speaker Jo-Anne Schneider even kicked off the conference by leading a morning stretch-and-bloom exercise.