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PHOTO GALLERY: 91st Anniversary Celebration for Women's Equity


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. August 20, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: 91st Anniversary Celebration for Women's Equity
Guest speaker Anna Rodriguez spoke to the crowd Saturday, Aug. 20 during the 91st Anniversary Celebration For Women’s Equity at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
Guest speaker Anna Rodriguez spoke to the crowd Saturday, Aug. 20 during the 91st Anniversary Celebration For Women’s Equity at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
Nancy Schlossberg, Hannah Honeyman, Jaci Babi, Gail Levin, Debi Jackson, Susan Boston and Sheila Rosenthal of the Jewish Federation and National Council of Jewish Women.
Nancy Schlossberg, Hannah Honeyman, Jaci Babi, Gail Levin, Debi Jackson, Susan Boston and Sheila Rosenthal of the Jewish Federation and National Council of Jewish Women.
All the young girls were asked to come together for a photo Saturday, Aug. 20 during the 91st Anniversary Celebration For Women’s Equity at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
All the young girls were asked to come together for a photo Saturday, Aug. 20 during the 91st Anniversary Celebration For Women’s Equity at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
Evelyn Moya, Chair, Sarasota Commission of the Status of Women
Evelyn Moya, Chair, Sarasota Commission of the Status of Women
Dr. Mona Jain
Dr. Mona Jain
Members of the head table and the rest of the crowd faced the flag and recited “The Pledge of Allegiance”.
Members of the head table and the rest of the crowd faced the flag and recited “The Pledge of Allegiance”.
The audience listens to guest speaker Anna Rodriguez Saturday, Aug. 20 during the 91st Anniversary Celebration For Women’s Equity at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
The audience listens to guest speaker Anna Rodriguez Saturday, Aug. 20 during the 91st Anniversary Celebration For Women’s Equity at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
One of the many historical table decorations that were on the tables Saturday, Aug. 20 during the 91st Anniversary Celebration For Women’s Equity at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
One of the many historical table decorations that were on the tables Saturday, Aug. 20 during the 91st Anniversary Celebration For Women’s Equity at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
The Hon. Rochelle T. Curley, the Honorary Chair, speaks to the crowd Saturday, Aug. 20 during the 91st Anniversary Celebration For Women’s Equity at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
The Hon. Rochelle T. Curley, the Honorary Chair, speaks to the crowd Saturday, Aug. 20 during the 91st Anniversary Celebration For Women’s Equity at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
Trinity Villalta, 11, and Stephania Feltz of Girls, Inc. pose together at their display table Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
Trinity Villalta, 11, and Stephania Feltz of Girls, Inc. pose together at their display table Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
Andrea Rogers and Cindy Guest of the League of Women Voters pose together Saturday, Aug. 20 during the 91st Anniversary Celebration For Women’s Equity at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
Andrea Rogers and Cindy Guest of the League of Women Voters pose together Saturday, Aug. 20 during the 91st Anniversary Celebration For Women’s Equity at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
Casey Cahill, Executive Director Janice Zarro and Kathy Powers pose in front of their display table for the Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
Casey Cahill, Executive Director Janice Zarro and Kathy Powers pose in front of their display table for the Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
Pat Coville, Nancy Feehan, JoAnne DeVries and Mary Clupper pose at the Democratic Club of Sarasota display table.
Pat Coville, Nancy Feehan, JoAnne DeVries and Mary Clupper pose at the Democratic Club of Sarasota display table.
Hundreds of women showed up for the 91st Anniversary Celebration For Women’s Equity Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
Hundreds of women showed up for the 91st Anniversary Celebration For Women’s Equity Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
Emma Downey, 17, Angelica Garrison, 15, Skyler Stahlmann, 12, Sydney Hagaman, 12, and Lexi Hagaman, 15
Emma Downey, 17, Angelica Garrison, 15, Skyler Stahlmann, 12, Sydney Hagaman, 12, and Lexi Hagaman, 15
Elaine Graham, Jacqueline D’Alessio, Minnie Jones and Clydie Collins of the Manatee County Branch of the American Association of University Women.
Elaine Graham, Jacqueline D’Alessio, Minnie Jones and Clydie Collins of the Manatee County Branch of the American Association of University Women.
Dr. Anila Jain, Michele Manning and Veronica Vasquez
Dr. Anila Jain, Michele Manning and Veronica Vasquez
Those in attendance chatted with one another and checked out the various exhibits in the lobby before heading in for lunch.
Those in attendance chatted with one another and checked out the various exhibits in the lobby before heading in for lunch.
A variety of proclamations about Women’s Equity Day were on display for people to look at Saturday, Aug. 20 during the 91st Anniversary Celebration For Women’s Equity at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
A variety of proclamations about Women’s Equity Day were on display for people to look at Saturday, Aug. 20 during the 91st Anniversary Celebration For Women’s Equity at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
Guest speaker Anna Rodriguez
Guest speaker Anna Rodriguez

 

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