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GALLERY: Elegantly Fresh


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 4:00 a.m. March 31, 2011
  • East County
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GALLERY: Elegantly Fresh
Diane Block had her eye on a Godiva chocolate gift basket.
Diane Block had her eye on a Godiva chocolate gift basket.
Anita Shelare caught up with her friend Toni Ambrosio.
Anita Shelare caught up with her friend Toni Ambrosio.
Joan Qualley, Chrissie Caldwell and Jo Newberry enjoyed the festivities.
Joan Qualley, Chrissie Caldwell and Jo Newberry enjoyed the festivities.
Carol Peschel, right, of Longboat Key, chatted with Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club residents Kathie DeGregorio, Margaret Ann Furer and Mary Jane Morgan.
Carol Peschel, right, of Longboat Key, chatted with Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club residents Kathie DeGregorio, Margaret Ann Furer and Mary Jane Morgan.
Although Jeanne Noe was not a model, she looked the part.
Although Jeanne Noe was not a model, she looked the part.
Jan Neitlich and Anne Toms play golf together.
Jan Neitlich and Anne Toms play golf together.
Kimberly Leckie, chairman of the event's sponsor donor committee, grabbed a quick picture with Realtor liaison Gale Shane.
Kimberly Leckie, chairman of the event's sponsor donor committee, grabbed a quick picture with Realtor liaison Gale Shane.
Helen Kuchinskas, a resident of The Meadows, came out with her daughter, Barbara Grossman.
Helen Kuchinskas, a resident of The Meadows, came out with her daughter, Barbara Grossman.
Model Carleen Fuiks checked in with event organizer and club President Jean Gustafson before the show started.
Model Carleen Fuiks checked in with event organizer and club President Jean Gustafson before the show started.
Phyllis Fox checks out the raffle items.
Phyllis Fox checks out the raffle items.
Kathy Weisblat was introduced to Gail Edelman by Wendy Diamond.
Kathy Weisblat was introduced to Gail Edelman by Wendy Diamond.
Barb Zdziarski caught up with Realtor Deb O'Mara.
Barb Zdziarski caught up with Realtor Deb O'Mara.
Christine Zieg, Ellen Echales, Ruth Cummins, Colette Knox and Geri Klinger all are residents of the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.
Christine Zieg, Ellen Echales, Ruth Cummins, Colette Knox and Geri Klinger all are residents of the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.

 

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