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PHOTO GALLERY: Empty Bowls


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 4:00 a.m. October 19, 2012
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: Empty Bowls
Jenny Newman and Deborah Mosher both feasted on crab tortellini soup.
Jenny Newman and Deborah Mosher both feasted on crab tortellini soup.
Renee Huff found the perfect dip bowl.
Renee Huff found the perfect dip bowl.
Ed Schwartz offered guests soup refills.
Ed Schwartz offered guests soup refills.
Popi Ameres, of Popi's Place, dished out Greek lemon chicken soup.
Popi Ameres, of Popi's Place, dished out Greek lemon chicken soup.
Pamela Kellogg and Karen DeHahn
Pamela Kellogg and Karen DeHahn
Adam Gillis and Pattie Howell
Adam Gillis and Pattie Howell
The Polo Grill's Victor Damper poured samples of Maine lobster bisque.
The Polo Grill's Victor Damper poured samples of Maine lobster bisque.
Nicola Johnson and Kay Westberry both work for John Neal Homes.
Nicola Johnson and Kay Westberry both work for John Neal Homes.
Janet Stickel, Mary Collins and Wendy Diamond all live in Lakewood Ranch.
Janet Stickel, Mary Collins and Wendy Diamond all live in Lakewood Ranch.
Sherry Kerber and Carolyn von Seelen tried a variety of soup offerings.
Sherry Kerber and Carolyn von Seelen tried a variety of soup offerings.
Annette Williams, Kathie Marsh, Merrie Lynn Parker, Carolyn Harper, Fran Padgett and Lynette Edwards
Annette Williams, Kathie Marsh, Merrie Lynn Parker, Carolyn Harper, Fran Padgett and Lynette Edwards
"We wouldn't miss it," said Chris Finn, of Lakewood Ranch, with her husband, Jim.
Robin Macaskie, left, came with her parents, East County residents Paul and Cynthia Palmieri, and her son, Lance Macaskie, center.
Robin Macaskie, left, came with her parents, East County residents Paul and Cynthia Palmieri, and her son, Lance Macaskie, center.
Margarita Fazioli, Lorna Hoyne and Lisa Koball walked over to the luncheon from Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
Margarita Fazioli, Lorna Hoyne and Lisa Koball walked over to the luncheon from Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
Sharon and Scott Klein enjoyed lunch with friends.
Sharon and Scott Klein enjoyed lunch with friends.
Rae Dowling with Betsy Benac
Rae Dowling with Betsy Benac
Ken Wietbrock and Kevin Phillippi represented event sponsor, Global Organics.
Ken Wietbrock and Kevin Phillippi represented event sponsor, Global Organics.
Ann and John Ruffing live in Mote Ranch.
Ann and John Ruffing live in Mote Ranch.
Cassandra Brice and Debra Conley, of The Food Bank, welcomed guests.
Cassandra Brice and Debra Conley, of The Food Bank, welcomed guests.

 

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