PHOTO GALLERY: International Women's Day luncheon

Connie Anderson, Sharon Burde and Elaine Foster are all smiles.

University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Chancellor Sandra Stone poses with Dr. Mona Jain and State College of Florida professor Darlene Wedler-Johnson.

Carol Buchanan, pictured with Susan Morin, dresses in clothing from Jordan.

Alison Bishop and Jane Oliver join Tahmina Amiri in celebrating her home country of Afghanistan.

Maryline Mamuya, who is visiting from Tanzania, talks with Joan Lowery at the Embracing Our Differences booth.

Linda Poteat-Brown represents Japan.

Alyssa Rakovich and Annarita Nora Scott enjoy the luncheon.

Scott Osborne wears West African garb as she attends the U.N. Women’s table, which displays garments, jewelry and other items from around the world.

Patsy Adkins and Mayor Rhonda DiFranca represent the city of North Port.

Lisa Rosier brings her daughters, Alexa and Arielle.

Guests enjoyed a salad topped with grilled chicken for lunch.

Muriel Brathwaite, founding member of U.N.Women, eats lunch with Maureen Avila.

Hedria Lunken Saltzman and Mimi Fleck represent the Florida Creativity Alliance.

Lois Schaper, wearing clothing from Pakistan, chats with new friends.

Mary Dailey and Terry Rixse sell tickets for the “Through Women’s Eyes” film festival, which is part of the Sarasota Film Festival.