• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Flip Flops And Fashion

Children First hosted Flip Flops and Fashion Thursday, Nov. 5, at Sharky's on the Pier.


  • By Cliff Roles
  • | 9:12 a.m. November 7, 2015
  • Black Tie
  • Share

Children First's 2015 "Flip Flops And Fashion" Luncheon broke all attendance records on Thursday, Nov. 5, at Sharky's on the Pier in Venice.

Laurie Dignam, Ashley Goll, Leslie Edwards, Natalee Stutzman and Bobbi Fogo
Laurie Dignam, Ashley Goll, Leslie Edwards, Natalee Stutzman and Bobbi Fogo
Melanie Jeffrey, Linda Long, Kristine Hames, Carter Donovan and Debbie Theyer
Melanie Jeffrey, Linda Long, Kristine Hames, Carter Donovan and Debbie Theyer
Carol Butera, Emily Walsh, Debbie LaPinska, Jackie Rolfes and Kristen Theisen
Carol Butera, Emily Walsh, Debbie LaPinska, Jackie Rolfes and Kristen Theisen
Bill and Audrey Chapman
Bill and Audrey Chapman
Susan and Sarah Macrae
Susan and Sarah Macrae
Bridget Ziegler, Samantha Kingsley and Erin Christy
Bridget Ziegler, Samantha Kingsley and Erin Christy
Debbie Dannheisser and Kem Lindsay
Debbie Dannheisser and Kem Lindsay
Pat Wunderlin and Anna Foster
Pat Wunderlin and Anna Foster
Inna Snyder and Janna Moran
Inna Snyder and Janna Moran
Maria Andersen, Rebecca Blitz and Nicole Reuth
Maria Andersen, Rebecca Blitz and Nicole Reuth
Gerri Aaron, Georgann Nugent and Judi Bell
Gerri Aaron, Georgann Nugent and Judi Bell
Michelle Butler, Kay Mathers and Jennifer Rust
Michelle Butler, Kay Mathers and Jennifer Rust
Jennifer Compton and Mary Pat Radford
Jennifer Compton and Mary Pat Radford
Miss Elaine donated $1 million to Children First!
Miss Elaine donated $1 million to Children First!
Karin Leereveld and Emily Walsh
Karin Leereveld and Emily Walsh
Jo Rutstein and Joan Engelbach
Jo Rutstein and Joan Engelbach
Vanessa Opstal and Leslie Turner
Vanessa Opstal and Leslie Turner
Heidi Anderson, Susan Jones and Michelle Butler
Heidi Anderson, Susan Jones and Michelle Butler
Elenor Maxheim and Kathryn Carr
Elenor Maxheim and Kathryn Carr
Shantelle Schmidt and Nola Heitbrink
Shantelle Schmidt and Nola Heitbrink
Tamara Chapman and Kristy Cail
Tamara Chapman and Kristy Cail

 

Latest News

Commissioner George Kruse says Manatee County is in a "questionable financial situation.
  • June 17, 2026
Commissioner calls Manatee County 'poor' during workshop sessions
A piece of driftwood that juts from the shallow water off Beer Can Island is decorated with paint.
  • June 17, 2026
Art or graffiti? Painting on driftwood at Beer Can Island prompts pushback
The Positano condominium complex was one of the properties in Manatee County that had incorrect property evaluations in the 2026 fiscal year.
  • June 17, 2026
Manatee property values rebound on Longboat after mistake in 2025
Diane DelloRusso, who has worked in the jewelry business for 36 years and been a longtime manager at Jewelry by Cole, said she believes customers will appreciate the new St. Armands Jewelry store with its blend of classic and contemporary styles. She came out of retirement to assist with the transition and can't wait for longtime patrons to see the boutique's new look.
  • June 16, 2026
Two new shops coming to St. Armands Circle

Sponsored Health Content

Sponsored Content

The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest in Black Tie

CAC Co Founder Dolly Jacobs and all the models gather on the stage for the fashion show finale.
  • May 16, 2026
Circus Arts Conservatory hosts first Cirque Vogue fashion show
Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb, Katherine and Frank Martucci, and Jean and Joe Volpe
  • May 5, 2026
Sarasota Ballet ends season with dazzling evening
Joelson Krulewitz, Dick Vitale, Josh Krulewitz and Mike Soltys
  • May 3, 2026
Dick Vitale Gala draws the stars to raise money for pediatric cancer
Mette Milland, Toni Schemmel, Deb Kabinoff, Scott Taylor and Gana Gilkey
  • April 26, 2026
Cause 4 Hope raises crucial funds for Parkinson's programs
Lisa Holcomb, Jill Obrochta and Lisa Brakefield
  • April 26, 2026
Selby Gardens welcomes famed floral designer Ian Prosser for Lunch in the Gardens
Event co-chairs Charlie Ann Syprett and Dona Scott with WBTT founder and Artistic Director Nate Jacobs.
  • April 19, 2026
WBBT's April FĂȘte takes guests down colorful rabbit hole

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


Anytime. Anywhere. Observer.

From in-depth local reporting to real-time breaking news, stay connected to the stories shaping our community with the Your Observer app.

Download Now for Free