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Hundreds get a taste of St. Armands

Approximately 20 restaurants sampled their food and drinks at the sixth annual Taste of St. Armands Oct. 17.


  • By Kristen Herhold
  • | 9:57 p.m. October 17, 2015
  • Longboat Key
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“This is phenomenal. We’re so excited. It’s a night of great food, great fun and a great charity.” — St. Armands Executive Director Diana Corrigan

More than 800 people gathered at St. Armands Circle for the sixth annual Taste of St. Armands Saturday.

Twenty-one local businesses sampled their food and drinks, and guests enjoyed live music and a fashion show by Les Ciseaux.

The night’s charity was Take Stock in Children, which offers college scholarships to low-income, academically qualified students. The winner of the 50/50 raffle, Lynches Pub & Grub owner Jason Burns, donated his $565 in winnings to the charity.

Ralston and Charlene MacDonnell
Ralston and Charlene MacDonnell
David Perrine and Ryan Scott, of Tommy Bahama
David Perrine and Ryan Scott, of Tommy Bahama
Carri and John Patti
Carri and John Patti
Danny and Madison Schork
Danny and Madison Schork
Mark and Sue Gates with Amy and Kevin Wells
Mark and Sue Gates with Amy and Kevin Wells
Anjanette Sandmann and Emily Shock, of Cha Cha Coconuts
Anjanette Sandmann and Emily Shock, of Cha Cha Coconuts
Jeannine and Ron Kubiak
Jeannine and Ron Kubiak
Jim Schwartz and owner and 50/50 raffle winner Jason Burns, of Lynches Pub & Grub
Jim Schwartz and owner and 50/50 raffle winner Jason Burns, of Lynches Pub & Grub
Amy Lengyel and Sarah Lockhard, of The Spice & Tea Exchange
Amy Lengyel and Sarah Lockhard, of The Spice & Tea Exchange
Julie Chambers and Erin Flynn
Julie Chambers and Erin Flynn
Tara and Frank Glowczewskie
Tara and Frank Glowczewskie
Shelby Hellweg and Kelly Romano
Shelby Hellweg and Kelly Romano
Sharon Bottalla, Clare McWilliams and Shari Thanas
Sharon Bottalla, Clare McWilliams and Shari Thanas
Les Ciseaux provided a fashion show at the event.
Les Ciseaux provided a fashion show at the event.
St. Armands Executive Director Diana Corrigan and Executive Assistant Mary Czernyk
St. Armands Executive Director Diana Corrigan and Executive Assistant Mary Czernyk

 

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