Family Promise mixes sweet and savory for Just Desserts
The 8th annual Just Desserts by Family Promise of Sarasota benefits local homeless families.
By
Amanda Morales
| 10:10 p.m. April 8, 2016
Sarasota
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Sweets to satisfy every taste were available for the 8th annual Just Desserts Friday evening at the Payne Park Auditorium.Â
Proceeds from the event will benefit the mission of Family Promise to help homeless families in Sarasota find homes and manage their finances. Families who have benefited from Family Promise of Sarasota programs were invited to enjoy the event.Â
Guests had their pick from more than 40 desserts and savory treats while listening to live music by the Al Hixon Jazz Ensemble.Â
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Pete Meyer piled his plate with anything he could find with cherries.
George Lavigne, Jeannette Ruggiano, Sebastian and Electra Katra
Almond Joy mini cupcakes from Word of Mouth.
Amy, Halden and Caden Parker with Susie Wills
Triple-layer cake with espresso buttercream from Rev-el-ry.
Betty Goldman, Laurie Etter, Carol Hagglund with The Rev. Wes Bixby and Gina Bixby.
Michael's On East supplied the signature Ultimate Dipped Pretzels.
Fredd Atkins addresses guests at the Family Promise Just Desserts event.