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SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls'

SPARCC hosts annual luncheon and fashion show


  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • | 5:01 p.m. February 17, 2016
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More than 500 guests attended SPARCCle on the Runway "Tahitian Pearls" on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. The fashion show featured vintage fashions from SPARCC's Treasure Chest. 

Co-Chairs Mary Warwick and Sandy Kier
Co-Chairs Mary Warwick and Sandy Kier
Alan and Fashion Chair Dori Zingmond
Alan and Fashion Chair Dori Zingmond
Pat Goldwater, Sharon Kenworthy, Linda Kerbawy, Brenda Massey and Lynne Koy
Pat Goldwater, Sharon Kenworthy, Linda Kerbawy, Brenda Massey and Lynne Koy
Carol Hanifan and Terri Kowalski
Carol Hanifan and Terri Kowalski
Lisa Hartmann, Gosia Pilch, Debbie Dean and Laurie Wolfe
Lisa Hartmann, Gosia Pilch, Debbie Dean and Laurie Wolfe
Jessica Hays and Mary Ellen Mancini
Jessica Hays and Mary Ellen Mancini
Barbara Kistler and Jane Krombeen
Barbara Kistler and Jane Krombeen
Trish Newman and Donna Smith
Trish Newman and Donna Smith
Tracy Seider, Beathe Elden and Sandra Lindqvist
Tracy Seider, Beathe Elden and Sandra Lindqvist
Joy Sicks, JEan Gorgiades and Betty Campbell
Joy Sicks, JEan Gorgiades and Betty Campbell
Rona Wald and Liana Weinstein
Rona Wald and Liana Weinstein
Denise West, Erin Duggan, Sarah Lodge and Andrea Hunt
Denise West, Erin Duggan, Sarah Lodge and Andrea Hunt
Angelia Wood and Sylvia Taylor
Angelia Wood and Sylvia Taylor
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The final look in the fashion show featured white shirts.
The final look in the fashion show featured white shirts.
Steve Bergquist and Bob Del Giudice
Steve Bergquist and Bob Del Giudice
Kitty Brittingham, Kate Nothacker, Judy Achre and Joan Partridge
Kitty Brittingham, Kate Nothacker, Judy Achre and Joan Partridge
Jackie Clemons, Susan Lanier, Ann Ryals, Pat Edwards and Pat Shirley
Jackie Clemons, Susan Lanier, Ann Ryals, Pat Edwards and Pat Shirley
Rita Collins, Barbara Isaacson, Carla Morris, Becky Mitchell and Beverly Tschuor
Rita Collins, Barbara Isaacson, Carla Morris, Becky Mitchell and Beverly Tschuor
Andrew and Alexis Etter
Andrew and Alexis Etter
Kathy Gable and Maureen Barrett
Kathy Gable and Maureen Barrett
Luisa Goldman and Lori Rodgers
Luisa Goldman and Lori Rodgers
Jessica Hamilton, Natalie Lawry and Gwen Lawry
Jessica Hamilton, Natalie Lawry and Gwen Lawry
Barbara Hilder, Ann McConnachie, Marie McCormack and Jane Hermansen
Barbara Hilder, Ann McConnachie, Marie McCormack and Jane Hermansen
Briana Knoop and Caroline Merk
Briana Knoop and Caroline Merk
Gretchen Mannion and Allison Moore
Gretchen Mannion and Allison Moore
Jacqueline Morton and Anna Maria Troiano
Jacqueline Morton and Anna Maria Troiano
Each table centerpiece featured an orchid.
Each table centerpiece featured an orchid.
Each table centerpiece featured an orchid.
Each table centerpiece featured an orchid.
Carol Peschel, Bev Fisher and Karen Brittingham
Carol Peschel, Bev Fisher and Karen Brittingham
Becky Pyle shops pieces from SPARCC's Treasure Chest.
Becky Pyle shops pieces from SPARCC's Treasure Chest.
Jennifer Rust, Ashley Guttridge and Melissa Howard
Jennifer Rust, Ashley Guttridge and Melissa Howard
Heather Schafer, Maria Wright and Allison Schaul
Heather Schafer, Maria Wright and Allison Schaul
Jo Snyder, Beverly Marcis, Chris Deeds, Nancy Huber and Linda Wysocki
Jo Snyder, Beverly Marcis, Chris Deeds, Nancy Huber and Linda Wysocki
Linda Wysocki, Susan Zemla and Nancy Huber
Linda Wysocki, Susan Zemla and Nancy Huber
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.
The SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls' fashion show featured vintage 70s looks that are popular now.

 

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