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Tara women spring into fashion

A fashion show at Tara Golf and Country Club showcased designs from Hearts Desire Boutique.


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 1:13 p.m. March 7, 2016
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Ladies in the Tara community stepped into spring March 7 with a special accessory fashion show event at the Tara Golf and Country Club.

More than 150 women chatted with friends enjoyed lunch before seeing designs provided by Hearts Desire Boutique, a Siesta Key-based traveling boutique. 

 

Marilyn Rheingold and Judy Harris are all smiles.
Marilyn Rheingold and Judy Harris are all smiles.
Pat Babcock and Kristine Erickson sell raffle tickets.
Pat Babcock and Kristine Erickson sell raffle tickets.
Kaye Kuzell, event chairwoman, stands with Susie Wolff.
Kaye Kuzell, event chairwoman, stands with Susie Wolff.
Cheryl Hogg-Chapman, Maria Todd and Barbara George sit together.
Cheryl Hogg-Chapman, Maria Todd and Barbara George sit together.
Elaine Drewniak and Marie Ondos are eager for the show to start.
Elaine Drewniak and Marie Ondos are eager for the show to start.
Gloria Mazz and Marge Placio make sure to buy raffle tickets.
Gloria Mazz and Marge Placio make sure to buy raffle tickets.
Jane O'Tain sells raffle tickets.
Jane O'Tain sells raffle tickets.
Donna Parsh, Kristina Senechal and Laura Dandie dress the part.
Donna Parsh, Kristina Senechal and Laura Dandie dress the part.
Linda Bengtfon makes sure to say
Linda Bengtfon makes sure to say "hello" to Diane French.
Donna Breeden, Kathy Eubanks and Barbara White direct guests to their tables.
Donna Breeden, Kathy Eubanks and Barbara White direct guests to their tables.
Nancy Nagy sells raffle tickets to guests.
Nancy Nagy sells raffle tickets to guests.
Helen Scathis attends to support the club's activities.
Helen Scathis attends to support the club's activities.
Clockwise from front, left: Dolores Hepak, Mickey Wineinger, Peg Barry and Linda Lencke.
Clockwise from front, left: Dolores Hepak, Mickey Wineinger, Peg Barry and Linda Lencke.
Fashion show models are: Carole Suess, Jan Hollmeyer, Patty Lakner, Ann Mitchell, Bonnie Bohardt, Joanne Franken, Norma Mayer and Debbie Strimel.
Fashion show models are: Carole Suess, Jan Hollmeyer, Patty Lakner, Ann Mitchell, Bonnie Bohardt, Joanne Franken, Norma Mayer and Debbie Strimel.
Hearts Desire Boutique owner Vicki Rollo provides fashions for the show, as well as merchandise for purchase.
Hearts Desire Boutique owner Vicki Rollo provides fashions for the show, as well as merchandise for purchase.
Ginnie Stevens hunts for some unique clothing items before the show.
Ginnie Stevens hunts for some unique clothing items before the show.
More than 150 women registered to attend the accessory fashion show.
More than 150 women registered to attend the accessory fashion show.

 

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