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Art of Food serves up Halloween spirit

The Junior League of Sarasota hosts masquerade bash at Selby Public Library.


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 12:43 a.m. October 23, 2016
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The Junior League of Sarasota’s third annual Art of Food fundraiser was held on Saturday, Oct. 22 at Selby Public Library. Guests dined on artful small bites, desserts and cocktails from more than 20 local restaurants and enjoyed a variety of entertainment, from live art to live music.

This year’s event was masquerade themed, so guests wore their most elegant masks in hopes of winning the best mask contest.

Chairwoman Cindy Urbano, President Britt Riner and Chairwoman Vanessa Russo
Chairwoman Cindy Urbano, President Britt Riner and Chairwoman Vanessa Russo
Guests were wowed by the impressive stillness of several live mannequins.
Guests were wowed by the impressive stillness of several live mannequins.
Amanda Payne and Kristin Doyle
Amanda Payne and Kristin Doyle
Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi Grill employees serve sushi balls made tempura style.
Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi Grill employees serve sushi balls made tempura style.
Adam and Jamie Still
Adam and Jamie Still
Erica Hurt does a live painting using Sharelle Romero as a canvas.
Erica Hurt does a live painting using Sharelle Romero as a canvas.
Edit Szegedi poses with one of the live mannequins.
Edit Szegedi poses with one of the live mannequins.
Mario and Carey Palmer
Mario and Carey Palmer
Ben and Raeanna Kalkert
Ben and Raeanna Kalkert
Len Slazinski shows off his Superman outfit
Len Slazinski shows off his Superman outfit
Edwin Velasco, Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi Grill General Manager Jeffrey Karasawa and Owner Sam Ray
Edwin Velasco, Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi Grill General Manager Jeffrey Karasawa and Owner Sam Ray
Louie’s Modern employees serve goat cheese cheesecake bites.
Louie’s Modern employees serve goat cheese cheesecake bites.
Becca Juntunen and Ashley Light
Becca Juntunen and Ashley Light
Entertainment was provided by “Isabel and Edel” on the Spanish guitar.
Entertainment was provided by “Isabel and Edel” on the Spanish guitar.
Antonio Urbano and Isaias Godoy represent Oh Mama Mia!
Antonio Urbano and Isaias Godoy represent Oh Mama Mia!
Courtney Church, Liz Stamoulis, Erin Christy, Margaret Good and Hyatt Helmuth
Courtney Church, Liz Stamoulis, Erin Christy, Margaret Good and Hyatt Helmuth
Patra Jordan, David Slomak and Jane Dokko
Patra Jordan, David Slomak and Jane Dokko
Lela and Bo Haas
Lela and Bo Haas
Grier Ferguson, Ashley Cafiero, Anna Wellman and Hilary Koppenhaver
Grier Ferguson, Ashley Cafiero, Anna Wellman and Hilary Koppenhaver
Karen DeFelice and Michaela Ristaino
Karen DeFelice and Michaela Ristaino
Sean and Leigh Daley with Brady Polk and Laura Hawken
Sean and Leigh Daley with Brady Polk and Laura Hawken
Scott and Crista Lukoski
Scott and Crista Lukoski
Drew and Liza Shepherd, Paula Coburn and Leslie Purple
Drew and Liza Shepherd, Paula Coburn and Leslie Purple
Janice Baker and Earlene Williams
Janice Baker and Earlene Williams
Matt Thomas and Katherine Walstrom
Matt Thomas and Katherine Walstrom
Erin and Patrick Duggan
Erin and Patrick Duggan
Niles Tarantik, executive chef and owner of Duval’s, with server Mackenzie Buechner
Niles Tarantik, executive chef and owner of Duval’s, with server Mackenzie Buechner

 

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