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Friends of the Sarasota Ballet hosts first luncheon of the year

The top supporters of Sarasota Ballet held their February Showcase Luncheon on Feb. 13.


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 7:32 p.m. February 14, 2017
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Friends of the Sarasota Ballet, an organization of Ballet supporters who act as ambassadors to the Company, gathered at Michael’s On East on Feb. 13 to celebrate the first Showcase Luncheon of the new year.

Attendees enjoyed a gourmet lunch as well as a talk by Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb, who gave attendees a peek at what the Company has in store for audiences in the coming months.

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet President Janice Kunkel, Ann and Pat Kenny and Melliss  Swenson
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet President Janice Kunkel, Ann and Pat Kenny and Melliss Swenson
Ellen Overstreet, Sarasota Ballet Board Chair Hillary Steele and Danielle Brown
Ellen Overstreet, Sarasota Ballet Board Chair Hillary Steele and Danielle Brown
Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb and Nancy Lee
Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb and Nancy Lee
Doug Endicott with Abby and Murray Sherry
Doug Endicott with Abby and Murray Sherry
Barbara Harrison and Barbara Kerwin
Barbara Harrison and Barbara Kerwin
Laurie Fitch, Sheila Vincent and Carolyn Thompson
Laurie Fitch, Sheila Vincent and Carolyn Thompson
Diana Cable and Virginia Tashian
Diana Cable and Virginia Tashian
Becky Miller, Anne Scott and Barbara Staton
Becky Miller, Anne Scott and Barbara Staton
Jean and Peter Huber
Jean and Peter Huber
Susan Valentine and Catherine Olsen
Susan Valentine and Catherine Olsen
Marcia and Sidney Rutberg
Marcia and Sidney Rutberg
Lori Lalin and Eva T. Slane
Lori Lalin and Eva T. Slane
Louise Stevens and Sandy Fink
Louise Stevens and Sandy Fink
Pat Golemme and Lydia Landa
Pat Golemme and Lydia Landa
Lenee Owens and Nancy Boston
Lenee Owens and Nancy Boston
Konrad Owens and Joan Mathews
Konrad Owens and Joan Mathews
Jacqueline D’Alessio, Merril Kaegi and Mercedita O’Connor
Jacqueline D’Alessio, Merril Kaegi and Mercedita O’Connor
Peggy Sweeny and Martha Harrison
Peggy Sweeny and Martha Harrison
Helen and Richard March with Florence Hesler
Helen and Richard March with Florence Hesler
Barbara Dubitsky, Marjorie Floyd and Melliss Swenson
Barbara Dubitsky, Marjorie Floyd and Melliss Swenson

 

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