East County residents went ga-ga for the largest baby shower in Manatee County Feb. 23.
The “Baby Love” baby shower and fashion show, hosted by The Food Bank of Manatee at the Polo Grill and Bar’s Fete Ballroom, featured a silent auction, baby shower games, a lunch of a Waldorf kale salad with chicken and a chocolate tart, and a fashion show featuring designs by Charley’s Boutique and LuLaRoe.
More than 100 people attended the event.
Cascades resident Carline Zumbano tries on jewelry featured by Sharon Steward, of First Impressions Image Consulting, in East County.
Rye Wilderness resident Lisa Hayes enters for silent auction items before modeling in the fashion show.
Food Bank board member Terry Gubbins assists Food Bank Director Cindy Sloan and volunteer Mary Meyer with raffle ticket sales.
Harriett Smith eats an early lunch with her granddaughter, Campbell Pope, 6, a model who attends Gene Witt Elementary.
River Club' s Diane Gallagher attends with Chris Donatella, of Venice, and fellow River Club resident Margaret McCulla.
Julianne Niebour came with her grandmother Mary Costa and mother Judi Bjork, all East County residents.
East County' s Lisa Kirkland was eager to see her daughter, Connor, model in the fashion show.
Meals on Wheels PLUS employees Connie Anglin and Cassandra Brice register guests.
Terry Wells, of Parrish, almost wins a baby shower gift at her table.
Lily Hayes models LuLaRoe fashions for the crowed.
Kathy Martella models LuLaRoe fashions for the crowed.
Meals on Wheels PLUS Marketing and Communications Manager Stephanie Grepling models a dress by LuLaRoe.
