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Flower Talk luncheon hosts budding conversation

The annual Flower Talk: “Beyond Beleaf” event was hosted by Founders Garden Club of Sarasota on Nov. 7 at Michael’s On East.


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 3:44 p.m. November 7, 2017
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The atrium was even more colorful than usual on Nov. 7 at Michael’s On East.

Floral prints abounded at the annual Flower Talk luncheon, hosted by Founders Garden Club of Sarasota. The event began with champagne and shopping in the atrium before adjourning to the ballroom for a talk by floral designer Bruno Duarte.

Chairwoman Mimi Hernandez, Speaker Bruno Duarte and Founders Garden Club of Sarasota President Gina Gregoria
Chairwoman Mimi Hernandez, Speaker Bruno Duarte and Founders Garden Club of Sarasota President Gina Gregoria
Floral centerpieces adorned every table at the luncheon.
Floral centerpieces adorned every table at the luncheon.
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Rebecca Nidiffer and Karen Griffith
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Terri Baker and Susan Maier
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