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Junior League of Sarasota hosts its most colorful luncheon of the year

The vibrant Lilly Pulitzer Luncheon & Fashion Show took place on Oct. 16 at Sarasota Yacht Club.


  • By Cliff Roles
  • | 8:01 p.m. October 16, 2017
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Once a year, one of Sarasota’s most well-lit venues gets a little brighter.

Dozens of Junior League of Sarasota members and supporters donned their best — and most colorful — Lilly Pulitzer ensemble and headed to Coon Key Oct. 16 for the Lilly Pulitzer Luncheon & Fashion Show at Sarasota Yacht Club.

Guests bid on silent auction items, checked out the latest Lilly fashions and enjoyed lunch while raising money for the League.

- Niki Kottmann

Chairwomen Ashley Peters and Kelly Baldwin
Chairwomen Ashley Peters and Kelly Baldwin
Kelly Baldwin, President Erin Duggan and Ashley Peters
Kelly Baldwin, President Erin Duggan and Ashley Peters
Melissa Lingo
Melissa Lingo
Committee Lauren Lewicki, Jill French, Kelly Baldwin, Natalie Davis, Ashley Peters and Lisa Budslick
Committee Lauren Lewicki, Jill French, Kelly Baldwin, Natalie Davis, Ashley Peters and Lisa Budslick
Jennifer Kaleta and Amy Smith
Jennifer Kaleta and Amy Smith
Nicole Svec, Megan Svec, Sonia Svec, Emily McLauchlan, Morgan Davis and Natalie Davis
Nicole Svec, Megan Svec, Sonia Svec, Emily McLauchlan, Morgan Davis and Natalie Davis
Victoria Gehrisch and Kelly Day
Victoria Gehrisch and Kelly Day
Lauren-Taylor Nock and Jessica Nock
Lauren-Taylor Nock and Jessica Nock
Shantel Norman walks in the fashion show.
Shantel Norman walks in the fashion show.
Michelle Snyder and Melba Ramirez-Jimenez
Michelle Snyder and Melba Ramirez-Jimenez
Brigid Hewes-Saah and Jessica Hays
Brigid Hewes-Saah and Jessica Hays
Gloria Hudson models in the fashion show.
Gloria Hudson models in the fashion show.
Carrie Doyle and Heather Riley
Carrie Doyle and Heather Riley
Melissa Hembree and her son Jacob
Melissa Hembree and her son Jacob
Britt Riner and Lindsay Gartrell
Britt Riner and Lindsay Gartrell
Vickie Brill and Sydney Gruters
Vickie Brill and Sydney Gruters
Alex Miller and Amy Donato
Alex Miller and Amy Donato
Candice Henry walks in the fashion show.
Candice Henry walks in the fashion show.
Elizabeth Stamoulis, Natalia Levy, Nicole Behar and Erin Christy
Elizabeth Stamoulis, Natalia Levy, Nicole Behar and Erin Christy
Liz Berry and Anneliese Kaplin
Liz Berry and Anneliese Kaplin
Maryl Henry struts the runway.
Maryl Henry struts the runway.

 

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