The Welcome Back social meeting was hosted Aug. 21 at the Art Ovation Hotel.
By
Kayleigh Omang
| 8:50 p.m. August 21, 2018
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Season is nearing, which means welcome back parties.
Junior League of Sarasota kicked off its season with a welcome back social/meeting Aug. 21 at the Art Ovation Hotel. Returning and new members came to the social to welcome each other back for a new JLS season and meet the new members. In total, there were 53 new members this year, and the wait list is growing.
New members were indicated with a star on their name tags.
Charli Nimz, Kelly Fernandez, JLS President Amy Sankes and Michelle McSwain
Lisa Budslick, Aimee Sicora, Ali Miller, JLS President Amy Sankes, Shannon Baker, Edris Talledo, Julia Jacob Barreda, Kristen Arbuckle and Jenn Hyatt
Junior League of Sarasota is releasing its fourth cookbook on Oct. 25.
Ashley Light, Joanna Strader and Chrissie Davis
Corey Talbot, Pia Chocklett and Kim Stabler
Angela Wentz and Lauren Bates
Nicole Shinall, Keli Pufani and Cheryl Butry
Kelly Baldwin, Ashley Peters and Stephanie Strayer
Alexandra Harb and Nicole Peterson
JLS sold items such as tumblers, hats and bracelets.
The members were gearing up for the annual JLS Lilly Pulitzer Luncheon + Fashion Show on Oct. 12.
Kathy Yu, Shannon Fureman and Amanda Hodo
The Art Ovation served light bites for guests.
A few varieties of desserts were offered, including strawberry shortcakes.
Guests enjoyed drinks and desserts while they socialized.
DeDe Snider and Kendra Gemma
Whitney Carney, Alexis Etter and Aimee Sicora
Anne Marie Timm and Britt Elwell
Emily Tolge, Shelby Marsh, Ariane Beauchamp, Emily Neinke and Veronica Clinton
Michaela Ristaino, Melissa Perrin and Kristen Theisen
Charli Nimz and Heather Ferringno
Lauren Bates, Jennet Espinosa and Teal Strammer
Kaitlyn Reid, Laura Mayhew-Purcell and Ashley Giasone
