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Legacy luncheon brings the Junior League of Sarasota together

The 16th annual luncheon was held Feb. 26 at Michael's On East.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 12:57 p.m. February 26, 2018
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The 16th annual sustainers Legacy Luncheon was held Feb. 26 at Michael's On East.

After the cocktail hour, guests gathered in the ballroom for a lunch and presentation by Judy Woodruff. Woodruff is the anchor and managing editor of the PBS NewsHour. 

An arrangement of wildflowers decorated the tables.
An arrangement of wildflowers decorated the tables.
The guest speaker for the luncheon was Judy Woodruff.
The guest speaker for the luncheon was Judy Woodruff.
Denise West, Peggy Fainelli and MaryLou Geghan
Denise West, Peggy Fainelli and MaryLou Geghan
Mimi Goodwill and Wendy Hopkins
Mimi Goodwill and Wendy Hopkins
Beth Bush and Nathalie Mould
Beth Bush and Nathalie Mould
Temple St. Clair and Mary Lou Thomas
Temple St. Clair and Mary Lou Thomas
Chairwoman Donna Mateer and Graci McGillicuddy
Chairwoman Donna Mateer and Graci McGillicuddy
President Erin Duggan, Guest Speaker Judy Woodruff, Chairwoman Donna Mateer and Fran Nitschke
President Erin Duggan, Guest Speaker Judy Woodruff, Chairwoman Donna Mateer and Fran Nitschke
Larry Winegar with Anita and Sidney Holec
Larry Winegar with Anita and Sidney Holec
Betsy Howard and Debbie Shapiro
Betsy Howard and Debbie Shapiro
Gail Greco and Rosemary Pauli
Gail Greco and Rosemary Pauli
Karen Shearer and Nancy Siebecker
Karen Shearer and Nancy Siebecker
Lamar Barr and Martha Rogers
Lamar Barr and Martha Rogers
Lee Wright, Mardi Shepard, Nancy Racine and Bev Parker
Lee Wright, Mardi Shepard, Nancy Racine and Bev Parker
Lavonne Shedivy and Margie Kraker
Lavonne Shedivy and Margie Kraker
C.J. Bannister and Ashley Light
C.J. Bannister and Ashley Light
Linda Bruemmer, Marjie Skalet, Faith Perkins and Kim Reeves
Linda Bruemmer, Marjie Skalet, Faith Perkins and Kim Reeves
Anne Paterson and Peggy Lowndes
Anne Paterson and Peggy Lowndes
Silent auction items catered to women's wants, including this succulent planter.
Silent auction items catered to women's wants, including this succulent planter.
Brinda Pola, Marilyn Kessler and Marueen Carnevale
Brinda Pola, Marilyn Kessler and Marueen Carnevale
Jessica Hays, Britt Riner, Sarah Lodge and Brigid Saah
Jessica Hays, Britt Riner, Sarah Lodge and Brigid Saah
Georgia Anderson, June Morgan and Chris Andrews
Georgia Anderson, June Morgan and Chris Andrews

 

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