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Girls Inc. Sarasota kicks off fall season

Totally Tailgate was hosted Sept. 22 at Michael's On East.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 10:23 p.m. September 22, 2018
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Girls Inc. Sarasota kicked season off the tee with its Totally Tailgate evening Sept. 22 at Michael's On East. 

The first day of fall, football games and food aplenty filled the night. Guests were able to participate in cornhole tournament, beer pong games and dancing to live band Version 3.0.

It was also the first event held at Michael's On East since they did renovations to the ballroom over the summer. 

Co-Chairwomen Mary Pat Radford and Heidi Anderson, CEO Angie Stringer and Co-Chairwomen Shana Zamikoff and Stephanie Kempton
Co-Chairwomen Mary Pat Radford and Heidi Anderson, CEO Angie Stringer and Co-Chairwomen Shana Zamikoff and Stephanie Kempton
Stephanie Fraim, Dawnyelle Singleton and Lissa Murphy
Stephanie Fraim, Dawnyelle Singleton and Lissa Murphy
Mario and Amie Oliva
Mario and Amie Oliva
Totally Tailgate is the first event in the season for Girls Inc.
Totally Tailgate is the first event in the season for Girls Inc.
Anthony Baldo plays in the cornhole tournament.
Anthony Baldo plays in the cornhole tournament.
Version 3.0 entertained guests throughout the night.
Version 3.0 entertained guests throughout the night.
Eric Bobb shoots for the last cup in his beer pong game.
Eric Bobb shoots for the last cup in his beer pong game.
Renee Phinney and 
Clara Reynardus de Villanueva
Renee Phinney and Clara Reynardus de Villanueva
Many auction items were on display for silent bidding.
Many auction items were on display for silent bidding.
Football signs named each of the food dishes.
Football signs named each of the food dishes.
Jessica Wilson and Barry Ripley
Jessica Wilson and Barry Ripley
Kara Martin, Amber Lynch, Mandy Latta and Beth Bobb
Kara Martin, Amber Lynch, Mandy Latta and Beth Bobb
Folding chairs sat in front of a large screen TV for eventgoers to watch the Florida vs. Tennessee football game.
Folding chairs sat in front of a large screen TV for eventgoers to watch the Florida vs. Tennessee football game.
The centerpieces were made out of footballs and flowers.
The centerpieces were made out of footballs and flowers.
Themed Tervis tumblers were on sale for $20.
Themed Tervis tumblers were on sale for $20.
Matthew Latta and Aaron Martin
Matthew Latta and Aaron Martin
Amanda Morris, Retta Wagner and Co-Chairwoman Stephanie Kempton
Amanda Morris, Retta Wagner and Co-Chairwoman Stephanie Kempton
Co-Chairwomen Mary Pat Radford, Heidi Anderson, Shana Zamikoff and Stephanie Kempton
Co-Chairwomen Mary Pat Radford, Heidi Anderson, Shana Zamikoff and Stephanie Kempton
Co-Chairwomen Mary Pat Radford and Heidi Anderson, CEO Angie Stringer and Co-Chairwomen Shana Zamikoff and Stephanie Kempton pose for a photo.
Co-Chairwomen Mary Pat Radford and Heidi Anderson, CEO Angie Stringer and Co-Chairwomen Shana Zamikoff and Stephanie Kempton pose for a photo.
Autumn McConnell and Yamen Elsaid play jumbo sized Jenga.
Autumn McConnell and Yamen Elsaid play jumbo sized Jenga.
Ryan and Randi Donahue and Anthony Oliva
Ryan and Randi Donahue and Anthony Oliva
Lynn Jones and Claurdia Cardillo
Lynn Jones and Claurdia Cardillo
Football themed props were available to use for the photo booth.
Football themed props were available to use for the photo booth.
Dawnyelle Singleton, Nancy Cason, Monica Barth, Meghan Hansen, Co-Chairwoman Shana Zamikoff and Lydia Chapdelain
Dawnyelle Singleton, Nancy Cason, Monica Barth, Meghan Hansen, Co-Chairwoman Shana Zamikoff and Lydia Chapdelain

 

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