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Fashion in full bloom in Sarasota

The University Park Women's Club presented its fashion show on Feb. 6.


  • By Amelia Hanks
  • | 1:40 p.m. February 6, 2019
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The University Park Women's Club wanted to spring into fashion, even though its still winter.

Its annual fashion show, held on Feb. 6 at Sarasota's Michael's on East showcased spring fashions from Foxy Lady. The women were served lunch and treated to a fashion show and raffle drawing. The UPWC also celebrated giving away $17,500 to Just for Girls, a nonprofit in Bradenton.

 

Judy O'Donnell with Carole Reiss, who is modeling a hat she made in needlepoint.
Judy O'Donnell with Carole Reiss, who is modeling a hat she made in needlepoint.
The members of the committee for the fashion show are Jane Krombeen, Dana Balonis, Jeanie Blazey, Deborah VanBrunt, Evelyn Cooper, Arlene Irons, Nancy Kopnisky and Catherine Strongman.
The members of the committee for the fashion show are Jane Krombeen, Dana Balonis, Jeanie Blazey, Deborah VanBrunt, Evelyn Cooper, Arlene Irons, Nancy Kopnisky and Catherine Strongman.
The centerpieces were handmade by the fashion show committee.
The centerpieces were handmade by the fashion show committee.
Anita Flagg, Polly Curran and Beckie Suverkrup
Anita Flagg, Polly Curran and Beckie Suverkrup
Kay Winsauer and Marjorie Stem
Kay Winsauer and Marjorie Stem
Dottie Factor, Donna Larson and Linda Zuffa
Dottie Factor, Donna Larson and Linda Zuffa
Club member Marlene Phillips models Foxy Lady fashions.
Club member Marlene Phillips models Foxy Lady fashions.
Sandy Williams and Jeanette Burghby
Sandy Williams and Jeanette Burghby
Items donated for the raffle include a Ritz-Carlton package and a shopping party at Foxy Lady.
Items donated for the raffle include a Ritz-Carlton package and a shopping party at Foxy Lady.
Marlene Philips takes her turn as a runway model.
Marlene Philips takes her turn as a runway model.
Joan Lodge, Matha Lodge and Donna Ebeling
Joan Lodge, Matha Lodge and Donna Ebeling
Nancy Kopnisky, Kris Higgerson and Elaine Kulbako
Nancy Kopnisky, Kris Higgerson and Elaine Kulbako
Andrea Anderson takes her turn as a runway model.
Andrea Anderson takes her turn as a runway model.
Lucy Reall shows off a double denim look.
Lucy Reall shows off a double denim look.
Sharon Garden and Ronnie Sachs
Sharon Garden and Ronnie Sachs
Mary Leflar and Jan Doench
Mary Leflar and Jan Doench
Susan Payne commands all the attention as she walks the runway.
Susan Payne commands all the attention as she walks the runway.
Foxy Lady items are up for purchase at the fashion show.
Foxy Lady items are up for purchase at the fashion show.
Elizabeth Graff enjoys her stroll down the runway.
Elizabeth Graff enjoys her stroll down the runway.

 

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