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Sarasota has healthy starts, heathy hearts

An Evening for a Healthy Start celebrates 10 years.


  • By Amelia Hanks
  • | 9:47 p.m. January 31, 2019
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An Evening for a Healthy Start got off too a, well, great start.

The evening, with the attendees numbering over 200 people, offered up food from around Sarasota. Maggie Davenport made live art on glass panes for people walking past in the Sarasota Architectural Salvage on Jan. 31. An Evening for a Healthy Start celebrated its 10th anniversary this year.

Brenda Watty provided live entertainment and Heather Kirkendall spun hoops for the crowds. 

Estrelita Thompson, Shelley Rence and Mary McNeal
Estrelita Thompson, Shelley Rence and Mary McNeal
Renee Young and Boyd Parris
Renee Young and Boyd Parris
Kelley Calloway, Melanie Ferris, Wayne Ferris and Scott Olesen
Kelley Calloway, Melanie Ferris, Wayne Ferris and Scott Olesen
A Cabot variety of cheeses are offered as part of the spread.
A Cabot variety of cheeses are offered as part of the spread.
Maggie Davenport paints live art for An Evening for a Healthy Start.
Maggie Davenport paints live art for An Evening for a Healthy Start.
Kim Cressell, Megen Macdonald and Lilah Davenport
Kim Cressell, Megen Macdonald and Lilah Davenport
Tara Gree and Danielle Stevens
Tara Gree and Danielle Stevens
Kameron Hodgens, Gail Welch and Marlene Hauck
Kameron Hodgens, Gail Welch and Marlene Hauck
Amy Pintus and Laura Serbin
Amy Pintus and Laura Serbin
Silent auction and raffle items included this Weight Watchers basket.
Silent auction and raffle items included this Weight Watchers basket.
Colleen Autman and Ivy Autman
Colleen Autman and Ivy Autman
Suzy Kalin and Roger Landry
Suzy Kalin and Roger Landry
Mattison's Grille served up some pasta for event-goers.
Mattison's Grille served up some pasta for event-goers.
Brenda Watty provides live entertainment.
Brenda Watty provides live entertainment.
Dr. Karin Stanton, Jarod Alberino, Dr. Kyle Garner and Kristin Garner
Dr. Karin Stanton, Jarod Alberino, Dr. Kyle Garner and Kristin Garner
Dan Shaffer and Pier Ignozzi-Shaffer
Dan Shaffer and Pier Ignozzi-Shaffer
Noreen Bernard, Dr. Lisa Bernard and Dr. Carola Fleener
Noreen Bernard, Dr. Lisa Bernard and Dr. Carola Fleener
Morgan Whittemore and Event Chair Stefany Holmes
Morgan Whittemore and Event Chair Stefany Holmes
Mama G's German Bakery and Coffeehouse offered pastries for food fanatics.
Mama G's German Bakery and Coffeehouse offered pastries for food fanatics.
Heather Kirkendall spins fire on a hula hoop.
Heather Kirkendall spins fire on a hula hoop.

 

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