Junior League of Sarasota Sustainers invite Marie Benedict to legacy luncheon
The 18th annual luncheon was held Feb. 12 at Michael's On East
By
Harry Sayer
| 12:30 p.m. February 12, 2020
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Bestselling author Marie Benedict was the woman of the hour during the Junior League of Sarasota's 18th annual Legacy Luncheon on Feb. 12.
The event, held as usual at Michael's On East, brings together Junior League members for a lively lunch and presentation from a guest speaker. Benedict has written four books about the lives of influential women across history, "Lady Clementine", "The Only Woman in The Room", "Carnegie's Maid" and "The Other Einstein". Copies were available for purchase outside the MOE ballroom.
Chairwoman Brinda Pola and speaker Marie Benedict
Nancy Racine, Bevie Parker and Laurie Colombo
Benedict's latest book "Lady Clementine" was available for purchase.
Sarah Wertheimer, Anneliese Sandstrom, Lisa Budslick and Kathy Yu
The luncheon had more than 300 members in attendance
Sandy Pringle and Tody Pillsbury
Laurie Colombo and Jane Kolling
Melba Jimenez, Mary Lou Geghan and Peggy Fainelli
Elizabeth Branch, Sandy Pringle, Bonnie Femec and Amy Zumwalt
Nancy Bailey, Trish Fitzgerald and Myrna Welch
Carol Williams, Jan Young, Georgia Anderson and Ollie Johnson
Anne Toale and Mechele Leonard
Mary Brinkmeyer, Coleen Kordas and Fran Stanwood
Melody Mora, Belinda Coffrin and Tish Fitzgerald
Sharon Rolle, Kim Cornetet, Eleanor Rose and Mary-Lou Molton
Patty Bettle, Sue Renfrew and Myrna Welch
Kim Wheeler, Laura Spencer and Tracy Seider
Kimberly Duplissey, Melissa Hembree, Sarah Lodge and Angie Cress
Tiffany Caldwell and Jessica Hays
Philip Tavill and Jessica Rogers
Lauren Henry and Jessica Feather
Jess Walker, Renee Ryckman and Jodi Caldarea
Chairwoman Brinda Pola started the luncheon's program.
