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Paw-pular fashion in Lakewood Ranch

Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch's Diva and Dogs fashion show a hit for guests.


  • By Liz Ramos
  • | 9:30 a.m. May 12, 2021
  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch's Tresa Zumsteg grabbed a glass and toasted her friends for being at the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch's Diva and Dogs fashion show May 5. 

Zumsteg said the fashion show was the first event she and her friends, Lakewood Ranch's Sharyn Nassau, Lea Russell, Teresa Morris and Deb Krupp, have attended since the pandemic began last March. 

"I have tears in my eyes to be out and supporting a good cause," Zumsteg said. 

They attended the fashion show, which was at Lakewood Ranch Country Club, to support the Humane Society as well as their friend, Marlene Gavens, who was modeling clothing from Twist Boutique and SunBug in Venice during the fashion show.

Rosé welcomes guests to the Divas and Dogs fashion show.
Rosé welcomes guests to the Divas and Dogs fashion show.
Lakewood Ranch's Barbara Cogen and Country Club's Leslie Richards are excited to support the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.
Lakewood Ranch's Barbara Cogen and Country Club's Leslie Richards are excited to support the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.
The Divas and Dogs fashion show as a tropical theme. Flamingos were part of every table's centerpiece.
The Divas and Dogs fashion show as a tropical theme. Flamingos were part of every table's centerpiece.
Country Club's Patricia Whinery and Lake Club's Peggy Sapp attend the fashion show to support their friend Donna Brierton, who is one of the models.
Country Club's Patricia Whinery and Lake Club's Peggy Sapp attend the fashion show to support their friend Donna Brierton, who is one of the models.
Lakewood Ranch's Deb Krupp, Tresa Zumsteg, Teresa Morris, Lea Russell and Sharyn Nassau cheers to being at a social event to support a good cause.
Lakewood Ranch's Deb Krupp, Tresa Zumsteg, Teresa Morris, Lea Russell and Sharyn Nassau cheers to being at a social event to support a good cause.
Lakewood Ranch's Lorraine Fox brings her purse with puppies on it to the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch's fashion show.
Lakewood Ranch's Lorraine Fox brings her purse with puppies on it to the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch's fashion show. "It looks like my dog," Fox says about the dogs on her purse. "She tilts her head like that."
Country Club East's Sue Stergio puts a bid down for a golf basket.
Country Club East's Sue Stergio puts a bid down for a golf basket.
Lakewood Ranch's Melissa Howard, Evella Feldhacker and Michele Caba have fun at the Divas and Dogs fashion show.
Lakewood Ranch's Melissa Howard, Evella Feldhacker and Michele Caba have fun at the Divas and Dogs fashion show.
Susan Giroux, the vice president of the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch's board of directors, thanks Dr. Sheri Weinstein, with Sarasota Wellness and Internal Medicine, for being a sponsor of the fashion show.
Susan Giroux, the vice president of the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch's board of directors, thanks Dr. Sheri Weinstein, with Sarasota Wellness and Internal Medicine, for being a sponsor of the fashion show.
Susan Giroux, the vice president of the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch's board of directors, appreciates the sponsorship from William Pena with Animal ER of University Park.
Susan Giroux, the vice president of the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch's board of directors, appreciates the sponsorship from William Pena with Animal ER of University Park.
Susan Giroux, the vice president of the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch's board of directors, is grateful for the sponsorship from Laura Stavola with the Soda/Stavola Group.
Susan Giroux, the vice president of the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch's board of directors, is grateful for the sponsorship from Laura Stavola with the Soda/Stavola Group.
Morgan Tinl with the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch flips a coin while Susan Giroux Susan Giroux, the vice president of the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch's board of directors, waits to see if it's heads or tails.
Morgan Tinl with the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch flips a coin while Susan Giroux Susan Giroux, the vice president of the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch's board of directors, waits to see if it's heads or tails.
Lakewood Ranch's Christine Spelman chooses heads while Sarasota's Tricia Ritthaler chooses tails during the heads and tails game.
Lakewood Ranch's Christine Spelman chooses heads while Sarasota's Tricia Ritthaler chooses tails during the heads and tails game.
Lakewood Ranch's Carol Nash is surprised when she wins $500 in the heads and tails game.
Lakewood Ranch's Carol Nash is surprised when she wins $500 in the heads and tails game.
Lakewood Ranch's Cathy Edragna models an outfit that gives a nod to the colors of the ocean.
Lakewood Ranch's Cathy Edragna models an outfit that gives a nod to the colors of the ocean.
Lakewood Ranch's MaryJo Hansen finishes her first walk through the ballroom modeling clothing from Twist Boutique and SunBug in Venice.
Lakewood Ranch's MaryJo Hansen finishes her first walk through the ballroom modeling clothing from Twist Boutique and SunBug in Venice.
Lakewood Ranch's Jill Wellinger participates in the fashion show as a model.
Lakewood Ranch's Jill Wellinger participates in the fashion show as a model.
Lakewood Ranch's Iolanda Goodfellow shows off a jumpsuit that also comes in navy and black.
Lakewood Ranch's Iolanda Goodfellow shows off a jumpsuit that also comes in navy and black.
Lakewood Ranch's Donna and Dan Brierton finish walking through the ballroom as models to show clothing from Twist Boutique and SunBug in Venice.
Lakewood Ranch's Donna and Dan Brierton finish walking through the ballroom as models to show clothing from Twist Boutique and SunBug in Venice.

 

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