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Caring Hearts return for First Step of Sarasota luncheon

The luncheon honored Dr. Washington Hill on Sept. 15.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 5:44 p.m. September 15, 2021
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Caring hearts returned to Michael's On East for the annual First Step of Sarasota luncheon on Sept. 15.

More than 140 people attended the luncheon supporting the nonprofit, which provides substance abuse treatments for pregnant and postpartum women and their children. This year's event had a virtual option for people to watch from home.

Attendees sat for lunch and to hear from this year's honoree Dr. Washington Hill, who received the Caring Hearts of the Year award. 

Marlene Hauck, Honoree Dr. Washington Hill and chairwoman Aimee Austin
Marlene Hauck, Honoree Dr. Washington Hill and chairwoman Aimee Austin
KoKo, Eric and Julie Hoonhout
KoKo, Eric and Julie Hoonhout
More than 140 people attended in-person with a smaller portion watching a stream.
More than 140 people attended in-person with a smaller portion watching a stream.
More than 140 people attended in-person with a smaller portion watching a stream.
More than 140 people attended in-person with a smaller portion watching a stream.
Jacqueline House and Christie Michals
Jacqueline House and Christie Michals
More than 140 people attended in-person with a smaller portion watching a stream.
More than 140 people attended in-person with a smaller portion watching a stream.
Dee Dee Williams and Terry Cooper
Dee Dee Williams and Terry Cooper
Nicole Marquez and Alissa King
Nicole Marquez and Alissa King
More than 140 people attended in-person with a smaller portion watching a stream.
More than 140 people attended in-person with a smaller portion watching a stream.
Donna Shea and Brenda Booker
Donna Shea and Brenda Booker
Darla Koontz and Elizabeth Stephen
Darla Koontz and Elizabeth Stephen
Cammie Adams and Suzanne Schuster
Cammie Adams and Suzanne Schuster
Carol and Bob Oram
Carol and Bob Oram
Stewie Bitterman, Marcy Abott, Marji Bitterman and Graci McGillicuddy
Stewie Bitterman, Marcy Abott, Marji Bitterman and Graci McGillicuddy
Fran Nikolich, Marcella Schuyler and Marita Marsh
Fran Nikolich, Marcella Schuyler and Marita Marsh
Kristie Skogland and Laura Carson
Kristie Skogland and Laura Carson

 

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