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Big Brothers Big Sisters brings fashion show to Ritz Carlton

The Live, Laugh, Love Luncheon was held Feb. 26.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 9:33 p.m. February 26, 2022
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast brought its Live, Laugh, Love luncheon back to the Ritz Carlton on Feb. 26.

The annual luncheon and fashion show started with supporters mingling at the Ritz ballroom and picking up handbags, jewelry and clothing from local vendors before settling down for the program. Event chair Kristina Eastmond welcomed the audience before lunch was served. 

Eventually it was time for the Bigs and Littles fashion show that highlighted looks from Tommy Bahama, Aladdin Equipment Co. and more that were worn by mentors and mentees.

Rebecca White, Angela Radigan, Leslie Goodman, event chairwoman Kristina Eastmond
Rebecca White, Angela Radigan, Leslie Goodman, event chairwoman Kristina Eastmond
Don Patterson and president and CEO Joy Mahler
Don Patterson and president and CEO Joy Mahler
Raffie Hamilton and Samantha Hill
Raffie Hamilton and Samantha Hill
Sherry Suggs, Brenda Watty and Samirriah Goodman
Sherry Suggs, Brenda Watty and Samirriah Goodman
Emily Baeza, Debbie Danheisser and Fritz Bowers
Emily Baeza, Debbie Danheisser and Fritz Bowers
Laticia Gary, Sonny Jenkins and Tim Mittens
Laticia Gary, Sonny Jenkins and Tim Mittens
Ryan Heers, Courtney Hojnacki and Elijah Benioni
Ryan Heers, Courtney Hojnacki and Elijah Benioni
Frank and Kimberly Vorias
Frank and Kimberly Vorias
Tanja Hodges and Dorothy Burlakowska
Tanja Hodges and Dorothy Burlakowska
Kathy Stout-LaBauve, Tricia Gebauer, Kristen Lamb, Barbara Ross and Victoria Phillips
Kathy Stout-LaBauve, Tricia Gebauer, Kristen Lamb, Barbara Ross and Victoria Phillips
Melanie Jeffrey, Elena Esposito and Gina Tordella
Melanie Jeffrey, Elena Esposito and Gina Tordella
Emcee Tom McDonald with Elizabeth McDonald
Emcee Tom McDonald with Elizabeth McDonald
Kate O'Connell, Kate Teixeira, Samantha Hill, Raffie Hamilton and Lee-En Chung
Kate O'Connell, Kate Teixeira, Samantha Hill, Raffie Hamilton and Lee-En Chung
A fashion show followed the reception.
A fashion show followed the reception.
Lori Hill and Jennifer Simms
Lori Hill and Jennifer Simms

 

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