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Girls Inc encourage growth at annual luncheon

The 32nd Annual Celebration Luncheon was held May 3.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 11:02 p.m. May 6, 2022
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Girls Inc. made a lively return to the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium during its 32nd Annual Celebration luncheon on May 3.

This year's "Growing The Girl" theme brought supporters wearing their most vibrant and elegant floral patterns to the annual luncheon to celebrate this year's honorees. The audience shopped at the Dream Harbor market and then sat for the program, which featured songs from Girls Inc. choir members.

Co-chairwomen Mary Pat Radford and Tammy Karp welcomed the audience and thanked them for supporting the nonprofit's programs encouraging growth for girls in the community. Dr. Laura Kingsley, Aaliyah Mitchell-Davis, Dr. Heidi Anderson and her daughter Avery Brannan and Zuleima Martinez were some of this year's honorees.

Krystel Beall and Holly Skowronaki
Krystel Beall and Holly Skowronaki
Beth Bobb, Jamie Becker, Amanda Morris and Allison O'Donoghue
Beth Bobb, Jamie Becker, Amanda Morris and Allison O'Donoghue
President and CEO Angie Stringer with Claudia Cardillo and Lisa Binkley
President and CEO Angie Stringer with Claudia Cardillo and Lisa Binkley
Honorees Laura Kingsley and Heidi Anderson
Honorees Laura Kingsley and Heidi Anderson
Chris and Johnna Gustafsson with Pernilla and Emma Mast
Chris and Johnna Gustafsson with Pernilla and Emma Mast
Rachel Silverman, Stacy Hanan and Elisa Cohen
Rachel Silverman, Stacy Hanan and Elisa Cohen
Cynthia Sweeney and Kristin Knous
Cynthia Sweeney and Kristin Knous
Jody Beresford, Maria Mandler and June Adesanya
Jody Beresford, Maria Mandler and June Adesanya
Kristen Hogentogler, Amy Ivan and Rachel Barker
Kristen Hogentogler, Amy Ivan and Rachel Barker
Terri Klauber and Michele Schlossberg
Terri Klauber and Michele Schlossberg
Knickole Barger, Tamara Williams and board chair LaShawn Frost
Knickole Barger, Tamara Williams and board chair LaShawn Frost
Lauren Wohlwend, Nikki Taylor and Beth Green
Lauren Wohlwend, Nikki Taylor and Beth Green
Ashley Salmons and Christina Unkel
Ashley Salmons and Christina Unkel
McLain Miller, Kay Mathers and Margaret Goode
McLain Miller, Kay Mathers and Margaret Goode
Katy Barclay, Judy Love and Gail Lisi
Katy Barclay, Judy Love and Gail Lisi
Hermione Gilpin, Jennifer Compton and Alicia Lewis
Hermione Gilpin, Jennifer Compton and Alicia Lewis
Co-chairwoman Mary Pat Radford and president and CEO Angie Stringer
Co-chairwoman Mary Pat Radford and president and CEO Angie Stringer
Heather Kasten, Jennifer Compton and Alicia Lewis
Heather Kasten, Jennifer Compton and Alicia Lewis
Nancy Cason and Dawnyelle Singleton
Nancy Cason and Dawnyelle Singleton
The event had a
The event had a "Growing the Girl" theme.
The program started with singing from the Girls Inc. choir.
The program started with singing from the Girls Inc. choir.
The program started with singing from the Girls Inc. choir.
The program started with singing from the Girls Inc. choir.
Co-chairwomen Tammy Karp and Mary Pat Radford welcomed the audience.
Co-chairwomen Tammy Karp and Mary Pat Radford welcomed the audience.

 

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