Lakewood Ranch's Christy Carey, Angie Graham, Judy Heuerman and Valerie Esposito go all out for the Gatsby theme. "You have to do the fringe," Carey says.
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Lakewood Ranch's Christy Carey went all out for her Gatsby-themed outfit.
She had on a red flapper dress, patterned tights and a feather headband.
"You have to do the fringe," Carey said with a laugh.
She wasn't alone.
Almost every one of the more than 300 guests dressed in 1920s fashion for Sisterhood for Good's Gatsby Speakeasy Soirée on Feb. 17 at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota.
"It's great to see everybody looking all fun and glittery," said Lakewood Ranch's Maria MacDonald. "Everybody is dressed for the occasion."
The Gatsby Speakeasy Soirée benefited Sisterhood for Good's grants program, which provides money to nonprofits throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties. Early estimates were the special event raised more than $70,000.
Lakewood Ranch's Rosemary and John Gurski were thrilled to attend the sold-out soirée. Rosemary Gurski said she was impressed by the event and wanted to learn more about the nonprofit.
Sarasota's Glo Reber, River Strand's Morgan Roberts, Karen Burness, who is visiting from Connecticut, and Lakewood Ranch's Maria MacDonald go all out for the 1920s Gatsby theme.
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Lakewood Ranch's Angela Massaro-Fain and Sarasota's Bob Hite are transported back to the 1920s.
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Sarasota's Bob Hite and Lakewood Ranch's Julie Benjamin can't wait to let loose at the Gatsby event.
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Sisterhood for Good founder Angela Massaro-Fain visits with Lakewood Ranch's Mike and Kathy Fraley. "It's fun to dress up," says Kathy Fraley, who is a Sisterhood for Good member.
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Lakewood Ranch's Rosemary and John Gurski are excited to attend their first Sisterhood for Good event. Rosemary Gurski says they spend December through May in Lakewood Ranch, and they are trying to learn more about the area.
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Sarasota's Robin Scarsone and Kathy Collums have fun at Sisterhood for Good's Gatsby Speakeasy Soirée.
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The Drew Trapani Quartet provides live music during cocktail hour.
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Lakewood Ranch's Brian Berceau and Kym Porter have a wonderful time with friends while supporting Sisterhood for Good.
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Port Charlotte's Christine Carey says she's honored to be at Sisterhood for Good's Gatsby Speakeasy Soirée. Carey, who is the director of the nonprofit Valerie's House, hopes the nonprofit can receive one of Sisterhood for Good's grants.
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Lakewood Ranch's Christy Carey, Angie Graham, Judy Heuerman and Valerie Esposito go all out for the Gatsby theme. "You have to do the fringe," Carey says.
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Lakewood Ranch's Matt and Lori Augustyniak are excited to dress for the Gatsby theme while supporting Sisterhood for Good. "I'm looking forward to the bourbon and cigars," Lori Augustyniak says with a laugh.
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Lakewood Ranch's Brett and Amanda Hens love dressing up for the Gatsby theme. "I'm looking forward to the auctions, food, mingling and dancing," Amanda Hens says.
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Dozens of items are available in the silent auction.
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Sisterhood for Good's Amy Gorman welcomes guests to the Gatsby Speakeasy Soirée.
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Allison Imre dressed the part to support the fundraiser.
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Sisterhood for Good's Amy Gorman and Lorri Kidder show off their Gatsby garb.
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Chuck and Kathy Collums shows off their dance moves during the fundraiser.
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Singer Jonathan Cortez wows the crowd at the Gatsby event.
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Sisterhood for Good's Amy Gorman and Angela Massaro-Fain share a moment during the Gatsby event.
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Lakewood Ranch's John Fain shows off the pup up for auction.
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Lakewood Ranch's Peggy Kronus gets ready to address the crowd at the Sisterhood for Good's fundraiser.
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Alison Chafin, Karen Medford and Janet Blanchard dressed up for the Gatsby event to support local nonprofits.
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Christine Merkent of Minimagic Yorkie shows off the pup that is auctioned at the Gatsby event.
Managing Editor Liz Ramos previously covered education and community for the East County Observer. Before moving to Florida, Liz was an education reporter for the Lynchburg News & Advance in Virginia for two years after graduating from the Missouri School of Journalism.
