‘Bigs’ and ‘Littles’ gather to Live, Laugh and Love
By
Observer Staff
| 11:30 a.m. February 13, 2024
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To celebrate the special bond between “Bigs” (mentors) and their “Littles” (kids), Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast hosted its annual Live, Laugh, Love luncheon and fashion show Feb. 10 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
In addition to a lunch held in the colorfully decked out ballroom, attendees enjoyed a fashion show featuring Bigs and Littles modeling the latest styles. Set to sounds by DJ Jonathan Cortez, the show was a hit for all — no matter the age.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast creates and supports one-to-one mentor relationships between adults and kids to help all youth achieve their full potential.
William Gregory and Steve Dodge
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Kaley Pompey and Olga Ovchiyan
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Beth Wexler and Barbara Peters
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Katie Emmons, Joanna Ginder, Kathleen Hasselman and Christy Comito
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Joe Dietz and Trevor Hiel
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VP of Marketing Gina Taylor, Events Director Jennifer Simms and President and CEO Joy Mahler
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David Kramer and Teresa Taft
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Kara Grangaard, Heather Beckstead, Wendy Derbak and Lynn Field
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Karter Abruzzeso, Mary Beth Cantell and Kiersten Abruzzeso
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Zoe Bourgoing and Courtney Barringer
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Zia Carroll and Lisa Mayer
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The ballroom sported bright colors for the luncheon.
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The luncheon inspired attendees to live, laugh and love.
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Virginia Harshman and Christina Fraser
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Scooter Maloney and Branden Martin
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Joan Engelbach and Sheila Gleason
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Will Cromie, Alex Moragne and Elizbeth Topp
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Richard and Michael Scire
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Don Patterson and Ariane Dart
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Souad Dreyfus and David Hughes
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Jen Hemmerdinger and Harmony Edmond
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Tim Mitten and Merly Soliano
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Tarah Austin, Heather Chase, Barbara Peters and Lisa Jayne Warren-Wallace
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Ryan and Karly Christine, Trish Dunn, Kendra Simpkins and Jason Walsh
