SPARCC showcases the best of Sarasota at annual runway show
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Observer Staff
| 9:45 a.m. March 25, 2024
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From tennis outfits to circus-themed attire, the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center brought all sides of Sarasota to life during its annual luncheon and fashion show, themed “Seasons of Sarasota.”
On March 22, more than 650 guests packed the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota ballroom to cheer on the looks — curated from SPARCC’s Treasure Chest secondhand boutique — but not before enjoying the morning shopping Treasure Chest items in the foyer before lunch.
During the event, chaired by Vicki Smith and Darci Jacob, ladies danced in their seats, cheered on the models and donated big to help SPARCC achieve its mission of helping survivors of domestic and sexual violence in the community.
Jessica Hays, MaryEllen Mancini and Vickie Smith
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SPARCC VP Bonnie VanOverbeke, and First VP Melissa Silva
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Sherry Gluchov and Sandy Fulkerson
Deborah Bevis gets a hand with her sash from Kathy Finnerty and Layla Rose
Erin Sleezer from Fantasy Flair gives Margo Bischof 'fairy hair' while Sydney Wolf snaps some photos
SPARCC President and CEO Jessica Hays and Glory Slupe admiring a Yvonne LaFleur Cape and Laundry by Shellli Segal dress that are for sale.
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SPARCC held its annual fashion show at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on March 22 with about 650 guests in attendance.
Photo by Janet Combs
Volunteers Laurie Etter, Marilyn Highland, and Mindy Skura with some pieces that are for sale at the SPARCC fashion show.
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Suzette Terpstra is volunteering at the pocketbook/clutch table at the SPARCC fashion show.
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SPARCC Treasure Chest manager Linda Thull, and Judy Wolff
Angie Vaughan, Jen Reichart, Molly Bollore, and Marie Sparks shop with enthusiasm.
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Co-chairs Vickie Smith and Darci Jacob
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This marks the 15th year at the SPARCC Fashion Show for Sylvia Norris, who sips champagne and shops with her mom, Patricia.
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All the way from Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, is Diana Phelps who is excited to attend her first SPARCC Fashion Runway with her sister, SPARCC President and CEO Jessica Hays.
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SPARCC board member JoAnn Heisen
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This is the 12th SPARCC Fashion Show for Linda Bush, who is looking forward to shopping from the SPARCC Treasure Chest.
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Kathy Myer, Shirley Brown, Suzanne Fields and Diana Sells
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Laura Leeming, Karin Leereveld and Sharyl Smith
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Cha-Cha Sunshine stops at the step and repeat for a quick photo.
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Carol Johnson and Nancy Creighton
Faith Adesanya, June Adesanya and Rita Thibault
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The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota hosted the SPARCC Runway Fashion Show on March 22.
Photo by Janet Combs
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota hosted the SPARCC Runway Fashion Show on March 22.
Photo by Janet Combs
Actress Courtney Marie Shrem lends her talents to the SPARCC Runway Fashion Show.
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Actress Courtney Marie Shrem lends her talents to the SPARCC Runway Fashion Show.
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Faith Adesanya walks the SPARCC Runway show.
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Faith Adesanya walks the SPARCC Runway show.
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Faith Adesanya walks the SPARCC Runway show.
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Victoria Jacobson walks the walk during the SPARCC runway fashion show.
