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The Sisterhood Project USA hosts inaugural Pearls & Prosecco Gala


  • By Janet Combs
  • | 11:52 a.m. October 12, 2025
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What: Pearls & Prosecco 

Benefiting: The Sisterhood Project USA

When: Oct. 10

Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota


The Sisterhood Project USA board members include Kristen Heide, Melissa Mangiapanella, Josh Boorum and Kara Micucci.
The Sisterhood Project USA board members include Kristen Heide, Melissa Mangiapanella, Josh Boorum and Kara Micucci.
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A toast between Michelle Lagrutta, mom Denise and cousin Vinny Micucci
A toast between Michelle Lagrutta, mom Denise and cousin Vinny Micucci
Photo by Janet Combs
Megan, Timmy and Tim Phelan
Megan, Timmy and Tim Phelan
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Miss Kristina Claxton
Miss Kristina Claxton
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Doug Duncan photobombs Sandy King, Chantel Rayfinch, Janelle Duncan and Sarah Garfin.
Doug Duncan photobombs Sandy King, Chantel Rayfinch, Janelle Duncan and Sarah Garfin.
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Sandy King, Chantel Rayfinch, Janelle Duncan and Sarah Garfin
Sandy King, Chantel Rayfinch, Janelle Duncan and Sarah Garfin
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Noah Boorum, Charlie Guzman and Greyson Boorum keep busy during the Pearls & Prosecco cocktail hour.
Noah Boorum, Charlie Guzman and Greyson Boorum keep busy during the Pearls & Prosecco cocktail hour.
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Kara Miccucci, Kristen Heide and Catherine Heller
Kara Miccucci, Kristen Heide and Catherine Heller
Photo by Janet Combs
Jarod and Sarah Rogers attend the Sisterhood Project's Pearls & Prosecco on Oct. 10.
Jarod and Sarah Rogers attend the Sisterhood Project's Pearls & Prosecco on Oct. 10.
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Brittany and Paul Eagans attend Pearls & Prosecco on Oct. 10.
Brittany and Paul Eagans attend Pearls & Prosecco on Oct. 10.
Photo by Janet Combs
Gina Berriola and her daughter Georgiagrace attend came from Long Island, New York.
Gina Berriola and her daughter Georgiagrace attend came from Long Island, New York.
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Reubin and Edna Mae Hoover
Reubin and Edna Mae Hoover
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Victoria Andarcia, Angela Jordan and Lisa Guyer
Victoria Andarcia, Angela Jordan and Lisa Guyer
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Christine and Malcolm Hamilton-Hall, Catherine Avery, Kim Neely and Jeff Cianti
Christine and Malcolm Hamilton-Hall, Catherine Avery, Kim Neely and Jeff Cianti
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Faith Scott, Lisa Bechtold and Jennifer Shinn
Faith Scott, Lisa Bechtold and Jennifer Shinn
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The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota hosted the Pearls & Prosecco gala on Oct. 10 with 135 guests in attendance.
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota hosted the Pearls & Prosecco gala on Oct. 10 with 135 guests in attendance.
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Matt Whitaker and Janelle Vincent-Whitaker
Matt Whitaker and Janelle Vincent-Whitaker
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Corrine Wagner, Flora Major, Grace Moore and Elizabeth Moore attend Pearls & Prosecco on Oct. 10.
Corrine Wagner, Flora Major, Grace Moore and Elizabeth Moore attend Pearls & Prosecco on Oct. 10.
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Charlotte Stewart and Melissa Mangiapanella
Charlotte Stewart and Melissa Mangiapanella
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Kayla Winter takes care of a little smudge on husband Murrell's face.
Kayla Winter takes care of a little smudge on husband Murrell's face.
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Kayla and Murrell Winter
Kayla and Murrell Winter
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Jeff Cianti, Catherine Avery and Brad Baker
Jeff Cianti, Catherine Avery and Brad Baker
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Roy and Jennifer Cecchetti
Roy and Jennifer Cecchetti
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Sonja Lezama
Sonja Lezama
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Lauren Mayhew attends the Sisterhood Project USA's inaugural event Pearls & Prosecco held at the Ritz Carlton on Oct. 10.
Lauren Mayhew attends the Sisterhood Project USA's inaugural event Pearls & Prosecco held at the Ritz Carlton on Oct. 10.
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The Sisterhood Project Melissa Mangiapanella gets a quick hug from a guest.
The Sisterhood Project Melissa Mangiapanella gets a quick hug from a guest.
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Scott Allen and Carl Troiano
Scott Allen and Carl Troiano
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Gillian Chaney and Sean Burroughs
Gillian Chaney and Sean Burroughs
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Deveraux Forrester covers his ears as sister Solaris dances with their dad, Buca.
Deveraux Forrester covers his ears as sister Solaris dances with their dad, Buca.
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Mariah Branscum and Janelle Vincent-Whitaker enjoy a dance.
Mariah Branscum and Janelle Vincent-Whitaker enjoy a dance.
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Noah Grey Music presents the Josh Greyson Band: Elliot Dickinson, Jayden Titus, MarissaAnn Rizzitello, R. Anthony, Josh Greyson, Travis Young, Alana Sherman, Arnold Justin, and Alex Malkovich
Noah Grey Music presents the Josh Greyson Band: Elliot Dickinson, Jayden Titus, MarissaAnn Rizzitello, R. Anthony, Josh Greyson, Travis Young, Alana Sherman, Arnold Justin, and Alex Malkovich
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The Sisterhood Project USA held its inaugural gala Oct. 10 with 135 guests in attendance.
The Sisterhood Project USA held its inaugural gala Oct. 10 with 135 guests in attendance.
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