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Pique Nique Sur La Baie makes its return after 5-year hiatus


  • By Janet Combs
  • | 2:54 p.m. October 24, 2025
Fascinators include Candice Henry, Lauren Henry, Alyssa Simons, Jessica Rogers and Jourdan Reinhart.
Fascinators include Candice Henry, Lauren Henry, Alyssa Simons, Jessica Rogers and Jourdan Reinhart.
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What: Pique Nique Sur La Baie

Benefiting: Caring for Children Charities, which is donating proceeds to help at-risk Sarasota public school juniors and seniors through the Creative Empowerment Program's scholarship fund.

When: Oct. 23

Where: Van Wezel Bayfront

Pique Nique co-chairs Melissa Howard, Elle McCombe and Amy Hoskins welcome over 300 guests to Pique Nique.
Pique Nique co-chairs Melissa Howard, Elle McCombe and Amy Hoskins welcome over 300 guests to Pique Nique.
Janet Combs
Fascinators include Candice Henry, Lauren Henry, Alyssa Simons, Jessica Rogers and Jourdan Reinhart.
Fascinators include Candice Henry, Lauren Henry, Alyssa Simons, Jessica Rogers and Jourdan Reinhart.
Janet Combs
Melonie Favorite donning her favorite fascinator and her constant smile!
Melonie Favorite donning her favorite fascinator and her constant smile!
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Jaime Zambrana with Cha-Cha
Jaime Zambrana with Cha-Cha
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Charlotte Stewart blows a kiss.
Charlotte Stewart blows a kiss.
Janet Combs
Rita Greenbaum is ready for a glass of wine at Pique Nique.
Rita Greenbaum is ready for a glass of wine at Pique Nique.
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Bring your daughters to Pique Nique day: Sarah Karp Renkilyuz, Marie Bowman, Taylor Karp Teymuri and Tammy Karp
Bring your daughters to Pique Nique day: Sarah Karp Renkilyuz, Marie Bowman, Taylor Karp Teymuri and Tammy Karp
Janet Combs
Suzanne Van Gundy, Debbie Maltese, Karen Neilinger and Penny Hill on their way to a garden party.
Suzanne Van Gundy, Debbie Maltese, Karen Neilinger and Penny Hill on their way to a garden party.
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Donna Koffman and Matt Snesavage in coordinating smiles and hues.
Donna Koffman and Matt Snesavage in coordinating smiles and hues.
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Even the stand statues hired by The Met fashion house were attired for a picnic on a sunny Sarasota day.
Even the stand statues hired by The Met fashion house were attired for a picnic on a sunny Sarasota day.
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Sarasota's fashion house, The Met, supplied the swag at Pique Nique.
Sarasota's fashion house, The Met, supplied the swag at Pique Nique.
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Tracey Thomas embraces her pink.
Tracey Thomas embraces her pink.
Janet Combs
Over 300 people attended Pique Nique at the Van Wezel bayfront Oct. 23 after a five-year hiatus.
Over 300 people attended Pique Nique at the Van Wezel bayfront Oct. 23 after a five-year hiatus.
Janet Combs
Sheryl Vieira, Alisa Craton and Ali Orme
Sheryl Vieira, Alisa Craton and Ali Orme
Janet Combs
Victoria Andarcia, Lisa Guyer and Ashley McIntyre are ready for a picnic at the Van Wezel.
Victoria Andarcia, Lisa Guyer and Ashley McIntyre are ready for a picnic at the Van Wezel.
Janet Combs
Heidi Wells, Mirna Skinner, Maria Agostino, Jeanne Paulus, Leyla Smith and Ingrid Eichman
Heidi Wells, Mirna Skinner, Maria Agostino, Jeanne Paulus, Leyla Smith and Ingrid Eichman
Janet Combs
Jessica Rogers enjoys a luncheon out of the office.
Jessica Rogers enjoys a luncheon out of the office.
Janet Combs
Sarasota County Schools Superintendent Terry Connor and School Board member Tom Edwards
Sarasota County Schools Superintendent Terry Connor and School Board member Tom Edwards
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The Booker High School band plays during Pique Nique on the grounds of the Van Wezel..
The Booker High School band plays during Pique Nique on the grounds of the Van Wezel..
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Galina von Kaszner in a
Galina von Kaszner in a "walk this way" moment.
Janet Combs
Terri Shea-Klauber and Michael Klauber
Terri Shea-Klauber and Michael Klauber
Janet Combs
Kim Sumner decked out in blue glamour.
Kim Sumner decked out in blue glamour.
Janet Combs
Debbie Munholand, Tambria Lynn, Sandy Schultz and Sania Allen.
Debbie Munholand, Tambria Lynn, Sandy Schultz and Sania Allen.
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Fascinator Renee Phinney dons her black fascinator, but where is the fascinator she usually wears on her arm?
Fascinator Renee Phinney dons her black fascinator, but where is the fascinator she usually wears on her arm?
Janet Combs
Laurel Bermudez and Tricia Ward enjoy a morning made for sisters.
Laurel Bermudez and Tricia Ward enjoy a morning made for sisters.
Janet Combs
It's always a school day for Terry Connor, Mike Endee, David Culver and Tom Edwards.
It's always a school day for Terry Connor, Mike Endee, David Culver and Tom Edwards.
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Olga Ovc and Brandi Furlan prove that polka dots and stripes can be worn together.
Olga Ovc and Brandi Furlan prove that polka dots and stripes can be worn together.
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Ray Collins, Holly Nikolich and Jose Silva
Ray Collins, Holly Nikolich and Jose Silva
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Linda Krysinski and her signature smile.
Linda Krysinski and her signature smile.
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Linda Krysinski, Janet Walter and Lauren Dixon enjoy a laugh.
Linda Krysinski, Janet Walter and Lauren Dixon enjoy a laugh.
Janet Combs
Billie Erwin and Alyssa Fiumano enjoy time with their escort, Bill Buckingham (C).
Billie Erwin and Alyssa Fiumano enjoy time with their escort, Bill Buckingham (C).
Janet Combs
Maria Agostino receives a fresh wine pour from David Harmon's own vintage.
Maria Agostino receives a fresh wine pour from David Harmon's own vintage.
Janet Combs
David Harmon attends Pique Nique and serves wine from his California vineyard. His fascinator pays homage to his pet duck who just passed away.
David Harmon attends Pique Nique and serves wine from his California vineyard. His fascinator pays homage to his pet duck who just passed away.
Janet Combs
Tara Poulton and Dayle Hoffmann stop for a quick photo.
Tara Poulton and Dayle Hoffmann stop for a quick photo.
Janet Combs
Charlotte Stewart and Graci McGillicuddy greet each other.
Charlotte Stewart and Graci McGillicuddy greet each other.
Janet Combs
Graci McGillicuddy's infectious laugh lit up the area.
Graci McGillicuddy's infectious laugh lit up the area.
Janet Combs
Linda Kalka and Lisa McClory-Smith on the Sarasota bayfront.
Linda Kalka and Lisa McClory-Smith on the Sarasota bayfront.
Janet Combs
John Revisky
John Revisky
Janet Combs
With temps at 85 degrees, Nicholas Reinhart came out of the tent to catch the bay breeze.
With temps at 85 degrees, Nicholas Reinhart came out of the tent to catch the bay breeze.
Janet Combs

 

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