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Planned Parenthood supporters toast to reproductive health


  • By Lori Sax
  • | 1:58 p.m. October 24, 2025
Kaitlyn Lake, Chloe Imm, Kendra Navarre and Laura Proctor
Kaitlyn Lake, Chloe Imm, Kendra Navarre and Laura Proctor
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What: Rose for Reproductive Rights

Benefiting: Planned Parenthood of Florida

When: Oct. 21

Where: Arts & Central

Eduardo Anaya, Kara Wootson and Marley Hanzel
Eduardo Anaya, Kara Wootson and Marley Hanzel
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Emily Swart and Mary Sue Baker
Emily Swart and Mary Sue Baker
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Kaitlyn Lake, Chloe Imm, Kendra Navarre and Laura Proctor
Kaitlyn Lake, Chloe Imm, Kendra Navarre and Laura Proctor
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Kimberley Simonetti, Jane Stand, Maryann Hidar and Jan Golding
Kimberley Simonetti, Jane Stand, Maryann Hidar and Jan Golding
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Courtney Hansen, Zachary Evers and Lauren Stroman
Courtney Hansen, Zachary Evers and Lauren Stroman
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Dawnyelle Singleton, Michelle Grimsley Shindano and Kara Woodson
Dawnyelle Singleton, Michelle Grimsley Shindano and Kara Woodson
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Andrea Mehaia and Rosie Rojas
Andrea Mehaia and Rosie Rojas
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Sharon O'Leary Johnson, Brenda Sue Hibbeln, Rosemary McDermott and Julie Rosenkrantz
Sharon O'Leary Johnson, Brenda Sue Hibbeln, Rosemary McDermott and Julie Rosenkrantz
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Lathrop Ford and Angelic Tassos
Lathrop Ford and Angelic Tassos
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Katy Carlin and Nicole Dolack
Katy Carlin and Nicole Dolack
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Carolyn and Bob Johnson with Jessica Dirkes
Carolyn and Bob Johnson with Jessica Dirkes
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Chris Spirgel, Micki Sellman, Keith Spirgel and Sasha Pyatte
Chris Spirgel, Micki Sellman, Keith Spirgel and Sasha Pyatte
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Amanda Cattaneo, Barbara Brizdle, Jim Heskett and Marty Katz
Amanda Cattaneo, Barbara Brizdle, Jim Heskett and Marty Katz
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Eduardo Anaya, Marly Hanzel, Faith Adesanye, Greg Stikeleather and Mark Steinwachs.
Eduardo Anaya, Marly Hanzel, Faith Adesanye, Greg Stikeleather and Mark Steinwachs.
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Barbara Banks and Lissa Murphy
Barbara Banks and Lissa Murphy
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Krysta Pawula, Terra Kater and Megan Batty
Krysta Pawula, Terra Kater and Megan Batty
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Rebecca Abrahamson, Michelle Croft, Allison Mitchel and Jen Walker Abbott
Rebecca Abrahamson, Michelle Croft, Allison Mitchel and Jen Walker Abbott
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Steven Wertheimer, Christina Fraser and Cristian Gonzalaz
Steven Wertheimer, Christina Fraser and Cristian Gonzalaz
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Sarah Wertheimer, Laura Stroman and Lissa Murphy
Sarah Wertheimer, Laura Stroman and Lissa Murphy
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Amanda Cattaneo, Julia McClung and Penny Hill
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Jessica Armstrong, Zachary Evers and Lydia Chapdelain
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Frank Buffone, Joanne Devries, Alan Dee and Mary Clupper
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Clare Segall and Kate Lannamann
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Heather Romberger and Margaret Bryant
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