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Healthy Start Sarasota hosts Together We Bloom at Brown's Grove


  • By Janet Combs
  • | 6:33 a.m. February 16, 2026
Mette Milland and Toni Schemmel
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What: Together We Bloom

Benefiting: Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County

When: Feb. 14

Where: Brown's Grove

Executive Director Shon Ewens and board Chair P.J. Brooks
Executive Director Shon Ewens and board Chair P.J. Brooks
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Blooming together are event co-chairs Ellen Kopel-Puretz and Marilyn Lapidus.
Blooming together are event co-chairs Ellen Kopel-Puretz and Marilyn Lapidus.
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Sara Olesen, Lauren Sanchez, Curtis Hayes, Mara Cunha, Nicolle Mudafort, Geraldine Franco and Luciana Nogueira
Sara Olesen, Lauren Sanchez, Curtis Hayes, Mara Cunha, Nicolle Mudafort, Geraldine Franco and Luciana Nogueira
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Karen and P.J. Brooks
Karen and P.J. Brooks
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Mary Beth and Jim Bos
Mary Beth and Jim Bos
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Together We Bloom was held out east at Brown's Grove for 225 guests on Valentine's Day 2026.
Together We Bloom was held out east at Brown's Grove for 225 guests on Valentine's Day 2026.
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Tina and Lucas Wilson
Tina and Lucas Wilson
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Kristen McMahon is Valentine's festive.
Kristen McMahon is Valentine's festive.
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Paula and Stuart Siegel with Josh Siegel and Ann Cowart
Paula and Stuart Siegel with Josh Siegel and Ann Cowart
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Jason Johnson and Carol Howard
Jason Johnson and Carol Howard
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Tanya and Jon Hart
Tanya and Jon Hart
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Brent Barker and Alissa Gingras
Brent Barker and Alissa Gingras
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225 guests attended the Together We Bloom event held at Brown's Grove on Feb. 14 under the most perfect weather conditions.
225 guests attended the Together We Bloom event held at Brown's Grove on Feb. 14 under the most perfect weather conditions.
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Jesse and Ciera Coleman
Jesse and Ciera Coleman
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Celebrating their first Valentine's Day as a married couple are Dr. Dean Sutherland his wife, JJ.
Celebrating their first Valentine's Day as a married couple are Dr. Dean Sutherland his wife, JJ.
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Board member at-large Lin Dingman is a Riverview High School student who is part of the Students Taking Active Role (STAR) program.
Board member at-large Lin Dingman is a Riverview High School student who is part of the Students Taking Active Role (STAR) program.
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Board member Dr. Washington Hill, Yanira Castro and board member Tiffany Mangold.
Board member Dr. Washington Hill, Yanira Castro and board member Tiffany Mangold.
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Beau and Tiffany Mangold celebrate a family Valentine's Day with Mary and Jeff Lee.
Beau and Tiffany Mangold celebrate a family Valentine's Day with Mary and Jeff Lee.
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All smiles are Jeremy and Veronica Miller and Kristen and Nick Theisen.
All smiles are Jeremy and Veronica Miller and Kristen and Nick Theisen.
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Garden chic guests Brenna Wilhm and Laura Gilkey make a colorful Brown's Grove entrance.
Garden chic guests Brenna Wilhm and Laura Gilkey make a colorful Brown's Grove entrance.
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Guests were bedazzled at the swag, which includes water vessels.
Guests were bedazzled at the swag, which includes water vessels.
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Sarasota Trolley and Transportation gave guests a lift through a true Old Florida property at the intersection of Fruitville and Verna roads.
Sarasota Trolley and Transportation gave guests a lift through a true Old Florida property at the intersection of Fruitville and Verna roads.
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