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SAM explores glass in Fresh Perspectives Lunch


  • By Janet Combs
  • | 8:38 p.m. January 22, 2026
Keith Monda and Veronica Brady with Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin
Keith Monda and Veronica Brady with Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin
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What: Fresh Perspective Lunch Series

Benefiting: Sarasota Art Museum

When: Jan. 21

Where: Sarasota Art Museum


Irene Kauffman, Virginia Shearer and Wendy Surkis
Irene Kauffman, Virginia Shearer and Wendy Surkis
Janet Combs
Susan Brychell, Elaine Crouse, Ginger Bailey and Dean Eisner
Susan Brychell, Elaine Crouse, Ginger Bailey and Dean Eisner
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Sarasota Art Museum held its Fresh Perspective Lunch Series with international glass artists and designers Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin.
Sarasota Art Museum held its Fresh Perspective Lunch Series with international glass artists and designers Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin.
Janet Combs
Gloria Biberman enjoys SAM's Fresh Perspective Luncheon.
Gloria Biberman enjoys SAM's Fresh Perspective Luncheon.
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Snowbirds Michael and Cindy Ross brought their outwear from Greenwich, Connecticut to brave the Florida temps.
Snowbirds Michael and Cindy Ross brought their outwear from Greenwich, Connecticut to brave the Florida temps.
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Edris Weis, Marie Abraham and Linda LeGrice
Edris Weis, Marie Abraham and Linda LeGrice
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Dottie Baer Garner and her signature smile.
Dottie Baer Garner and her signature smile.
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Sy Zeigelman and Norma Cohen catch up before lunch.
Sy Zeigelman and Norma Cohen catch up before lunch.
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Gail Katz, Dottie Baer Garner and Carol Chawkins
Gail Katz, Dottie Baer Garner and Carol Chawkins
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Cousins from Boston who grew up together and now Sarasota together: snowbird Karin Meyers and Longboat Key resident Marion Levine.
Cousins from Boston who grew up together and now Sarasota together: snowbird Karin Meyers and Longboat Key resident Marion Levine.
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Karin Meyers, Irene Kauffman, Mary Lou Winnick and Marion Levine
Karin Meyers, Irene Kauffman, Mary Lou Winnick and Marion Levine
Janet Combs
Dale Horowitz-Clayton and Lauren Hersh
Dale Horowitz-Clayton and Lauren Hersh
Janet Combs
Bob Von Wojcik, Allison Anderson, Chandler Pennington and Sara Robinson
Bob Von Wojcik, Allison Anderson, Chandler Pennington and Sara Robinson
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Jane Schwartz and Marcy Klein
Jane Schwartz and Marcy Klein
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Marion Levine and Barbara Brizdle
Marion Levine and Barbara Brizdle
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Mary Ann Meyer, Kathy Martucci and Wendy Surkis
Mary Ann Meyer, Kathy Martucci and Wendy Surkis
Janet Combs
Sara Robinson and Pauline Wamsler
Sara Robinson and Pauline Wamsler
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SAM's Fresh Perspective Lunch Series was held on Jan. 21 for 76 guests.
SAM's Fresh Perspective Lunch Series was held on Jan. 21 for 76 guests.
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Gina Vandroff enjoys the programming SAM offers.
Gina Vandroff enjoys the programming SAM offers.
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Director of Special Events Laura Stuart Wood and Rosemarie Poplin greet their guests.
Director of Special Events Laura Stuart Wood and Rosemarie Poplin greet their guests.
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