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Chairs Geoffrey Michel and Tina Granthon
Photos by Niki Kottmann
Best shoe winners were Dina Malloch, Janelle Beruff, Kelly Van Vliet, Chelsea Dunbar, Paige Kuhn and Jomi Cestero
Forty Carrots Family Center Executive Director Michelle Kapreilian and Bill Clarke
Wine, Women & Shoes Friday, Nov. 10, at The RitzCarlton, Sarasota | Benefiting Forty Carrots Family Center
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very year, Sarasota’s top fashionistas and philanthropists alike strap on their best heels and strut their way to The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota in support of Forty Carrots Family Center. This year’s signature luncheon started with drinks and shopping outside the ballroom, where guests enjoyed pop-up shops, a photo booth, Tshirt screen printing and of course, plenty of wine. Guests then adjourned to the ballroom for the
main event, which opened with a performance by members of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. After lunch, guests learned more about Forty Carrots, participated in a paddle raise, saw a lively fashion show by The Met, watched the classic Soleman dance and were treated to a performance by the Tampa Bay Buccaneer cheerleaders featuring Chaz Glunk, manager and head instructor of Pure Barre Sarasota. PAGE 2
FROSÉ KIND OF DAY Guests got a tasty new drink option this year. Frozen rosé is the latest alcohol craze — so of course organizers added a frosé bar on the patio, because this event is all about being on trend.