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Patricia Dore (center), with “sole men” Ben Tindal and Ryan Mosley
Shoes Wine, Women and
Friday, Nov. 13, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Benefiting Forty Carrots Family Center
Above: Models walk the runway for The Met’s fashion show. Right: Solamar Molnar, Stacey Edelman, April BaranCohen, Hope McCampbell and Stacie Baer
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he Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota was bombarded by 590 women (and a few men) Friday, Nov. 13 at the annual Wine, Women and Shoes event — all to benefit Forty Carrots Family Center. The all-day affair, chaired by Melissa Howard and Terry McKee, featured shopping, wine tasting, an auction, performances and a fashion show produced by The Met Fashion House Day Spa & Salon. Each table had its own “sole man” to help keep the wine flowing, and Rob Lyons took the top fundraising prize as “King of Sole,” while rookie Patrick McNamee raised the most on Crowdrise. Of the 50 Wine, Women and Shoes events held around the country, the Sarasota affair is referred to as the “Shoe-perbowl,” and eight charities hosting upcoming events attended the luncheon to get tips for their own fundraisers. PAGE 2 – BLACK TIE STAFF
Sheri Nadelman, Heather Dunhill and Michelle Brault
Valerie Leatherwood, Marko Radish and Ashley Kozel
Photos by Cliff Roles
CoChairs Melissa Howard and Terry McKee