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Photography by Gram and Noraa NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 | TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 161 Social Seens... Wearable Art Twelve This annual fashion show, which is produced by the Dunedin Fine Art Center, features the creative work of local designers and artists such as Nancy Niss, the Garden Fairies, Julian Hartzog and Mark Byrne. The Sponsors’ Reception, prior to the Runway Show, is a great opportunity to see some of the models up close in their outfits, while enjoying cocktails and conversation. Photography by Marc Mencher The Glitter Queens Royal Ball The St. Pete Glitter Queens, a “social krewe with a giving heart,” held its Fifth Annual Royal Ball, “La Vie en Rose” at The St. Petersburg Yacht Club. A Parisian-inspired buffet was served while the Shawn Brown Band provided the entertainment along with special guest vocalist Alex Harris. NBC local news anchor Jenn Holloway emceed the evening’s festivities. The Glitter Queens’ krewe members worked together to make the event a success. This year’s gala benefitted Ready For Life, a charitable foundation that helps children in foster care transition into productive and independent young adults. Joyce Shanahan, a founding member of The St. Pete Glitter Queens, and her husband Tom helped organize this successful fundraiser. Glitter Queen Veronica Dunn made it a family affair by enlisting the aid of her husband Fletcher, their daughter Tristan and son Matthew. Louis La Cava’s company, La Cava & Jacobson, P.A., was this year’s presenting sponsor, while his wife April, a true Glitter Queen, ensured a grand time was had by all. Former Tampa Mayor Dick Greco and his wife, Dr. Linda McClintock Greco, dressed in artsy attire for this fashionable soirée. Elif and Dr. Joe Fitzgerald, of PureLife Medi-Spa, one of the evening’s sponsors, helped to set the fashion mood for this artsy event. Actress Eugenie Bondurant and her husband, song-stylist Paul Wilborn, served as the evening’s emcees, as well as the entertainment for the opening of the show.


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