- April 4, 2025
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Wine Women & Shoes co-chairs Renee Phinney and Allison Imre have the guests laughing as they deliver their co-chair welcome.
Janet CombsTerri Klauber, Shelby Carter, co-chair Renee Phinney and Michelle Bilodeau
Janet CombsJane Jankulovski and Ethan Kidd-Oyakhilome define their core values at WW&S 2024.
Janet CombsLiz Jones, Sam Beebe, Carrie Riley and Montana Taplinger
Janet CombsKatie Jones, Nikki Roenicke, Chelsea Dunbar and Lindsay Martin
Janet CombsElizabeth Moore, Lisa Klein Karp and Susanne Myers
Janet CombsSara Peterson shows off a 'gorgeous thing' to Jana Bekabac.
Janet CombsJanet Jankulovski and Ethan Kidd-Oyakhilome muscle up for a photo with Shawn Gross, Victoria Stanaitis, Kristin DeFrancisco, Melissa Putman and Nati Shabat.
Janet CombsWine Women & Shoes was founded in 2004 by Elaine Honig who is photographed with current President & CEO Matthew Ennis.
Janet CombsElizabeth Moore and Dawn Spencer make a winter black comeback on a chilly Florida morning.
Janet CombsDeborah Blue, Kim Marlow and Joni Bergs make a fabulous entrance at Wine Women & Shoes.
Janet CombsSpotted from 10 tables away: Dolce & Gabbana's Canvas Floral Print Sandals worn by Claire Conway.
Janet CombsDynasty Dance Clubs' opening event performance wowed the guests at Wine Women & Shoes held at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
Janet CombsForty Carrots CEO Michelle Kapreilian
Janet CombsCo-chair Allison Imre dazzles in a shade of orange as she thanks the guests for attending WWS.
Janet CombsSoleman Chair Candace Copeland and Solesister Kathleen Scotti
Janet CombsThe Butcher's Block own Scott McGowan on stage shows a way to enjoy the wine donation.
Janet CombsThe ultimate in 'soleman' pedigree: Carl Troiano returns in his tux for a second year and may have been Jake Gelber's reference for a 'soleman' position.
Janet CombsJake Gelber gave up his day job as an attorney to be a 'soleman' at Wine Women & Shoes 2024.
Janet CombsFalicia Fracassi-Povich, Jules Campos and Jessica Middleton
Janet CombsClaire Conway and Elizabeth Harrison
Janet CombsJill Raker, Tracy Miller, Heather Raker, Cynthia Key and Melanie Padden Jeffrey are always smiling and planned this day for months.
Janet CombsMackenzie Platt, Nora Johnson, Laura Lobdell, Barbara Stainbrook and Pauline Wamsler
Janet CombsPart of the Wine Women & Shoes are first year 'soleman' Tyler Kaiser, and serial 'solemen' with four years each, David Perkowski and Michael Calamaras.
Janet CombsErike Kohne and Carla Johanns from Forty Carrots Family Center.
Janet CombsThis is the first year Suzette Jones did not volunteer at Wine Women & Shoes, but she did arrive in Sarasota just in time to be a guest.
Janet CombsFrom WW&S Naples, Mercedes Mikalaitis is photographed with Skyler White and Pamela Hyde hailing from WW&S Richmond, Texas.
Janet CombsWith auctioneering in her blood, Magen McRoberts followed in her father's footsteps and raised bids to the seemingly max.
Janet CombsRenu Greenberg, Stacey Friday, Karen Varone and TL Cordes return for another WW&S event.
Janet CombsJennifer Fiorica with 'soleman' Scott Middleton and his wife, Jessica.
Janet CombsWine, Women & Shoes Sarasota ages like a fine wine: It keeps getting better, as was evidenced by its 18th anniversary event.
With 430 guests, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota’s ballroom was filled to capacity, the noise was deafening, the shoes were outrageous and the dancers had everyone in awe of their aerobic prowess. With thunderous applause, the models strutted in fabulous attire and fashionable footwear.
Wine, Women & Shoes Sarasota benefits Forty Carrots Family Center, founded in 1993 to help families find support. CEO Michelle Kapreilian gave words of thanks to everyone.
Founded by entrepreneur Elaine Honig in 2004, Wine, Women & Shoes began as a local community fundraiser that now boasts events in more than 50 cities in the U.S., and has raised over $22 million to date. With the expertise of event coordinator Mina Getzen, the event was co-chaired by the dynamic duo from last year: Allison Imre and Renee Phinney, who together with their committees, staff and volunteers once again put their best foot forward to deliver a program that knocked everyone’s socks off. And, despite this being Florida, socks were donned by many on the chilly morning of Nov. 22.
Who are the 42 “Solemen”? Comprised of delicious dads, flirty firemen, ripped retirees and generally good guys who donate their time to greet guests, present designer goodies on silver platters and make the women feel special. They were all smiles and a fashion step ahead in their tux shirts and pants, and expertly trained in schmoozing while making every guest feel special.
Stacey Friday has been a guest at orthodontist Dr. Karen Varone’s table for six years. Friday makes it a point to keep the entire day free to also attend the after-party held under tents in front of the Ritz-Carlton.
“WWS is a wonderful event for a wonderful cause, and I look forward to supporting for years to come,” said Friday, a dental hygienist.
