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‘Whodunit’ raises money to nurture business women

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There was a ‘Murder in Margaritaville,’ and women at this gathering were trying to unravel who did it during the annual fundraiser for Women-N-Charge at the Groves Golf & Country Club, 7924 Melogold Circle in Land O’ Lakes. About 160 women attended the lunch, presented by the networking group for professional women. Lucas Magazine was the main sponsor. Funds raised from the event support grants awarded to three local business women, to use in their business or advance their careers. In addition to the lunch, the group also had a dinner program, with a ‘Cheeseburger in Paradise’ theme, which also sold out. About 150 people, including couples, attended the dinner.

For more information about the nonprofit group Women-N-Charge, visit their website at Women-n-charge.com.

The ladies at the Flamingo-designed table sponsored by Jackie Bennett, a financial advisor, pose together wearing their glittery flamingo sunglasses before the murder mystery begins. Back row, from left: Suzanne Beauchaine, Paula O’ Neil, Jackie Bennett and Benea Masella. Seated, from left: Susan Robinson, Wendy Scolaro and Rachel Powers. (Christine Holtzman)
Charity Chics North Tampa/Pasco co-founder Jodi Perez, of Odessa, left, poses with her table’s centerpiece designer, Diane Escalera, of Lutz, at the table that Charity Chics NTP sponsored during ‘Murder in Margaritaville.’ It took Escalera about a week to design the centerpiece.
Tee Time Ladies director Pat Franco, of Land O’ Lakes, left, and Patti Gooberman, of Lutz, show off their Parrothead hats before the start of the hat parade portion of the event.

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