Junior League of Sarasota Hosts 9th Annual Bright Nights Charity Fashion Show

April 26, 2023 – Sarasota

The Junior League of Sarasota hosted a successful 9th Annual Lilly Pulitzer Fashion Show & Cocktail Party on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at The Mall at University Town Center.

Holly Harper from ABC 7 emceed the evening of fashion and philanthropy which featured a cocktail hour, pop-up shopping from Lilly Pulitzer and local artist Chelsea Hill, as well as chance drawings and the much-anticipated Spring 2023 Lilly Pulitzer fashion show. Boasting 200 attendees, Bright Nights was presented by The Art Ovation Hotel and raised approximately $20,000.

Inspiring community leaders graced the runway in Lilly Pulitzer’s latest hand-painted prints channeling spring’s bright and joyful vibes with makeup provided by MAC Cosmetics and hair services provided by Salty Mayne Salon & Halo Hair Collective.

“We are grateful for the support from our sponsors and attendees that made Bright Nights a success,” said Bright Nights event chair, Veronica Perrelli. “After postponing our originally planned event due to Hurricane Ian, the committee pivoted, dedicating their time and talents to come together and create an incredible evening focused on raising funds for the Junior League of Sarasota and our signature focus, supporting youth aging out of foster care in Sarasota County.”

The Junior League of Sarasota is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. To learn more, visit jlsarasota.org.

Additional Event Details:

• Presenting Sponsor: The Art Ovation Hotel
• Event Sponsors: BMW of Sarasota, Berlin Patten Ebling, PLLC and Premier Nationwide Lending
• 2023 Committee Members: Veronica Perrelli (chair), Danielle Gallagher (co-chair), Rachel Gregory, Emily Proctor, Jess Bakert and April Collins
• 2023 Runway Models: Grace Hamlin, Margaret Hamlin, Catherine Hamlin, Patra Jordan, Nikki Logan Curran, Mila Aguiar, Lindsey May, Nicole Britton, Joni Ann Gordon, Tonia Hutchinson, Tina Siebrandt, Jennifer Hemmerdinger, Asa Harris, Maryl Henry, Cindy Kaiser, Laura Conaboy, Nola Conaboy, Sigrid Olsen, Mia Olsen and Gentry Blackwood