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Flip Flops & Fashion

Wednesday - November 4th, 2026

Presented By: Bealls Inc

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A girl running in the playground
Children with their arms reaching out to feel the rain pouring down
Logo for “Children First’s Flip Flops & Fashion” featuring silhouettes of children, flip flops and fashion accessories, beachwear in teal, pink, and orange encircling a vibrant blue circle.

  • Wednesday, November 4, 2026

  • 11:00 am

  • Sharky’s on the Pier, Venice, FL

Celebrate by the sea with a fabulous day of sun, fun, and fashion!


Feel the sand beneath your toes as you dine on delicious fare from Sharky’s on the Pier and enjoy the fresh gulf breeze as you watch friends and colleagues strut down the runway in the latest fashions.

Sip at our signature Bubble Bar, shop boutique vendors, hear inspiring stories from Children First families, and experience our mission in action while learning how your support changes lives. This is a sell-out event, so don’t delay!

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  • Three adults stand side by side on a sandy beach in front of a long pier, dressed in bright summer clothes that showcase flip flops & fashion, with the ocean and clear blue sky in the background.
  • A woman and a young boy walk barefoot, showcasing flip flops and fashion on a black runway in a large tent, surrounded by seated attendees at decorated tables.
  • Three women in floral dresses and stylish flip flops stand together, smiling for the camera at an outdoor event with white tents and greenery—a perfect blend of flip flops and fashion.

Thank you to our 2026 Flip Flops & Fashion Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Signature Sponsors

  • Linda L. Monda

Beachside Sponsors

  • Ravi & Ginny Akhoury

  • Grossman Family

  • Milli Ricciardelli

Flip Flop Sponsors

  • Center For Sight - Joshua W Kim, MD

  • Lisa & John Giglio

  • Mr. Mike & Andrée Keebaugh

  • Helen Krueger

  • Terri & Peter Mann

  • Donna, Mike, & Penny Pachota

Media Sponsors

Bubble Bar Sponsor

  • John & Lisa Budslick

Centerpiece Sponsor

  • Tom & Dana Cunningham

Photo Booth Sponsor

  • The Erdoesy Foundation

Shell Sponsors

  • Clive Daniel Home

  • Kathy & Tom Cook

  • Halfacre Construction Company

  • Noni Lavelle

  • Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation

  • US Tent Rental

  • The Wertheimer Family

  • Williams Parker

  • Yaegers Financial Services, Rebecca Jo Olmstead

Collective Engagement Sponsors

  • Kathy & Tom Cook

  • Lisa & John Giglio

  • MITER Foundation and PGT Windows & Doors

  • Linda L. Monda & John Mabardi