A Message From The HONORARY CHAIRS
t is our great honor to serve as the 2025 Tuxes & Tails Honorary Chairs and to celebrate the Humane Society of Tampa Bay’s incredible work and lasting impact on our community.
Our support for this organization has grown over the years - from volunteering at community vaccine clinics, to making special Christmas Eve treats for pets awaiting their forever homes, to attending and now chairing this incredible event that we all love and look forward to every year. The more we’ve witnessed the Humane Society of Tampa Bay’s mission in action, the more passionate we’ve become about standing behind it.
In our family, pets are our world. When we adopted our Australian Shepherd, Brekky, he became an irreplaceable part of our family. He fills our lives with joy, laughter, and unconditional love and companionship. The Humane Society of Tampa Bay helps make that joy possible for thousands of families and pets across Tampa Bay. In addition to finding forever homes for pets, this amazing organization provides compassion and care to both pets and the people who love them, especially during times of need.
As you enjoy this special evening, we invite you to stand with us in support of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay’s extraordinary mission. Your generosity tonight directly transforms lives, providing shelter, healing, and hope for animals who have nowhere else to turn. Every dollar raised, every paddle lifted, and every act of kindness helps write a new story for a pet in need.
Thank you for opening your hearts and for celebrating alongside us. Together, we can ensure that the Humane Society of Tampa Bay continues its vital work, creating a community where every animal is safe, loved, and home.
With heartfelt gratitude, Kurt & Kara Schafer
PRESENTING
BEST IN SHOW
Brown Family Foundation Rev1 Energy
Cherie & Harvey Schonbrun Triad Foundation
AFTER PARTY VIP LOUNGE
Frank Albert Realty
The Adele S. Bernett Foundation
Simon M. Canasi, Executor
TIES & TIARAS
Boksen Family Foundation BRANDT Fetch
The Dental Boutique Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Andrew Thomas
ADOPTABLES
Scott & Kirsten Price
BAR
Lakeland Automall
Greg & Meredith Balasco
BALLROOM LOUNGE
Tito's Handmade Vodka
ENTERTAINMENT
Brandon & Tim Manka-Clemons
PADDLE RAISE
Audi Tampa
VIP CHAMPAGNE
Bayshore Concierge Medicine
AnswersMD
HYDRATION OASIS
Kay Jones
PROGRAM
Amy & Frank Agliano & Duke
VOLUNTEER
Greg Margliano / Margliano Team
MODEL PURRFECT
Kevin & Valerie Bischoff Meat Market Morris C Massey
New Age Reprographics PNC Bank Shumaker
Mickey & Scott Silverstein TECO The Yerrid Foundation
PRETTY PAWS
13 Ugly Men Acrisure Age-Less Medicine, Dr. Linda McClintock & Mayor Dick Greco
Air Masters of Tampa Bay, Inc Anton Garcia Law Jennifer Baltic Osgood - Osgood & Associates
BG Holmberg and Smith & Associates Real Estate Covetrus
Dorene Collier’s Event Show Productions Downtown Dogs & The Working K9
Laurie and Al Greco Donna Greenacre Greenacre Properties, Inc. Image Depot Express
INB Florida JM Fertilizer, LLC Mail Marketing Services My Corporate Ally
Katie McCarey & Scott Savitt MUFG New York Yankees PAR, Inc Dan Pease & Lisa Zarek
Power Design Reliaquest Bowl Steve & Debbie Rovner Kurt & Kara Schafer
Kristi & Paul Taylor The Sapphire Lounge Tampa Titan Medical Center
Dr. Dene Williamson & Dr. Elise Zahn Woofie's of South Tampa
Yost, Shields, Martin & Weser - Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
IN-KIND
2 College Brothers 3 Daughters Brewing 717 Parking Enterprises AFR
Bay Stage Live Cigar City Brewing Kindred Spirit Productions Connie Duglin Linen
Johnson Brothers of Florida Keel Farms Lensology Luxe Pup Studio
Nabors Media Group Pepsico Skyline Limousine
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SPONSOR
EVENT SCHEDULE
MISTRESS & MASTERS OF CEREMONIES
Jennifer Epstein, Walter Allen & Russell Rhodes, FOX 13 News
Cocktail Party, VIP Lounge & Silent Auction
Program, Dinner & Runway Show with Adoptables
Film & Entertainment Live Auction
5:30PM 7:30PM 8:30PM 9:00PM 9:45PM
Finale & Parade of Animals
9:45PM – 10:30PM 9:45PM – 12:00AM
Auction Checkout
After Party at The Sail Plaza with Drinks, Cigars & Dancing
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The Adele S. Bernett Foundation
Simon M. Canasi, Executor
Mindy
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SPONSOR RUNWAY MODELS
SIERRA-SHAE BRANDT & BILLY FEA
Representing BRANDT, Ties & Tiaras Sponsor
DR. JOSH BURNS & NATHAN PEREZ
Representing The Dental Boutique, Ties & Tiaras Sponsor
ANNA CACCIATORE & MARIA CACCIATORE
Representing The Adele S. Bernett Foundation, Best In Show Sponsor
Simon Canasi, Executor, VIP Lounge Sponsor
BARDHA MAMUDI & DARIEN COBB
Representing Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Ties & Tiaras Sponsor
MAYOR JANE CASTOR & ANNA CRUZ
Representing the City of Tampa
TREY DAVIS & BEN DAVIS
Representing FETCH, Ties & Tiaras Sponsor
WENDI OZERI & HILLARY BROWN
Representing The Brown Family Foundation, Best In Show Sponsor
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SPONSOR RUNWAY MODELS
COURTNEY POE & GERI SANCHEZ
Representing Frank Albert Realty, After Party Sponsor
PATTI RENDON & JOSH WOSTAL
Representing The Brink Foundation, Presenting Sponsor
KATLIN RUSSEL & JONNIE ATKINSON
Representing Boksen Family Foundation, Ties & Tiaras Sponsor
KURT & KARA SCHAFER
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CHERIE SCHONBRUN & QUINN & DECLAN
Representing Cherie & Harvey Schonbrun, Best In Show Sponsors
ANDREW THOMAS & SILVIA STEINFELD
Representing Andrew Thomas, Ties & Tiaras Sponsor
KATIE UTTERBACK & NATALIE TAYLOR
Representing Media Partners and ABC Action News
An orange marigold bloom on the collar of a model’s escort means that pet has been adopted!
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SILENT AUCTION CONTRIBUTORS
A La Car Art - Carlene St. John
Ackerman Jewelers
Adventures Archery
Agave Social
AGoldPhoto Pet Photography
All American Dog Training Academy
Alli Bell
Aloft Tampa Downtown
Alonso Foundation
American Victory Ship and Museum
Amy Nelson
Art by Vahl
Audrey Jennifer Art
Bacchus Wine Bistro
Ballard Designs
Bar Fly Saltwater Grill
Barcelona Wine Bar
Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
Barry’s Tampa
Bayshore Fit
Ben Richmond
Bern’s Steak House Company
Besito Mexican
Bespoke and Co.
Beyond the Dog Training
Bill Edwards Foundation For The Arts
Bonefish Grill
Bradford Portraits
BRANDT
Bryan Womack Art
Buddy Brew
Busch Gardens Tampa
Cacciatore & Sons
Carrollwood Country Club
Cheeseology
Cigar City Brewing
Circles Fine Waterfront Dining
City of Tampa - Mayor Jane Castor
City of Tampa Police Department
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Clearwater Threshers
Cooks English Deli
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Creative Loafing
Crossfit BNI
Dali Museum
David and Janet Saunders
Dazzling Doggie Duvet
Debbie Wiser
Deborah Knaack
Detective Scott Savitt
DeVito’s Italian Specialties
Diamond Pilates
Dimmitt Automotive Group
Dinner Done!
Disco Dolls Studio
Dody Beach Boutique
Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center
Don Me Now
Donatello Tampa
Downtown Crawlers
Downtown Dogs
Dr. Elise Zahn, DO
Dr. Elizabeth Elbert and Ann Arner
Dream Homes by MaryBeth, Century 21
Drybar
Dunedin Fine Art Center
Elise’s Pieces
Elite Rewards
Epicurean Hotel
Fanatics
First Watch Westshore
Flying Squirrel Lutz
Gil Rivera DMD, PA
Rev1 Tuxes Humane
Rev1 Energy proudly supports Tuxes & Tails and the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
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SILENT AUCTION CONTRIBUTORS
Glow Day Spa
Good Boy Vodka
Good Night John Boy
Great Explorations Children’s Museum
Great Wolf Lodge Southwest Florida
Green Dog Wash
Grill & Provisions Co.
Healing Effects Animal Massage
Henry B. Plant Museum
Hidden Springs Ale Works
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
Hotel Alba Tampa
Imagine Museum
J.C. Newman Cigar Company
Jacalin Russo
Jackie Bell
Jade Health
Jay Carlson Photography
Jessie Killoran
Joni’s Pet Salon
K8 Home Creations
Keel and Curley Winery
Kendra Scott
Kerby’s Nursery
Kevin Burns
Kurt and Kara Schafer
La France
Lebelo Mosehle Tennis Club
Lilly Pulitzer
Lineless Aesthetics
Lizard Realty
Lori Walker
Mae + Fay’s Mermaid Finds
Main Sail Hotels
Malio’s Prime Steakhouse
Malio’s Beach House
Manthey Hospitality
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Mary Mirabal Art
Massari Fine Arts
Mavilo Wholesalers
Max and Neo
Meat Market Tampa
Meg Britten Art
Mekenita Cantina
Meredith Balasco
Meredith Hawes Jewelry
Metro Lagoons
Miguelitos Taqueria & Tequilas
Miguel’s Mexican Seafood & Grill
Mike and Rene Neff
Museum of Science and Industry
NASCAR
Neiman Marcus
New York Yankees
Next Level Brands
Nightcap Social
Noble Crust
OLIVIA
One Tribe Jewelry
Parkesdale Market
Paws, Claws, Wings & Things (Jennifer Hall)
Penelope T
Pepito Masterpiece Portraits
PepsiCo, Inc.
Peter Stilton Fine Art
PGA TOUR Superstore
Picture Perfect Kitchen & Home
Pin Chasers
Pink Palm Boutique
Professional Pets Florida
BOKSEN FAMILY FOUNDATION
BRANDT Stands to Help Address
Animal Homelessness
A global Ag leader, BRANDT has been helping growers succeed since 1953 and is proud to support the mission of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
Millie Brandt HSTB alum
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SILENT AUCTION CONTRIBUTORS
PRP Wine International
Radio Flyer
ReliaQuest Bowl
Replay Amusement Museum
Rollin’ Oats
Ron Christaldi
Ross Forbes
Sacred Pepper
Samantha Lowe Photography
Sarah Glaser
Scenthound Lutz
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Serotonin Centers
Seventh Avenue Apothecary
Shumaker
Side Splitters Comedy Club
SideGoods
Sierra-Shae Brandt
Sirata Beach Resort
Skate World Tampa
Skin Radiance Med Spa
Skinspirations
Soft Touch Laser Hair Removal & Aesthetics
South Tampa Dermatology
South Tampa Family YMCA
Spa Jardin
St. Petersburg Opera Company
Stageworks Theatre
Stand Strong Fencing
Stephanie Ong Art
Steve Rovner
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Sweet Dog Tampa
Tampa Bay History Center
Tampa Bay Sporting Clays
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa Museum of Art
Tampa Pickleball Crew
Tampa Smiles: Dr. John L Redd, II
Tampa Theatre
The Bar Method Tampa
The Cheesecake Factory of Tampa #0050
The CURRENT Hotel
The Dali Museum
The Florida Aquarium
The Florida Holocaust Museum
The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
The Motor Enclave
The Perfect Press Coffee
The Write Stuff
Toffee To Go
TopGolf Tampa
Total Wine & More
Trader Joe’s
TreeUmph! Adventure Course
TWEEDS Custom Suits
UST Personal Training
Valhalla Resale
Vinik Sports Group & Tampa Bay Lightning
Vinoy Resort & Golf Club
Vista Gin
Vivia Medspa
Vivify Plastic Surgery
Watt Plastic Surgery & Med Spa
Westshore Hand & Stone Massage and Facial
Wild Birds Unlimited
Woofie’s of South Tampa
Wright’s Gourmet House
You Glow Spray Tan
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BEST IN SHOW SPONSOR
SUppoRTing
ANIMAL RESCUE & ADOPTION
ANDREW THOMAS
HONORED TO SPONSOR TUXES & TAILS
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LIVE AUCTION
MAUI ON MY MIND
Unwind for a week in paradise at the Maui Sunset, a beautiful beachfront community where you will have a spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo with a private viewing deck overlooking Kihei Beach. Just steps from the ocean and a short distance from world-famous golf resorts at Wailea and Makena, you will experience one of the best locations on the Valley Isle to the fullest! Generously donated by Kara & Kurt Schafer.
THE “SUITE” LIFE
Step into the exclusive TGH Luxury Suite at Benchmark International Arena with 18 tickets for an unforgettable Tampa Bay Lightning game during the 2025/2026 season. Enjoy premium seating and a top-notch game-day experience with four convenient parking passes. Delight in a selection of gourmet food and drinks while you cheer on our Tampa Bay Lightning! It will be a night you’ll never forget! Generously donated by Tampa General Hospital.
EPICUREAN FOR EIGHT
Your party of 8 people will enjoy an unforgettable live four-course dinner with curated wine pairings, featuring the award-winning chefs from the Epicurean. This experience includes limo service to the dinner, and the winner will also receive a 2-night stay for two people with brunch each morning at the Epicurean. Generously donated by Epicurean Hotel and Skyline Limo.
HEART OF THE BLUE RIDGE
Experience the lush beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains from the luxury of a 4 bedroom, 6 bath vacation home in the exclusive Eagle Ridge community in Cashiers, NC. With room for 8 guests, this beautiful house will provide you all with panoramic mountaintop views throughout your seven-night stay. Generously donated by Ronald Christaldi.
QUIET ON SET!
If you have every wondered what it would be like to be on the set of a major film, now is your chance to find out! You and a guest will fly business class from Tampa to London, where you will stay in a 5-star hotel for 5 nights. During your stay, you will spend an entire day on the set of the upcoming movie Highlander, currently in production with director Chad Stahlelski and stars Dave Bautista, Henry Cavill and Russell Crowe. You’ll also enjoy a private dinner and photo ops with Dave Bautista. Generously donated by Dave Bautista.
WATCHDOGS OF GRACE – ART BY VAHL
Upgrade your collection with an original piece by local Tampa artist Michael Vahl. This dynamic work, created exclusively for 2025 Tuxes & Tails, depicts the stunning beauty of the humananimal bond using dry brush dimensionalism. Generously donated by Michael Vahl.
TAX DEDUCTIONS: Good faith estimates of the value of goods and/or services auctioned can be provided upon request. Contributions over and above these estimates may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisor for information regarding tax deductions. TAX ID 59-0799907
After raising your paddle, your bidder number will be repeated by the auctioneer twice. At that time you agree to purchase the live auction item at the winning bid amount. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. 1-800-435-7352 Sc-00284 or visit Floridaconsumerhelp.com
BAR SPONSOR
HONORED TO SUPPORT OUR FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS!
ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR
PADDLE RAISE SPONSOR
HYDRATION OASIS SPONSOR
Kay Jones HONORED TO SUPPORT HOMELESS ANIMALS
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EVENT COMMITTEE
HONORARY CHAIRS
KARA & KURT SCHAFER
MEREDITH BALASCO
2014 Co-Chair & Board of Directors
JACKIE BELL
CATHY BELLATIN
KEVIN BISCHOFF
Secretary, Board of Directors
REGAN BLESSINGER
Marketing & Public Relations Manager
SIERRA-SHAE BRANDT Board of Directors
KATHY COLBERT
CHERYL DWYER
SARAH GLASER
President, Board of Directors
JESSIE KILLOREN
MADISON KOSTKA Donor Relations Coordinator
JOE LUKIE
MARYBETH LUKIE
LIZ MCCOY
Special Events Manager
MORGAN MILLS
MEG NELLURI
AMY NELSON AGLIANO Board of Directors
LISA NOVORSKA Donor & Community Engagement Manager
LAURA PEMBLE
ALEX PRIETO
LINDA RIETZ Board Emeritus
JACALIN RUSSO Board of Directors
SHERRY SILK Chief Executive Officer
JAMIE STANONIS
ORNELLA VARCHI Chief Advancement Officer
JESSICA SMITH WEST
ELISE ZAHN, DO
VIP CHAMPAGNE SPONSOR
“Every pet deserves the same compassion and care we give our human patients. Thank you, Humane Society of Tampa Bay, for all that you do to give love and second chances to animals in need.” – Dr. Doug Shapiro (pictured at right) & Dr. Drew Meriwether (pictured at left)
VOLUNTEER SPONSOR
BOARD
LEADERSHIP
Sarah Glaser, President
Wyatt Castellvi, Vice President
Steve Rovner, Treasurer
Kevin Bischoff, Secretary
Scott Arnold, Member At Large
Meredith Balasco
Sierra-Shae Brandt
Ryan Cook
Michael Neff
Amy Nelson Agliano
ADVISORY COUNCIL BOARD MEMBERS
Greg Balasco
Simon Canasi
Mayor Jane Castor
Lisa DeBartolo
Nikki DeBartolo
Danita Dickman
Andrea Gonzmart Williams
Commissioner Ken Hagan
Bobby Harris
Phil Nodhturft III
Jacalin Russo
Scott Savitt
Linda Reitz, Board Emeritus
Jeannine Hascall
Brad Lancaster
Sandy Murman
Scott Price
Kim Rogers
Cherie Schonbrun
Cathy Smith
Cynthia Smoot Weller
Elise Zahn
Sherry Silk, Chief Executive Officer
Pam Duval, Chief Financial Officer
Ornella Varchi, Chief Advancement Officer
Dr. Karla Bard, Director of Medical Operations
Gretel Harvey, Director of Hospital Operations
Nash McCutchen, Director of Marketing & Design
Lon Savini, Director of Facilities & Shelter Operations
Danyelle Van Horn, Director of Employee Engagement
An innocent soul whose body could not recover from the ravages of human cruelty, but whose heart knew Love, Comfort, Kindness, and Peace during her final days at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
SHE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN
91.2% save rate (includes Hillsborough County)
42,629 owned pets seen at the hospital
1 MILLION bowls of free pet food given away to keep families together
4,024 feral and outdoor cats received TNVR services
86¢ per dollar goes towards the animals
19,439 surgeries performed at the hospital & shelter
220,286 volunteer hours given to the animals equivalent to 106 full-time staff positions
6,268 children active in Humane Education programs
FEBRUARY 7, 2026 CURTIS HIXON WATERFRONT PARK
FEBRUARY 19, 2026
A true and dear friend to the animals, and to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
Providing Entertainment for Tuxes & Tails since 2012
PROUD TO SUPPORT HOMELESS ANIMALS IN TAMPA BAY
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Your compassion saves lives, brings families together and strengthens our community. We’re honored to celebrate the joy you bring to Tampa Bay, one tail at a time.
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