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METROLife B Scene
It’s 2013 Scenesters!
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Like all social calendars, Tampa’s dance card is filling up quickly. From fundraisers to galas to everything in between, there seems to be no shortage of getting out there to “B” Scene. From New Year’s on the Roof, to a Gasparilla Party with a purpose, and the Junior League ladies showing their giving colors, we loved being a part of all the fun to kick off 2013. There was even a proposal at the New Year’s Party. You might have noticed last month I had a hiatus. Well, it was because I celebrated the holidays by getting engaged to my longtime partner, Craig Kuhl. It was a whirlwind, so thanks to my pals at METRO for being so supportive. I guess I’ll be pulling double writing duty now, chronicling a wedding planner — planning her own big day. Check out Tampa Bay Weddings Magazine. Watch for some upcoming cool blogs. In its third year, The Rooftop Eve outshined the previous years. Led by an experienced event team of Monica Varner, Stephen Hickey and Jay Mize, and benefiting the 13 Ugly Men and The Ryan Nece Foundation, more than 1,200 people said hello to 2013 in Hyde Park Village. From masked bartenders, to two live bands, DJ Papi, and a well heeled crowd, it was certainly the place to be for New Year’s Eve. Sponsored by Danahy and Murray, celebrating the top of 2013 included Corey McLaughlin, Ferdian Jap, Jay and Bianca Mize, Kyle McguireGilliand, Holly Shump, Terry Blachek, Erika Read, and Mark Kissel. Keeping the giving strong in 2013 is the Ryan Nece Foundation with their 2nd annual Kickoff to Gasparilla party at Gaspar’s Grotto. A great way to launch the scholarship programs, it is the Ryan Nece Foundation’s first event of the year. Partnering with the Krewe of the
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Knight’s of St. John, more than 150 people came out to support a great cause, and get their pirate on. Seen partying were Lisa Ferrer, Allison Vetter, Eliza Dagger, Ryan Nece, and Allison Stokes. The Junior League of Tampa encompasses more than 1,800 women and gives hundreds of thousands of dollars back to the community each year. In celebration of their annual campaign, the league hosts several events to encourage giving. Their 100 percent celebration was held at the newly opened Oxford Exchange, and with over 175 attending, it was a record year of fundraising for the League. Celebrating such an important milestone were Stephanie Wiendl, Nicole Hubbard, Lee Lowry, Meghan Duffey, Hannah Gross, Danielle Post, Lynette Russell, Laura Shaw, and Kim Carswell. Cool Party Alert: St. Paddyfest at Irish 31! March 16-17. Check out irish31.com for details. Do you have an event you want us to “B” Scene at? Email at Bscene@tampabaymetro.com. You can also find Brooke on twitter @rsbpevents! Now get out there and “B” Scene! —Brooke Palmer
(1) Ryan Nece, Eliza Dagger (2) Jason Hulfish, Brian Connelly (3) Randy & Kelly Feldman (4) Lisa & Jared Edwards (5) Bartending team from UDream (6) Jaclyn & Ean Mendelsohn (7) Lance Ponton, Kylie Italiano
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February/March 2013 www.TampaBayMetro.com
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