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Glasses of champagne greeted the more than 1,600 guests who turned out on April 30 at the Civic Center to toast the 31st annual TMH Foundation Golden Gala, the group’s major fundraising event, and enjoy a private concert performed by the award-winning Lady Antebellum. Decked out in black ties and sparkling gowns, guests strolled under a rainbow canopy of umbrellas that heralded the evening’s theme — The Sky’s the Limit. Last year TMH raised about $998,000 and this year hoped to top the $1 million mark from the event. Among those in attendance were TMH CEO and President Mark O’Bryant, TMH Foundation President Paula Fortunas, Crawford and Teresa Atkins, Tom and Jane Barron, McKenzie Burleigh and Steven Lohbeck, Tom and Stephanie Derzypolski, Sue and Bobby Dick, Laurie and Kelly Dozier, Mike and Bobbie Futrell, Bob Gabordi, Brad and Becca Gilbert, Virginia Glass, Karl and Mackey Hempel, Winston and Yvonne Howell, Dr. and Mrs. John Katipodis, Steve and Val Mindlin, Bart Mitchell and Drew Mitchell, Julie Moreno, Heather and Wynn Peeples, Alison Voorhees and Kim and Mayda Williams.
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Boys Town of North Florida rolled out the red carpet, quite literally, to kick of a night of ’40s-era entertainment during the “Swing it for Boys Town”-themed Spirit of Youth Gala on April 25. Gala Chair Mary Jayne Sokolow, accompanied by husband Kevin Sokolow, and her team created a Lindy Hopping good time at the University Center Club. The evening included dancing, live and silent auctions, a sumptuous dinner and entertainment provided by Boys Town youths, who performed swing dancing courtesy of 15 hours worth of lessons provided by the Fred Astaire Dance Studio and its owners Mike and Dena Dill. Once again, local designers tapped into their boundless talents to create uniquely themed tables for the festivities. On hand to enjoy the evening were Dr. Armand and Suzanne Cognetta, Chris and Andrea Diamantis, Larry and Beverly Sokolow, Dr. Joe and Marion Camps, Boys Town Board Chair Paul and Cindy Sullivan and Tim and Stephanie Jansen. The auction was lively and included unique items such as a baseball experience with World Series winner David Ross. Rudy Rowe, who was there with his wife, Kari, won that item — then donated it back so it could be auctioned off again! Also on hand for the sold-out event were Bobby and Patti Brantley, John and Kelly Pettit, Audra and Sean Pittman, Mayor John and Jane Marks, Dr. Shane and Michele Burkhead, Charley and Leslie Redding, Bill and Mary Moor, Marty and Angie Desloge Sipple, Dr. Tyler and Rhonda Baldock, Joe and Stacy Chick, Zack Gibson and Julie Montanaro, Mart Hill, Dr. Lou and Calynne Hill and Steve and Linda Evans. n
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