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Honorary Co-Chairs Sen. Greg Steube and his wife, Jennifer
Saturday, Feb. 25, at Feld Entertainment Studios | Benefiting American Cancer Society NIKI KOTTMANN | BLACK TIE REPORTER
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he second the ringmaster started speaking, everyone knew something spectacular was about to happen. It seemed out of place, the lamp post-esque pole he stood next to, which stood several feet high at the back of the reception room — and guests were about to discover its purpose. Renowned circus performer Bello Nock appeared, and when it was determined that he couldn’t open the curtain to the dining room, most could anticipate his next move. Bello climbed to the top of the tall post, as if it were as easy as climbing a flight of stairs, and after clowning around a bit, he opened the curtains and unveiled the breathtaking dining room/circus ring on the other side. PAGE 2
Chris Karr and Laura Stern
Co-Chairs Dr. Penny and Don Heinrich
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The Daring Daniel and Amazing Annaliese perform a high-wire routine at the Big Top Gala on Feb. 25, at Feld Entertainment Studios.
Dr. Charles (right) and Lisa Loewe purchased the first live auction item: The Greatest Adventure! which was a package of four tickets to the South Florida Museum, Busch Gardens and many more destinations for cancer survivor Gianna Lesselroth (left) and her family.