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Photos by Heather Merriman
Above: Co-Chairs Larry and Carol English Right: Hank and Suzanne Foster, Chris Savery and Lisa and Kim Foster
SPARCCle ON THE BAY
David and Jacqueline Morton
Thursday, March 26, at Sarasota Yacht Club Benefiting SPARCC
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his year’s SPARRCle on the Bay was as elegant as ever. Themed “Through the Looking Glass,” the event was meant to shine light on the work that Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center does in the community — helping people coming from the dark, head into a bright future. “I wanted everything to be silver and sparkling,” says event co-chair Carol English. From the hanging crystal chandeliers to the silver tablecloths and centerpieces, the event lit up the Sarasota Yacht Club.
Nathan and Jessica Hays, SPARCC CEO
HEATHER MERRIMAN | BLACK TIE EDITOR The event’s theme was “Through the Looking Glass.”
BY THE NUMBERS
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Guests
Lynne Koy with Dr. John and Patti Quirk
The mirrored centerpieces featured silver picks and white flowers.
More than $100,000 Amount raised
Brigid and Shane Saah