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THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2012
COVER JUMP/CAMERA READY neck, Mickey Watson and Jim Minton, were just a few of the evening’s highlights. Proceeds from the gala, held once every three years, benefit the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation’s ENVISION initiative to provide opportunities for leadingedge health care.
Karl Newkirk, Larry and Carmen Lawrence and Ricky Newkirk
Van Wezel 35th Anniversary Gala
Marguerite and Logan Malone
Saturday, Feb. 25 | Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Right: Sid Pocius and Sofia Sokolenko
Mario and Ann Marie Govic
Lisa Beckstein
Photos by Loren Mayo
Co-Chairwomen Lucille Smith and Nikki Taylor Right: Congressman Vern and Sandy Buchanan with Judy and Steven Soldinger
say the secret word,
and join us for a truly ducky evening to benefit senior Friendship Centers.
YOU BET YOUR LIFE a
madcap evening
we build homes
Presented by Senior Friendship Centers
MyGreenBuildings is ready to handle your project from design to completion. From luxury waterfront homes to remodeling of bungalows to ultra performance green homes, we’ve built it.
Featuring: Captain Spaulding, the African Explorer An opera interlude Dinner by Michael’s On East with open bar Better-than-ever silent auction …and more
Call us to discuss your next project at 941.366.7280
T une in: T uesday, March 13 show T ime: 6:30 p.m. T ickets: $ 150 sponsorships: available from $500 where: senior Friendship Centers 1888 Brother geenen way
cocktail attire
205 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota, FL (by City Hall)
March 8, 9 & 10, 2012 Preview Party & Sale Jazz Trio & Hors d’oeuvres March 8 - Thursday, 5-8 p.m. Admission $15/person (at the door)
sarasota
valet parking
Last Year Sold Out – Call Now!
(941) 556-3205
All proceeds help support
$
36TH Annual
10/person (in advance)
(Ticket valid for entire show)
Show Dates March 9 - Friday, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. March 10 - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Admission $6/person $1 discount with this ad
www.FriendshipCenters.org
T hank you to our stars*
ANTIqUES SHOW & SALE
• Antiques & More • Crystal/Glass A Benefit for Charity Repair SARASOTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM • Pineapple Gallery 801 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota • Pantry/Market FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, SARASOTA • Snack Bar Presented by the United Methodist Women • 40 Dealers from many states and the Rotary Club of Sarasota Sunrise
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Groucho Sponsor: Ronson Family Harpo Sponsors: Gerri Aaron, Ernie Garcia, Mary Ann Robinson Chico Sponsors: Sylvia Cohodas, Northern Trust, Lee Peterson, SunTrust Bank Zeppo Sponsors: Nate Benderson and Anne Virag, Boyer & Jackson, PA, Carlos F. Caballero MD, Shirley Irons Faist/Kerkering, Barberio & Co., PA, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Jules and Sheila Rose, Betty Schoenbaum, Samuel Smullin, Elisabeth and Gil Waters Table Sponsor: Victoria and Harry Leopold Gummo Sponsors: Ken and Margaret Abt, Jewel Ash, Rochelle Bernard, Gladys Bernstein, Marvin and Annette Black, Peter and JoAnn Campisi, Robert Carter, Classic White Space, Diemer Family, Beatrice Friedman, Kim Githler, Robert and Bonny Israeloff, John and Tana Sandefur Foundation, Doris M. Kaplan, Menell Family Foundation – Betty Menell, Carolyn Michel, Gloria Moss, Mutual of America, Notre Dame Club of Greater Sarasota, In Memory of Brother Wm. Geenen, Carol and Howard Phillips, Dr. and Mrs. Albert Resnick, Mr. and Mrs. Skip Sack, Molly Schechter, Jane Smiley, Alan and Sandy Weis, Bill and Margaret Wise Media Sponsors: The Observer Group and SRQ Magazine * Sponsors as of February 16, 2012
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…AND THEN SOME
941-955-0935
www.firstsrq.com
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a madcap evening
Jennifer Saslaw, Pamela Swain, Charlie Ann Syprett and Deb Knowles