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Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore's Ball


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 5:00 a.m. November 20, 2010
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The Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore's Ball took place at the Bird Key Yacht Club and was hosted by Commodore and Mrs. Sanandres on Saturday, Nov. 20. The event began with a cocktail hour with an elaborate ice sculpture of a yacht as the centerpiece of the h'ordeuvres table. Following cocktail hour, there was dinner and dancing for all the yacht club members in attendance. 

 

Carlene and Robert Baime, Catherine and Arthur Armitage, with Commodore Louis Sanandres and Barbara Sanandres at the Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore's Ball.
Carlene and Robert Baime, Catherine and Arthur Armitage, with Commodore Louis Sanandres and Barbara Sanandres at the Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore's Ball.
Cynthia Stepp, Stephen and Wendy Rhodes and Sally Ross.
Cynthia Stepp, Stephen and Wendy Rhodes and Sally Ross.
Dorothea Morris, Bernie Boutet pose with Jimmy and Lynn Hayes.
Dorothea Morris, Bernie Boutet pose with Jimmy and Lynn Hayes.
Charlotte Isaacs, Bob Petersen with Lynda and Fred Doery.
Charlotte Isaacs, Bob Petersen with Lynda and Fred Doery.
Ann Weber plays the piano during cocktail hour at the Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore's Ball.
Ann Weber plays the piano during cocktail hour at the Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore's Ball.
Payne and Sally Kessler
Payne and Sally Kessler
Barbara Sanandres and Commodore Louis Sanandres pose with executive chef Joe Santangini in front of the boat ice sculpture that Santangini created especially for Commodore Sanandres.
Barbara Sanandres and Commodore Louis Sanandres pose with executive chef Joe Santangini in front of the boat ice sculpture that Santangini created especially for Commodore Sanandres.
Frank Spinola, Chris Hersberger, Gaye Schwarz, Mary Jo Spinola, and Mike and Linda Burke
Frank Spinola, Chris Hersberger, Gaye Schwarz, Mary Jo Spinola, and Mike and Linda Burke
Jack Schwarz, Art Hersberger and David Taylor
Jack Schwarz, Art Hersberger and David Taylor
Carol and Barry Zitnick with Annette and Bill Lloyd at the Commodore's Ball.
Carol and Barry Zitnick with Annette and Bill Lloyd at the Commodore's Ball.
Ann Smith and Cliff Parker enjoy some appetizers at the Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore's Ball.
Ann Smith and Cliff Parker enjoy some appetizers at the Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore's Ball.
Erv and Judy Sande
Erv and Judy Sande
An ice sculpture created by executive chef Joe Santangini.
An ice sculpture created by executive chef Joe Santangini.
Jack Montgomery, Susan Harlan, Rob Harlan and Anne Montgomery
Jack Montgomery, Susan Harlan, Rob Harlan and Anne Montgomery
Commodore Louis Sanandres and Barbara Sanandres pose together in the foyer of the Bird Key Yacht Club.
Commodore Louis Sanandres and Barbara Sanandres pose together in the foyer of the Bird Key Yacht Club.
Jane Levan poses with Sally Wright at the Commodore's Ball.
Jane Levan poses with Sally Wright at the Commodore's Ball.

 

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