• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Key Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Key Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

The Palm Ball


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 11:30 p.m. February 5, 2011
  • Black Tie
  • Share
An elegant jewel-toned evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing under the stars at Bay Preserve at Osprey. Proceeds benefit critical land conservation initiatives on our bays, beaches and barrier islands.
Chairwomen Amie Swan, Lynn Morris, Nora Johnson, Margaret Wise and Pauline Joerger
Chairwomen Amie Swan, Lynn Morris, Nora Johnson, Margaret Wise and Pauline Joerger
George Adley and Deborah Blue
George Adley and Deborah Blue
Fran and Jamie Becker with Roger and Alisa Pettingell
Fran and Jamie Becker with Roger and Alisa Pettingell
Carlos and Janelle Beruff with Diana Kelly and Tim Fannin
Carlos and Janelle Beruff with Diana Kelly and Tim Fannin
Betsy Murrin-Colbert, Michael and Tammy Taaffe, Dr. David Shoemaker and Yara Michaels
Betsy Murrin-Colbert, Michael and Tammy Taaffe, Dr. David Shoemaker and Yara Michaels
Ariane Dart, Melinda Laird, Julie Dooley, Valerie Leatherwood, Lesley France and Katie Hollingsworth
Ariane Dart, Melinda Laird, Julie Dooley, Valerie Leatherwood, Lesley France and Katie Hollingsworth
Scott and Mindy Dinenberg with Harold and Krista Johnson
Scott and Mindy Dinenberg with Harold and Krista Johnson
Sharon Black Floyd and Bill Harrison with Lee and Bob Peterson
Sharon Black Floyd and Bill Harrison with Lee and Bob Peterson
Liebe and Billy Gamble with Aimee and Chris Cogan
Liebe and Billy Gamble with Aimee and Chris Cogan
Larry and Jennifer Goichman with Bernice and Patrick Hebda
Larry and Jennifer Goichman with Bernice and Patrick Hebda
Anita and Sidney Holec with Honorary Chairwoman Cornelia Matson
Anita and Sidney Holec with Honorary Chairwoman Cornelia Matson
Susan Brennan and Phil Chmieleski
Susan Brennan and Phil Chmieleski
Betsy Murrin-Colbert and Tammy Taaffe
Betsy Murrin-Colbert and Tammy Taaffe
Paul and Jenni Hudson, Mark Steinwachs and Jarred Wilson
Paul and Jenni Hudson, Mark Steinwachs and Jarred Wilson
Diana Kelly and Tim Fannin
Diana Kelly and Tim Fannin
John and Laura Leeming
John and Laura Leeming
Bart and Karin Leereveld
Bart and Karin Leereveld
Terry McKee and friends
Terry McKee and friends
Eddie and Janice Michaeles
Eddie and Janice Michaeles
Brenda Michel and Mai Shiver
Brenda Michel and Mai Shiver
Alisa and Roger Pettingell
Alisa and Roger Pettingell
Barbara and Zeb Portanova
Barbara and Zeb Portanova
Barbara Portanova
Barbara Portanova
Mindy, Magnus and Wayne Rollins
Mindy, Magnus and Wayne Rollins
Dr. Chris Sforzo, Terri Vitale, Thomas Krug, Sherri Vitale and Valerie Leatherwood
Dr. Chris Sforzo, Terri Vitale, Thomas Krug, Sherri Vitale and Valerie Leatherwood
Dr. Chris Sforzo, Terri Vitale, Thomas Krug and Sherri Vitale
Dr. Chris Sforzo, Terri Vitale, Thomas Krug and Sherri Vitale
Barbara Staton and Nicolas Hemes with Ann and Tom Charters
Barbara Staton and Nicolas Hemes with Ann and Tom Charters
Jack Swan with Amy and Rob Swan
Jack Swan with Amy and Rob Swan
table
table
tent
tent
Elisabeth Waters with John and Betsy Kane-Hartnett
Elisabeth Waters with John and Betsy Kane-Hartnett
Soleman Tom Waters
Soleman Tom Waters
Steve Wilberding and Teri Hansen
Steve Wilberding and Teri Hansen

 

Latest News

Manatee County's District 1 commission seat was left vacant after Carol Felts died suddenly Feb. 24.
  • April 8, 2026
Manatee County District 1 commission seat open for applications
Construction has advanced quickly from Feb. 8 when this aerial photo was taken. The vantage point shows how close the school is from one of the runways at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
  • April 8, 2026
Manatee Technical College flying into SRQ with new aviation program
Five more hotels are in the works for Lakewood Ranch.
  • April 8, 2026
Five new hotels slated for Lakewood Ranch
Traffic is often bumper to bumper on Gulf Drive South. During spring break, even rainy days didn’t stop tourists from flocking to Anna Maria Island.
  • April 8, 2026
Longboat has a Bradenton Beach traffic problem

Sponsored Health Content

Sponsored Content

The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest in Black Tie

Sheila Weiss, Michael Goldman, Dr. Helene Lotman, Ellen Goldner, Marion Levine and Sasha Rosin make up the Hope in Bloom committee.
  • April 3, 2026
JFCS celebrates 40 years of service at Hope in Bloom
The co-chairs are Darci Jacob (ninth year), Vickie Smith (fourth year) and Carolyn Castro (first year).
  • March 28, 2026
SPARCC Runway 2026 reassembles a kaleidoscope of lives and fashion
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation President Stacey Corley with panelists Dr. Kelly Hamel, Dr. Sarah Kimball and Dr. Angela Boldo
  • March 28, 2026
Women & Medicine educates guests on women's health
Drayton Saunders acceps a Champion For Children award for MSC Foundation and President and CEO of Safe Children Coalition Brena Slater
  • March 27, 2026
Safe Children Coalition names 2026 Champions for Children
Terri King, Rocky and Liza Pappas
  • March 23, 2026
USF enjoys picture-perfect day for Brunch on the Bay
Lauren Athas, event Chair Lauren Christensen, Nati Shabat and Katie Biter
  • March 23, 2026
ODA supporters take Banyan Ball to Club Paraiso

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now