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PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Commodore's Ball and Opening


  • By Mallory Gnaegy
  • | 5:00 a.m. January 26, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Commodore's Ball and Opening
Phil Couture, Dana Magee, Courtney and Vice Commodore Lee Goodman
Phil Couture, Dana Magee, Courtney and Vice Commodore Lee Goodman
Gra and Sergio Luciani
Gra and Sergio Luciani
Marcy Hodges, Steven LaBell and Robbie Marcus
Marcy Hodges, Steven LaBell and Robbie Marcus
Kay and former Commodore Bob Goodman, 2008
Kay and former Commodore Bob Goodman, 2008
Rhonda Coblentz, Carla Rayman and Lora Bedford
Rhonda Coblentz, Carla Rayman and Lora Bedford
Former Commodore David and Audrey Campbell, 2002
Former Commodore David and Audrey Campbell, 2002
Christina Solomon, Sandy and George Mazzarantani, and retired professional baseball player Bobby Bonilla
Christina Solomon, Sandy and George Mazzarantani, and retired professional baseball player Bobby Bonilla
Commodore Willa and Michael Saalwaechter
Commodore Willa and Michael Saalwaechter
Bob Major and Barbara Ellen
Bob Major and Barbara Ellen
Rose and former Commodore John Mattroan, 2007
Rose and former Commodore John Mattroan, 2007
Former Commodore Bud and Betty McGinness, 1997
Former Commodore Bud and Betty McGinness, 1997
Patty Di Pano, Jane Hutchins and Mary Ann Darbelnet
Patty Di Pano, Jane Hutchins and Mary Ann Darbelnet
Former Commodore Marie and Elof Rosenblad, 2003
Former Commodore Marie and Elof Rosenblad, 2003

 

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