• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • 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
  • LWR 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
  • LWR 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
  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Firefly Gala


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 10:00 p.m. March 23, 2013
  • Black Tie
  • Share
Firefly Gala
Drs. Emily and Mike Arsenault
Drs. Emily and Mike Arsenault
Katie Biter and Crystal Lahners
Katie Biter and Crystal Lahners
Sarah Bosek, Christina Cassidy, Julie Kapiotis, Kristin Oldham and Beth Wild
Sarah Bosek, Christina Cassidy, Julie Kapiotis, Kristin Oldham and Beth Wild
Jennifer Bowles and Jaime Barringer
Jennifer Bowles and Jaime Barringer
Jennifer Bowles and Jaime Barringer
Jennifer Bowles and Jaime Barringer
Matthew Buchanan and Diana Kelly
Matthew Buchanan and Diana Kelly
Piper and Ashley Carson
Piper and Ashley Carson
Allison and Jamie Cevario
Allison and Jamie Cevario
Chris and Aimee Cogan
Chris and Aimee Cogan
Co-hosts Aimee and Chris Cogan
Co-hosts Aimee and Chris Cogan
Pam Colyer and Keely Crosby
Pam Colyer and Keely Crosby
Ariane and Bob Dart
Ariane and Bob Dart
Jerry and Wendy Feinstein
Jerry and Wendy Feinstein
Rosanne and Chris Frano
Rosanne and Chris Frano
Liebe and Billy Gamble
Liebe and Billy Gamble
Mike and Tina Granthon
Mike and Tina Granthon
Johanna Gustafsson and Chris Pinckney
Johanna Gustafsson and Chris Pinckney
Brent and Kristan Hamill, Pauline Joerger and Barbara and Todd Stainbrook
Brent and Kristan Hamill, Pauline Joerger and Barbara and Todd Stainbrook
Kristin Houseknecht
Kristin Houseknecht
Marty Hurwitz and Marsa Truscott
Marty Hurwitz and Marsa Truscott
Kerry Kasool, Jena Wilson and Deanna Creaturo
Kerry Kasool, Jena Wilson and Deanna Creaturo
Gail and Ben Klein
Gail and Ben Klein
Lee Kotwicki and Tom Coundit
Lee Kotwicki and Tom Coundit
Paul Loranger and Julia Loranger
Paul Loranger and Julia Loranger
Brenda and Geoffrey Michel with Ashley Kozel
Brenda and Geoffrey Michel with Ashley Kozel
Andy and Kirstin Minor
Andy and Kirstin Minor
Colleen Orbegosso
Colleen Orbegosso
Lindsey Osburn and James Morrison
Lindsey Osburn and James Morrison
Nikki O'Sullivan, Bev Murray and Meghan Connolly
Nikki O'Sullivan, Bev Murray and Meghan Connolly
Dr. Michelle and John Pennie, Jill and Chris Malkin and Mary Demert
Dr. Michelle and John Pennie, Jill and Chris Malkin and Mary Demert
Dr. Maria Perrone and her daughter, Francesca Perrone
Dr. Maria Perrone and her daughter, Francesca Perrone
Michelle Perrone
Michelle Perrone
Mindy, Magnus and Wayne Rollins
Mindy, Magnus and Wayne Rollins
Bob and Jen Rubenzer
Bob and Jen Rubenzer
Justin Russell and Elisa Indell
Justin Russell and Elisa Indell
David and Civia Snyder
David and Civia Snyder
Daria Spina and Alison O'Donoghue
Daria Spina and Alison O'Donoghue
Dan and Nicole Starostecki
Dan and Nicole Starostecki
Kevin Steinwachs and Kristin Houseknecht
Kevin Steinwachs and Kristin Houseknecht
Chuck and Christi Toman with Kelly and Bobby Rosenberg
Chuck and Christi Toman with Kelly and Bobby Rosenberg
Marsa Truscott
Marsa Truscott
Helga and Hank Williams
Helga and Hank Williams
Jamii Yenne and Dane Peterson
Jamii Yenne and Dane Peterson

 

Latest News

A Goodwill bookstore and donation center will occupy the new outparcel building at 3160 Gulf of Mexico Drive by the end of the year.
  • December 16, 2025
Goodwill to open Dec. 18 on Longboat Key
Pator Caleb Free's daughter JoJo Free attends Risen Savior Academy.
  • December 16, 2025
Lutheran church brings more Christian education to Lakewood Ranch
Joan M. Durante Community Park, Longboat Key.
  • December 16, 2025
Longboat Key's Durante Park reopens after hurricane repairs
Plans are to replace the Roy McBean Boys & Girls Club in Newtown with a new building and convert the current structure into outdoor play space.
  • December 16, 2025
After years of repairs, Boys & Girls Club plans to rebuild

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

The World of Chucko photo-bombs Dana Dalpra, Lauren Hersh and Tami and Phillip Lanham.
  • December 14, 2025
Sarasota Art Museum steps into Style Moderne for annual Art Bash
SPARCC Holiday Luncheon co-chairs Melissa Silva, Tina McGovern and Cator Hartley
  • December 11, 2025
SPARCC holiday luncheon welcomes record turnout
Co-chair Kara Wootson, Planned Parenthood Director of Philanthropy Lauren Stroman, Co-chairs Lissa Murphy, LaVerne Green and Roz Painter-Goffi
  • December 8, 2025
Supporters Rise & Shine for Planned Parenthood brunch
Britnie Sutika, CEO Kristie Skoglund, Kimberly Treharne, Paola Pinillos and Kate Reed
  • December 7, 2025
Florida Center for Early Childhood hosts 2nd annual Wonder Gala
Celia Young, Pat Reinhart, Ina Goldberg and Sherry Wheeler channel their inner flapper style for the Great Gatsby-inspired Poinsettia Luncheon.
  • December 5, 2025
Sarasota Opera Guild rings in holidays at Poinsettia Luncheon
Bill and Robyn Sadlo, Barb and Jay Lancer and Marjolaine and Steve Townsend
  • November 23, 2025
Boys and Girls Clubs' Champions for Children honors Baranciks' legacy

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 © 2025 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