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The Palm Ball at Bay Preserve 'This Land is Your Land'


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 11:30 p.m. February 8, 2014
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An elegant evening under the stars with cocktails, dinner and dancing. The theme "This Land is Your Land" sets the tone for a special evening with a unique paddle raise benefiting land protection and preservation.
Amir Arbisser, Lisa Arbisser, Norma Arbisser and Aton Arbisser
Amir Arbisser, Lisa Arbisser, Norma Arbisser and Aton Arbisser
David and Lisa Arent
David and Lisa Arent
Matt Bailey and Bill Johnson
Matt Bailey and Bill Johnson
Dr. Joe and Elena Balzona with Anita and Dr. Sid Holec
Dr. Joe and Elena Balzona with Anita and Dr. Sid Holec
Diane Barth, Deborah and Roy Tammaro, Lisa Russo and Andy Mele
Diane Barth, Deborah and Roy Tammaro, Lisa Russo and Andy Mele
Jaime and Olga Carrion, Dr. Bill and Crystal Lahners, Pauline Joerger and David Sales
Jaime and Olga Carrion, Dr. Bill and Crystal Lahners, Pauline Joerger and David Sales
The table centerpieces at The Palm Ball at Bay Preserve ‘This Land is Your Land’
The table centerpieces at The Palm Ball at Bay Preserve ‘This Land is Your Land’
The table centerpieces at The Palm Ball at Bay Preserve ‘This Land is Your Land’
The table centerpieces at The Palm Ball at Bay Preserve ‘This Land is Your Land’
Tom Charters, Paula Murray, Frank Filipanits and Ann Charters
Tom Charters, Paula Murray, Frank Filipanits and Ann Charters
Chris and Aimee Cogan, Terri and Michael Klauber and Beth and Steve Knopik
Chris and Aimee Cogan, Terri and Michael Klauber and Beth and Steve Knopik
Co-Chair Mickey Davis, Honorary Chairwoman Cornelia Matson, Co-Chair Ariane Dart, Co-Chair Janelle Beruff, Co-Chair Margaret Wise and Christine Johnson
Co-Chair Mickey Davis, Honorary Chairwoman Cornelia Matson, Co-Chair Ariane Dart, Co-Chair Janelle Beruff, Co-Chair Margaret Wise and Christine Johnson
Co-Chair Mickey Davis, Honorary Chairwoman Cornelia Matson, Co-Chair Ariane Dart, Co-Chair Janelle Beruff, Co-Chair Margaret Wise and Christine Johnson
Co-Chair Mickey Davis, Honorary Chairwoman Cornelia Matson, Co-Chair Ariane Dart, Co-Chair Janelle Beruff, Co-Chair Margaret Wise and Christine Johnson
Phil and Julie Delaney
Phil and Julie Delaney
Laura and Dan DeLeo with Deanna Creaturo
Laura and Dan DeLeo with Deanna Creaturo
Linda and Dick Dickinson
Linda and Dick Dickinson
Chris and Michele Dillingham
Chris and Michele Dillingham
Julie Dooley, Ellen Steinwachs and Amanda Morris
Julie Dooley, Ellen Steinwachs and Amanda Morris
Julie Dooley, Ellen Steinwachs and Amanda Morris
Julie Dooley, Ellen Steinwachs and Amanda Morris
Courtney and Chris Edbrook
Courtney and Chris Edbrook
Courtney and Chris Edbrook
Courtney and Chris Edbrook
Nancy Evans, Ausiya Mohamed, Bea Chafeey and Janet Evans
Nancy Evans, Ausiya Mohamed, Bea Chafeey and Janet Evans
Jennie Famiglio and Margaret March-Kramer with Kimberly and George Manooshian
Jennie Famiglio and Margaret March-Kramer with Kimberly and George Manooshian
Scott George, Mollie Nelson and John Mason
Scott George, Mollie Nelson and John Mason
Sandra Gomez and Jennifer Goichman
Sandra Gomez and Jennifer Goichman
Sandra Gomez and Jennifer Goichman
Sandra Gomez and Jennifer Goichman
Gloria Good at The Palm Ball ‘This Land is Your Land’
Gloria Good at The Palm Ball ‘This Land is Your Land’
Katie and Peter Hayes
Katie and Peter Hayes
The heat lamps kept guests warm at The Palm Ball at Bay Preserve.
The heat lamps kept guests warm at The Palm Ball at Bay Preserve.
Sherry and Everette Howell with Charlene Neal
Sherry and Everette Howell with Charlene Neal
Mike and Paula Ippolito
Mike and Paula Ippolito
Pauline Joerger, Krista Toomre, Jill Middleton and Chrissy Hays
Pauline Joerger, Krista Toomre, Jill Middleton and Chrissy Hays
Pauline Joerger, Krista Toomre, Jill Middleton and Chrissy Hays
Pauline Joerger, Krista Toomre, Jill Middleton and Chrissy Hays
Carolyn Keystone, Chris Currie and Julie Foster
Carolyn Keystone, Chris Currie and Julie Foster
Steve and Beth Knopik
Steve and Beth Knopik
Steve and Beth Knopik
Steve and Beth Knopik
Tiffany and Peter Liashek with Chris Pincknay and Johanna Gustafsson
Tiffany and Peter Liashek with Chris Pincknay and Johanna Gustafsson
Kurt Lucas and Renee Phinney
Kurt Lucas and Renee Phinney
Kurt Lucas and Renee Phinney
Kurt Lucas and Renee Phinney
Dick and Honorary Chairwoman Cornelia Matson
Dick and Honorary Chairwoman Cornelia Matson
Dick and Honorary Chairwoman Cornelia Matson
Dick and Honorary Chairwoman Cornelia Matson
Jenn Stutler, Anne Westman, Kendall Pheasant and John Bowman
Jenn Stutler, Anne Westman, Kendall Pheasant and John Bowman
Jodi and Kevin McGaharan
Jodi and Kevin McGaharan
Graci and Dennis McGillicuddy
Graci and Dennis McGillicuddy
Graci and Dennis McGillicuddy
Graci and Dennis McGillicuddy
Greg and Lori McMillan
Greg and Lori McMillan
Mary Ann Meyer and Pati Ericson
Mary Ann Meyer and Pati Ericson
Iwan Mohamed, Kurt and Charlotte Stringfellow and Jan Pitchford
Iwan Mohamed, Kurt and Charlotte Stringfellow and Jan Pitchford
Angela Nutter, Courtney Edbrook, Graci McGillicuddy and Mickey Davis
Angela Nutter, Courtney Edbrook, Graci McGillicuddy and Mickey Davis
T.J. and Angela Nutter with Ned Davis
T.J. and Angela Nutter with Ned Davis
The tent at The Palm Ball was decorated with a citrus theme.
The tent at The Palm Ball was decorated with a citrus theme.
Guests gathered at Bay Preserve Saturday, Feb. 8, for The Palm Ball ‘This Land is Your Land.’
Guests gathered at Bay Preserve Saturday, Feb. 8, for The Palm Ball ‘This Land is Your Land.’
Kristen Paulus and Kyle Ruffing with Bianca and Richard Lawrence
Kristen Paulus and Kyle Ruffing with Bianca and Richard Lawrence
Jan and Mike Pitchford
Jan and Mike Pitchford
The Palm Ball program
The Palm Ball program
The Palm Ball program
The Palm Ball program
Wayne and Mindy Rollins
Wayne and Mindy Rollins
Wayne and Mindy Rollins
Wayne and Mindy Rollins
Tom Ross and Sally Trout
Tom Ross and Sally Trout
Allison and Peter Scanlan with Bernice and Patrick Hebda
Allison and Peter Scanlan with Bernice and Patrick Hebda
Felice Schulaner and Dennis Rees
Felice Schulaner and Dennis Rees
Jeff and Ellen Steinwachs with Amy and Ken Sussman
Jeff and Ellen Steinwachs with Amy and Ken Sussman
Denver and Jenn Stutler with Renee Phinney and Kurt Lucas
Denver and Jenn Stutler with Renee Phinney and Kurt Lucas
The tent at The Palm Ball was decorated with a citrus theme.
The tent at The Palm Ball was decorated with a citrus theme.
The tent at The Palm Ball was decorated with a citrus theme.
The tent at The Palm Ball was decorated with a citrus theme.
Jon Thaxton with Mary Dee and George Hicks
Jon Thaxton with Mary Dee and George Hicks
Mike and Karen Valentino
Mike and Karen Valentino
John and Retta Wagner
John and Retta Wagner
John and Retta Wagner
John and Retta Wagner

 

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