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5th Annual Compassion in Caring Luncheon


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 4:00 p.m. February 14, 2014
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Annual luncheon to benefit Tidewell Hospice with keynote speaker, J.R. Martinez, actor, author, motivational speaker and army veteran, will share his message of resilience and optimism while focusing on celebrating life and the relationships that make every day special. Mr. Martinez and his dancing partner took the coveted mirror ball trophy in season 13 of ABC's "Dancing With The Stars".
Guests gathered at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota for the 5th annual Compassion in Caring luncheon featuring J.R. Martinez.
Guests gathered at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota for the 5th annual Compassion in Caring luncheon featuring J.R. Martinez.
Justin Bogart, Teresa Bothell, Aida Matic and Michael Johnson
Justin Bogart, Teresa Bothell, Aida Matic and Michael Johnson
J.R. Martinez’ book ‘Full of Heart’ at the 5th annual Compassion in Caring luncheon.
J.R. Martinez’ book ‘Full of Heart’ at the 5th annual Compassion in Caring luncheon.
Rozalina Brack and Tonya Eubank
Rozalina Brack and Tonya Eubank
Ashley Dooley, Scott Collins and Jen Rust
Ashley Dooley, Scott Collins and Jen Rust
Tony Fudoli and Jerry Rush with Stacey and Kevin Logan
Tony Fudoli and Jerry Rush with Stacey and Kevin Logan
Charles and Susan Hines with Caitlin Moore and Kim French
Charles and Susan Hines with Caitlin Moore and Kim French
Hunter Jacob and Victoria Finley
Hunter Jacob and Victoria Finley
Hunter Jacob and Victoria Finley
Hunter Jacob and Victoria Finley
James Johnson, Mike Baker and Michael LaRocco
James Johnson, Mike Baker and Michael LaRocco
Joe and Kimberly Kopacz
Joe and Kimberly Kopacz
Sandy Labano and Shelly Gallagher
Sandy Labano and Shelly Gallagher
Sandy Labano and Shelly Gallagher
Sandy Labano and Shelly Gallagher
Vinnie and Marge Maisto with Marina Pennacchia and Robert Fierro
Vinnie and Marge Maisto with Marina Pennacchia and Robert Fierro
Norma Martina, Karen Rue and Teddy Stamplis
Norma Martina, Karen Rue and Teddy Stamplis
J.R. Martinez and Joe Barbetta
J.R. Martinez and Joe Barbetta
Aida Matic and Scott Collins
Aida Matic and Scott Collins
Diane McLaughlin, Rev. Chris Gray, Paula Gray and Lorraine Schwartz
Diane McLaughlin, Rev. Chris Gray, Paula Gray and Lorraine Schwartz
Lea Mei and Lisa Holland
Lea Mei and Lisa Holland
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Mary Monzingo, Violeta Huesman and Denise Pope
Tony Perre, Andrew Bar and Andy Spencer with Chris and Nicki Roode
Tony Perre, Andrew Bar and Andy Spencer with Chris and Nicki Roode
Marina Slavina and David Puyanic
Marina Slavina and David Puyanic
Marina Slavina and David Puyanic
Marina Slavina and David Puyanic
Shannon Stewartson and Alicia Chalmers
Shannon Stewartson and Alicia Chalmers
Co-Chairs Cindy Stuhley, Lory Weisensee, Julie Delaney, Margarete VanAntwerpen, Chris Currie and Judy Rush
Co-Chairs Cindy Stuhley, Lory Weisensee, Julie Delaney, Margarete VanAntwerpen, Chris Currie and Judy Rush
The beautifully decorated tables at the 5th annual Compassion in Caring luncheon
The beautifully decorated tables at the 5th annual Compassion in Caring luncheon
The beautifully decorated tables at the 5th annual Compassion in Caring luncheon
The beautifully decorated tables at the 5th annual Compassion in Caring luncheon
Linda Widra and Doug Whitney
Linda Widra and Doug Whitney
Linda Widra and Doug Whitney
Linda Widra and Doug Whitney
Holly Wright, Jonathan Fleece and Mary Monzingo
Holly Wright, Jonathan Fleece and Mary Monzingo

 

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