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Blue Ties and Butterflies Preview Party


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 11:00 p.m. January 30, 2014
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Blue Ties and Butterflies Preview Party
Roberto Acevedo and Christina Sadler
Roberto Acevedo and Christina Sadler
Dan Babcock,  Miqui Lora and Kathy Babcock
Dan Babcock, Miqui Lora and Kathy Babcock
Dan Babcock and Miqui Lora show off their blue shoes at the Blue Ties and Butterflies Preview Party.
Dan Babcock and Miqui Lora show off their blue shoes at the Blue Ties and Butterflies Preview Party.
Rebecca and Richard Bergman with Katie and Michael Moulton
Rebecca and Richard Bergman with Katie and Michael Moulton
Suzy Blair and Mary Jane Hartenstine
Suzy Blair and Mary Jane Hartenstine
Susan Cochran’s stunning butterfly clutch
Susan Cochran’s stunning butterfly clutch
Drew and Barbara Cervasio
Drew and Barbara Cervasio
Barbara and Drew Cervasio
Barbara and Drew Cervasio
Karen Chandler, Mary Hellhake and Becca Smith
Karen Chandler, Mary Hellhake and Becca Smith
Susan Cochran with host Graci McGillicuddy
Susan Cochran with host Graci McGillicuddy
Susan Cochran dressing to the theme of Blue Ties and Butterflies at the preview party.
Susan Cochran dressing to the theme of Blue Ties and Butterflies at the preview party.
DeAnna Creaturo and Laura DeLeo
DeAnna Creaturo and Laura DeLeo
Daniel DeLeo, Freya Zollinger and Loyd Robbins
Daniel DeLeo, Freya Zollinger and Loyd Robbins
Pete and Melissa DeLisser
Pete and Melissa DeLisser
Michael Evers and Pamela Hughes
Michael Evers and Pamela Hughes
Jennie Famiglio, Kimberly Manooshian, Margaret March and Jennifer Fox
Jennie Famiglio, Kimberly Manooshian, Margaret March and Jennifer Fox
Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy hosted a preview party for Blue Ties and Butterfiles at their home Thursday, Jan. 30.
Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy hosted a preview party for Blue Ties and Butterfiles at their home Thursday, Jan. 30.
Michael Ford, Rob Hansen, Sally Schule, Roberto Acevedo and Shani Louis
Michael Ford, Rob Hansen, Sally Schule, Roberto Acevedo and Shani Louis
Jennifer Fox tries on a John Hardy necklace at the Blue Ties and Butterflies Preview Party.
Jennifer Fox tries on a John Hardy necklace at the Blue Ties and Butterflies Preview Party.
Jennifer Fox tries on a John Hardy necklace at the Blue Ties and Butterflies Preview Party.
Jennifer Fox tries on a John Hardy necklace at the Blue Ties and Butterflies Preview Party.
Rich Gerrity, Mark Famiglio and Sue Miller
Rich Gerrity, Mark Famiglio and Sue Miller
Linda Gifford and Valerie Pober
Linda Gifford and Valerie Pober
Linda Gifford and Valerie Pober
Linda Gifford and Valerie Pober
Guests look on as Child Protection Center executive director Douglas Staley talks about the organization and thanks everyone for their support.
Guests look on as Child Protection Center executive director Douglas Staley talks about the organization and thanks everyone for their support.
Paul and Jenni Hudson, host Graci McGillicuddy and Robert and Shannon Warren
Paul and Jenni Hudson, host Graci McGillicuddy and Robert and Shannon Warren
Paul and Jenni Hudson with host Dennis McGillicuddy
Paul and Jenni Hudson with host Dennis McGillicuddy
Jenni Hudson with Roger and Chairwoman Alisa Pettingell
Jenni Hudson with Roger and Chairwoman Alisa Pettingell
Paula Ippolito, Melissa DeLisser and Ann Davy
Paula Ippolito, Melissa DeLisser and Ann Davy
The Cinta Collection from John Hardy was featured at the Blue Ties and Butterflies Preview Party.
The Cinta Collection from John Hardy was featured at the Blue Ties and Butterflies Preview Party.
The Cinta Collection from John Hardy was featured at the Blue Ties and Butterflies Preview Party.
The Cinta Collection from John Hardy was featured at the Blue Ties and Butterflies Preview Party.
Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota donated this John Hardy ring for the Blue Ties and Butterflies auction.
Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota donated this John Hardy ring for the Blue Ties and Butterflies auction.
Jill Levine admires a John Hardy bracelet at the Blue Ties and Butterflies Preview Party.
Jill Levine admires a John Hardy bracelet at the Blue Ties and Butterflies Preview Party.
Miqui Lora and Tatyana Sharoubim
Miqui Lora and Tatyana Sharoubim
Kimberly Manooshian, Jennifer Fox and Lauren Fineman
Kimberly Manooshian, Jennifer Fox and Lauren Fineman
Anne McFall, Chairwoman Alisa Pettingell and Isa Lambert
Anne McFall, Chairwoman Alisa Pettingell and Isa Lambert
Host Graci McGillicuddy and Margaret Barnes
Host Graci McGillicuddy and Margaret Barnes
Hosts Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy with Sally Schule and Chairwoman Alisa Pettingell
Hosts Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy with Sally Schule and Chairwoman Alisa Pettingell
Hosts Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy with Sally Schule and Chairwoman Alisa Pettingell
Hosts Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy with Sally Schule and Chairwoman Alisa Pettingell
Hosts Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy, Sally Schule, Douglas Staley and Chairwoman Alisa Pettingell
Hosts Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy, Sally Schule, Douglas Staley and Chairwoman Alisa Pettingell
Hosts Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy, Sally Schule, Douglas Staley and Chairwoman Alisa Pettingell
Hosts Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy, Sally Schule, Douglas Staley and Chairwoman Alisa Pettingell
Hosts Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy
Hosts Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy
Host Graci McGillicuddy, Zachary Takerian, Sally Schule and Doug Chapman
Host Graci McGillicuddy, Zachary Takerian, Sally Schule and Doug Chapman
Veronica Miller and Douglas Staley
Veronica Miller and Douglas Staley
Cindy Monchecourt and Jenni Hudson
Cindy Monchecourt and Jenni Hudson
Michael Moulton and Richard Bergman
Michael Moulton and Richard Bergman
Michael Moulton with Sheri and Dennis Jesse
Michael Moulton with Sheri and Dennis Jesse
Katie and Michael Moulton
Katie and Michael Moulton
Megan Otto and Stephanie Rubner
Megan Otto and Stephanie Rubner
The McGillicuddy’s home was decorated with blue ties and butterflies made by children at the Child Protection Center.
The McGillicuddy’s home was decorated with blue ties and butterflies made by children at the Child Protection Center.
The McGillicuddy’s home was decorated with blue ties and butterflies made by children at the Child Protection Center.
The McGillicuddy’s home was decorated with blue ties and butterflies made by children at the Child Protection Center.
Emily Owen tries on a John Hardy bracelet at the Blue Ties and Butterflies Preview Party.
Emily Owen tries on a John Hardy bracelet at the Blue Ties and Butterflies Preview Party.
Chairwoman Alisa Pettingell, Susan Brennan and Anne Garlington
Chairwoman Alisa Pettingell, Susan Brennan and Anne Garlington
Chairwoman Alisa Pettingell, Paulo Ippolito and Shannon Warren
Chairwoman Alisa Pettingell, Paulo Ippolito and Shannon Warren
Roger and Chairwoman Alisa Pettingell
Roger and Chairwoman Alisa Pettingell
Roger and Chairwoman Alisa Pettingell
Roger and Chairwoman Alisa Pettingell
The 2nd annual Blue Ties and Butterflies event will be held Wednesday, April 9, at Michael’s On East.
The 2nd annual Blue Ties and Butterflies event will be held Wednesday, April 9, at Michael’s On East.
Sally Schule, Douglas Staley and Chairwoman Alisa Pettingell
Sally Schule, Douglas Staley and Chairwoman Alisa Pettingell
Sally Schule, Douglas Staley and Chairwoman Alisa Pettingell
Sally Schule, Douglas Staley and Chairwoman Alisa Pettingell
Tatyana Sharoubim and Santa LaBellman
Tatyana Sharoubim and Santa LaBellman
Tatyana Sharoubim and Katie Moulton
Tatyana Sharoubim and Katie Moulton
Jody Shinn and Theodora Dorf
Jody Shinn and Theodora Dorf
Becca Smith and Karen Chandler
Becca Smith and Karen Chandler
Douglas Staley and Susan Brennan
Douglas Staley and Susan Brennan
Zachary Takerian, Doug Chapman and Robert Dorf
Zachary Takerian, Doug Chapman and Robert Dorf
Suzanne Takerian and Sherry Chapman
Suzanne Takerian and Sherry Chapman
Suzanne Takerian with Theodora and Robert Dorf
Suzanne Takerian with Theodora and Robert Dorf
Janet Udell, Debbie Haspel, Rebecca Bergman and Jill Levine
Janet Udell, Debbie Haspel, Rebecca Bergman and Jill Levine
Bruce Udell with Larry Haspel
Bruce Udell with Larry Haspel
Bruce and Janet Udell with Dean and Kelly Dancer
Bruce and Janet Udell with Dean and Kelly Dancer
Jennifer Villacaces, Lauren Fineman, Margaret Barnes, Megan Otto and Allison Cochran
Jennifer Villacaces, Lauren Fineman, Margaret Barnes, Megan Otto and Allison Cochran
Paula Weisman and Allison Cochran
Paula Weisman and Allison Cochran

 

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