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Countdown to Mardi Gras 2014


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 11:00 p.m. March 4, 2014
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Countdown to Mardi Gras 2014
Judy Altier and Kelly McEvoy
Judy Altier and Kelly McEvoy
Judy Altier and Kelly McEvoy
Judy Altier and Kelly McEvoy
Steve Altier and Steve Paley
Steve Altier and Steve Paley
Judy and Eladio Amores
Judy and Eladio Amores
Rosemary Angeleri, Chris DeLeonardo and Linda Ren
Rosemary Angeleri, Chris DeLeonardo and Linda Ren
Jennifer and Steve Boone with Faith McClellan
Jennifer and Steve Boone with Faith McClellan
Lisa Clark and Kathi Cummins
Lisa Clark and Kathi Cummins
Chris Davis and Tara Booker
Chris Davis and Tara Booker
The décor at Goodwill Manasota’s ‘Countdown to Mardi Gras’
The décor at Goodwill Manasota’s ‘Countdown to Mardi Gras’
The ballroom at Michael’s On East was decorated in deep purples and greens for Goodwill Manasota’s ‘Countdown to Mardi Gras.’
The ballroom at Michael’s On East was decorated in deep purples and greens for Goodwill Manasota’s ‘Countdown to Mardi Gras.’
Co-Chairs Penny DiGregorio and Kim Davis
Co-Chairs Penny DiGregorio and Kim Davis
Co-Chairs Penny DiGregorio and Kim Davis
Co-Chairs Penny DiGregorio and Kim Davis
Mark and Patti Durham
Mark and Patti Durham
Mary Flynn and Mary Beth Flynn
Mary Flynn and Mary Beth Flynn
Gary and Deborah Landsman
Gary and Deborah Landsman
Mary LeMay and Susan Neaves
Mary LeMay and Susan Neaves
Mardi Gras masks were at each table at ‘Countdown to Mardi Gras.’
Mardi Gras masks were at each table at ‘Countdown to Mardi Gras.’
Mardi Gras masks were at each table at ‘Countdown to Mardi Gras.’
Mardi Gras masks were at each table at ‘Countdown to Mardi Gras.’
Guests donned masks at Goodwill Manasota’s ‘Countdown to Mardi Gras.’
Guests donned masks at Goodwill Manasota’s ‘Countdown to Mardi Gras.’
Graci McGillicuddy, Jeremy Miller and Don Roberts
Graci McGillicuddy, Jeremy Miller and Don Roberts
Susan Neaves and Charles Meyer
Susan Neaves and Charles Meyer
Kristen Orbino, Kevin Callans and Faith McClellan
Kristen Orbino, Kevin Callans and Faith McClellan
Jeff and Virginia Orenstein
Jeff and Virginia Orenstein
Jeff and Virginia Orenstein
Jeff and Virginia Orenstein
Steve Paley and Veronica Miller
Steve Paley and Veronica Miller
Steve Paley and Veronica Miller
Steve Paley and Veronica Miller
Bob Rosinsky, Doug Ott, Ruth Williams, Sandi Ott and Norma Hilgert
Bob Rosinsky, Doug Ott, Ruth Williams, Sandi Ott and Norma Hilgert
John and Tompie Vita
John and Tompie Vita
John and Tompie Vita
John and Tompie Vita
Susie Walters and Jeanie Kirkpatrick
Susie Walters and Jeanie Kirkpatrick
Josh Weaver and Matt Shemwell
Josh Weaver and Matt Shemwell
Dr. Richard Wharton, Dr. Lou Bertha McKenzie-Wharton and Joseph Wharton
Dr. Richard Wharton, Dr. Lou Bertha McKenzie-Wharton and Joseph Wharton

 

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