• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Sand Bucket List
  • 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
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • 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
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

2014 Illumination Gala 'Rockin' the Boat, Making Waves for The Gan'


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 6:00 p.m. November 15, 2014
  • Black Tie
  • Share
2014 Illumination Gala 'Rockin' the Boat, Making Waves for The Gan'
Cliff Abramson and Sue Huntting
Cliff Abramson and Sue Huntting
Eric Archer and Celia Stickler
Eric Archer and Celia Stickler
Greg and Alexandra Band with Cliff Abramson
Greg and Alexandra Band with Cliff Abramson
Terry and Eileen Blumenstein
Terry and Eileen Blumenstein
Jason and Mary Collier
Jason and Mary Collier
Leanne and Jeff Earl
Leanne and Jeff Earl
Matt and Nazare Edelson
Matt and Nazare Edelson
Kelly and Dr. Scott Engel
Kelly and Dr. Scott Engel
Laura Freeman and Cassandra Winters
Laura Freeman and Cassandra Winters
Ingrid Green, Alison Light and Mo Guttman
Ingrid Green, Alison Light and Mo Guttman
Sarah and Scott Hinds
Sarah and Scott Hinds
Herb Krasow and Mark Richmond
Herb Krasow and Mark Richmond
Fern and Daniella Levy
Fern and Daniella Levy
light
light
Elana Margolis and Cassandra Winters
Elana Margolis and Cassandra Winters
Paula and Rex Moon
Paula and Rex Moon
Joan Penzell and Charley Turon
Joan Penzell and Charley Turon
Kristi and Steve Quarles
Kristi and Steve Quarles
Mark and Stephany Richmond with Cliff Abramson
Mark and Stephany Richmond with Cliff Abramson
Alexis and Bruce Rosenberg
Alexis and Bruce Rosenberg
Rachna Satia with Ajay and Mohni Shah
Rachna Satia with Ajay and Mohni Shah
Rachna and Paul Satia
Rachna and Paul Satia
Mark Schlossberg, Ron Grossman, Nancy and Michelle Schlossberg
Mark Schlossberg, Ron Grossman, Nancy and Michelle Schlossberg
Patty and Allan Schreiber
Patty and Allan Schreiber
Jennifer and Scott Smith
Jennifer and Scott Smith
Kathy and Richard Stern
Kathy and Richard Stern
Rebecca and Michael Stults
Rebecca and Michael Stults
Rotem and Shana Tibi
Rotem and Shana Tibi
Harold Tick with Elana and Mark Margolis
Harold Tick with Elana and Mark Margolis
Alan and Joanne Trachtenberg with Cliff Abramson
Alan and Joanne Trachtenberg with Cliff Abramson
Anthony and Lucretia Tuffile
Anthony and Lucretia Tuffile
Charley Turon and Mark Margolis
Charley Turon and Mark Margolis
David and Anna Varine
David and Anna Varine
Eliane and Nathan Wheeler
Eliane and Nathan Wheeler
Ed and Renata Willner
Ed and Renata Willner
Jarett and Rachael Yavitz, Brittani and Robbie McLoughlin
Jarett and Rachael Yavitz, Brittani and Robbie McLoughlin

 

Latest News

  • May 21, 2026
Sarasota gunfire remains under investigation
The 7-Eleven planned for 44th Avenue West and White Eagle Boulevard will look similar to the 7-Eleven on University Parkway near Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.
  • May 21, 2026
7-Eleven planned for Lakewood Ranch fuels outrage
A new fire pit area awaits campers, along with the playground that was moved from Camp Flying Eagle, where camps used to be held.
  • May 21, 2026
Dream Oaks Camp opens near Rye Preserve just in time for summer
Elizabeth Arnold is transitioning from citizen activist to commissioner candidate. She's running for the District 1 seat.
  • May 21, 2026
Parrish resident steps up to protect rural Manatee County in District 1 race

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

CAC Co Founder Dolly Jacobs and all the models gather on the stage for the fashion show finale.
  • May 16, 2026
Circus Arts Conservatory hosts first Cirque Vogue fashion show
Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb, Katherine and Frank Martucci, and Jean and Joe Volpe
  • May 5, 2026
Sarasota Ballet ends season with dazzling evening
Joelson Krulewitz, Dick Vitale, Josh Krulewitz and Mike Soltys
  • May 3, 2026
Dick Vitale Gala draws the stars to raise money for pediatric cancer
Mette Milland, Toni Schemmel, Deb Kabinoff, Scott Taylor and Gana Gilkey
  • April 26, 2026
Cause 4 Hope raises crucial funds for Parkinson's programs
Lisa Holcomb, Jill Obrochta and Lisa Brakefield
  • April 26, 2026
Selby Gardens welcomes famed floral designer Ian Prosser for Lunch in the Gardens
Event co-chairs Charlie Ann Syprett and Dona Scott with WBTT founder and Artistic Director Nate Jacobs.
  • April 19, 2026
WBBT's April FĂȘte takes guests down colorful rabbit hole

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 © 2026 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.


Anytime. Anywhere. Observer.

From in-depth local reporting to real-time breaking news, stay connected to the stories shaping our community with the Your Observer app.

Download Now for Free