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ALSO Gala: Prom 2014


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 10:00 p.m. October 11, 2014
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ALSO Gala: Prom 2014 benefits ALSO Youth, a nonprofit providing support, programs, and outreach to southwest Florida's LGBT youth. Featuring three-course dinner and drinks, master of ceremonies Joey Panek, and music and dancing. The Prom theme invites guests to relive or remake their prom experience. Cocktail attire. Individual tickets are $125, with sponsorship opportunities available. For more information, please visit www.alsoyouth.org or call 941-951-2576.
City Commissioner Suzanne Atwell and JoAnne DeVries
City Commissioner Suzanne Atwell and JoAnne DeVries
Steven Bolin, David Keener, James Jordan, Michael Zuckerberg, Kyle Kellogg and Jose Gonzalez
Steven Bolin, David Keener, James Jordan, Michael Zuckerberg, Kyle Kellogg and Jose Gonzalez
Louise and Co-Chair Tony Boothby
Louise and Co-Chair Tony Boothby
Guests wore corsages at the ALSO Prom.
Guests wore corsages at the ALSO Prom.
Elliot Evins and Molly Swift
Elliot Evins and Molly Swift
Elliot Evins and Molly Swift
Elliot Evins and Molly Swift
Andy Frank and Alfred Rose with Michael and Ruth Harshman
Andy Frank and Alfred Rose with Michael and Ruth Harshman
Scott George, Jeffrey Gissinger and Michael Edwards
Scott George, Jeffrey Gissinger and Michael Edwards
Scott George and John Mason
Scott George and John Mason
Scott George, Casey Syring, John Mason and Ann Syring
Scott George, Casey Syring, John Mason and Ann Syring
Phil King and Betty Schoenbaum with Ellen and Co-Chair Mark Steinwachs
Phil King and Betty Schoenbaum with Ellen and Co-Chair Mark Steinwachs
Bob Nosal, Joey Panek, Michael Edwards and Bob Trisolini
Bob Nosal, Joey Panek, Michael Edwards and Bob Trisolini
David Payne, Bonie Barton, Mary Ann Shea and Gigi Payne
David Payne, Bonie Barton, Mary Ann Shea and Gigi Payne
Loe Phaenasavanh and Jesse Balaity
Loe Phaenasavanh and Jesse Balaity
Chris Best, Donna Iwaniura and Louise and Co-Chair Tony Boothby have fun in the photobooth at ALSO Gala: Prom 2014.
Chris Best, Donna Iwaniura and Louise and Co-Chair Tony Boothby have fun in the photobooth at ALSO Gala: Prom 2014.
ALSO Youth hosted the ALSO Gale: Prom 2014 Saturday, Oct. 11, at The Francis.
ALSO Youth hosted the ALSO Gale: Prom 2014 Saturday, Oct. 11, at The Francis.
Nick and Julie Roknich
Nick and Julie Roknich
Greg Taylor, Pauline Parrish and Cathy Wilson
Greg Taylor, Pauline Parrish and Cathy Wilson
Bob Trisolini and Bob Nosal with Co-Chair Tony Boothby
Bob Trisolini and Bob Nosal with Co-Chair Tony Boothby
Kyla and Dave Weiner
Kyla and Dave Weiner
Kyla and Dave Weiner
Kyla and Dave Weiner
Jennifer Wood, Heather Eslien and Dr. Mary Davenport
Jennifer Wood, Heather Eslien and Dr. Mary Davenport

 

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