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The Palm Ball at Bay Preserve 'A Passion for Conservation'


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 5:30 p.m. February 7, 2015
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This year's theme is "A Passion for Conservation". Conservation Foundation's signature black tie event is an elegant evening of cocktails, dining and dancing at beautiful and historic Bay Preserve on the shores of Little Sarasota Bay. Proceeds from the unique Paddle Raise will benefit critical land conservation initiatives in our region.
Kent and Aimee Anderson
Kent and Aimee Anderson
Diane Barth, Lee Amos and Debi Osborne
Diane Barth, Lee Amos and Debi Osborne
Fran and Jamie Becker with Renee and Brett Farmer
Fran and Jamie Becker with Renee and Brett Farmer
Morgan and Liz Bentley
Morgan and Liz Bentley
Mark Burne, Lee Amos and Jeff Steinwachs
Mark Burne, Lee Amos and Jeff Steinwachs
Carlos and Janelle Beruff
Carlos and Janelle Beruff
Carlos and Janelle Beruff
Carlos and Janelle Beruff
Co-Chairs Janelle Beruff and Margaret Wise, Honorary Chair Cornelia Matson, Co-Chair Ariane Dart and Christine Johnson
Co-Chairs Janelle Beruff and Margaret Wise, Honorary Chair Cornelia Matson, Co-Chair Ariane Dart and Christine Johnson
Mark and Maria Burne with Iwan and Ausiya Mohamed
Mark and Maria Burne with Iwan and Ausiya Mohamed
Guests sipped champagne on the lawn at Bay Preserve during the social hour at Palm Ball.
Guests sipped champagne on the lawn at Bay Preserve during the social hour at Palm Ball.
Ann and Tom Charters
Ann and Tom Charters
Ann and Tom Charters
Ann and Tom Charters
Doug and Erin Christy
Doug and Erin Christy
Doug and Erin Christy
Doug and Erin Christy
The Palm Ball ‘A Passion for Conservation’ was held Saturday, Feb. 7, at Bay Preserve.
The Palm Ball ‘A Passion for Conservation’ was held Saturday, Feb. 7, at Bay Preserve.
The Palm Ball ‘A Passion for Conservation’ was held Saturday, Feb. 7, at Bay Preserve.
The Palm Ball ‘A Passion for Conservation’ was held Saturday, Feb. 7, at Bay Preserve.
The Palm Ball ‘A Passion for Conservation’ was held Saturday, Feb. 7, at Bay Preserve.
The Palm Ball ‘A Passion for Conservation’ was held Saturday, Feb. 7, at Bay Preserve.
The Palm Ball ‘A Passion for Conservation’ was held Saturday, Feb. 7, at Bay Preserve.
The Palm Ball ‘A Passion for Conservation’ was held Saturday, Feb. 7, at Bay Preserve.
String lights and chandeliers hung from the ceiling of the tent at The Palm Ball ‘A Passion for Conservation.’
String lights and chandeliers hung from the ceiling of the tent at The Palm Ball ‘A Passion for Conservation.’
Plants were brought in as part of the décor for The Palm Ball ‘A Passion for Conservation.’
Plants were brought in as part of the décor for The Palm Ball ‘A Passion for Conservation.’
Chandeliers were hung from the trees at Bay Preserve for The Palm Ball ‘A Passion for Conservation.’
Chandeliers were hung from the trees at Bay Preserve for The Palm Ball ‘A Passion for Conservation.’
Marta and Dominick Donato
Marta and Dominick Donato
Chris and Courtney Edbrooke
Chris and Courtney Edbrooke
Chris and Courtney Edbrooke
Chris and Courtney Edbrooke
Gerald Hase and Holly Eickman
Gerald Hase and Holly Eickman
Caroline Ellerson, Maria Heise and Aimee Cogan
Caroline Ellerson, Maria Heise and Aimee Cogan
Anne Essner and Deb Kabinoff
Anne Essner and Deb Kabinoff
Guests pose to get their photo taken at The Palm Ball ‘A Passion for Conservation.’
Guests pose to get their photo taken at The Palm Ball ‘A Passion for Conservation.’
Guests are welcomed by the Co-Chairs upon arriving at The Palm Ball ‘A Passion for Conservation.’
Guests are welcomed by the Co-Chairs upon arriving at The Palm Ball ‘A Passion for Conservation.’
Co-Chairs welcome guests to The Palm Ball ‘A Passion for Conservation.’
Co-Chairs welcome guests to The Palm Ball ‘A Passion for Conservation.’
Guests dance to live music on the dance floor at The Palm Ball ‘A Passion for Conservation.’
Guests dance to live music on the dance floor at The Palm Ball ‘A Passion for Conservation.’
Guests pose for a photo at The Palm Ball ‘A Passion for Conservation.’
Guests pose for a photo at The Palm Ball ‘A Passion for Conservation.’
Steven and Michelle Halbreich with Aurelie and Mark van den Broek
Steven and Michelle Halbreich with Aurelie and Mark van den Broek
Lewis and Kay Hall, Richard and Bianca Lawrence and Brian and Caroline Ellerson
Lewis and Kay Hall, Richard and Bianca Lawrence and Brian and Caroline Ellerson
Dr. Sid and Anita Holec with Mary Evelyn Guyton and Adrian Gadd
Dr. Sid and Anita Holec with Mary Evelyn Guyton and Adrian Gadd
Katie Hollingsworth and Andrea Bailey
Katie Hollingsworth and Andrea Bailey
Christine and Bill Johnson
Christine and Bill Johnson
Christine and Bill Johnson
Christine and Bill Johnson
Donna Koffman with Morgan and Liz Bentley
Donna Koffman with Morgan and Liz Bentley
Stephanie Logan and Janae Rudacille
Stephanie Logan and Janae Rudacille
Paul Lukeman, George Hicks, Don Casto and Mike France
Paul Lukeman, George Hicks, Don Casto and Mike France
John Mason and Scott George
John Mason and Scott George
Dick and Cornelia Matson
Dick and Cornelia Matson
Dick and Cornelia Matson
Dick and Cornelia Matson
Honorary Chair Cornelia Matson, Co-Chairs Margaret Wise, Janelle Beruff and Ariane Dart, Christine Johnson and Co-Chair Mickey Davis
Honorary Chair Cornelia Matson, Co-Chairs Margaret Wise, Janelle Beruff and Ariane Dart, Christine Johnson and Co-Chair Mickey Davis
Rochelle Nigri, Keith Kleppinger and Tatiana Twarowski
Rochelle Nigri, Keith Kleppinger and Tatiana Twarowski
Renee Phinney and Charles Zweil
Renee Phinney and Charles Zweil
Casey Powell and Heather Chase-O’Neill
Casey Powell and Heather Chase-O’Neill
Brent and Marisol Proctor with Jennifer and Larry Fox
Brent and Marisol Proctor with Jennifer and Larry Fox
Rochelle and Keith Reeves
Rochelle and Keith Reeves
Burt and Kelly Romanoff
Burt and Kelly Romanoff
Burt and Kelly Romanoff
Burt and Kelly Romanoff
Tom Ross and Sally Trout
Tom Ross and Sally Trout
Anastasia Rostarchuk and Jeff Kirk
Anastasia Rostarchuk and Jeff Kirk
Bradd and Sally Schule
Bradd and Sally Schule
Bradd and Sally Schule
Bradd and Sally Schule
Denver and Jenn Stutler
Denver and Jenn Stutler
Jenn Stutler rocks a Mohawk up-do at The Palm Ball ‘A Passion for Conservation.’
Jenn Stutler rocks a Mohawk up-do at The Palm Ball ‘A Passion for Conservation.’
The sun was setting as guests began arriving at Bay Preserve for The Palm Ball ‘A Passion for Conservation.’
The sun was setting as guests began arriving at Bay Preserve for The Palm Ball ‘A Passion for Conservation.’
Jon Thaxton, Jessica Swift, Bill Johnson and Robert Gregory
Jon Thaxton, Jessica Swift, Bill Johnson and Robert Gregory
Julia Trampe, Andria Piekarz and Christine Johnson
Julia Trampe, Andria Piekarz and Christine Johnson
Tatiana and Greg Twarowski
Tatiana and Greg Twarowski

 

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