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Circus with a Purpose, A Benefit For St. Jude Church


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 5:00 p.m. February 13, 2015
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The circus-themed celebration which benefits the Parish Program for the Needy will feature acts by the Circus Arts Conservatory performers, dancing, and a gourmet meal at the Michael’s On East Ballroom. Pre-bidding for the live and silent auctions is available at www.BiddingOwl.com/StJudeSarasota. Winning bidders do not have to be present at the Gala to claim their prizes. Reservations are $150 per person and tickets are available for purchase at www.StJudeSarasota.com/Gala. For more information or to inquire about Sponsorship Opportunities, please call Kathy Schersten at 941-377-5965.
Alex and Wendy Barroso with Pia Alvia
Alex and Wendy Barroso with Pia Alvia
Felipe and Natalia Cava with Gianna Jackson and Christine Wyckoff
Felipe and Natalia Cava with Gianna Jackson and Christine Wyckoff
Manuel Chepote, Dora Limoncelli, Francis Verdone and Angel and Mila Garcia
Manuel Chepote, Dora Limoncelli, Francis Verdone and Angel and Mila Garcia
Sal Diaz-Verson and Anne Weintraub
Sal Diaz-Verson and Anne Weintraub
Suria and Jorge Gonzales
Suria and Jorge Gonzales
Christine Gutierrez and Miguel Acevedo
Christine Gutierrez and Miguel Acevedo
Linda and Bill Keele
Linda and Bill Keele
Evi Kelly-Lentz and Paola Scarpatti
Evi Kelly-Lentz and Paola Scarpatti
Caelina and Joao Lima
Caelina and Joao Lima
Angie Munet, Meta Robinson and Sandra Leake
Angie Munet, Meta Robinson and Sandra Leake
Luis Pavon, Julissa Baez-Pavon, Yanela Moru and Miguel Yimenez
Luis Pavon, Julissa Baez-Pavon, Yanela Moru and Miguel Yimenez
Harold Reyes and Carlos Garcia
Harold Reyes and Carlos Garcia
Pat Riley, The Rev. Peter Zugaj and Marilyn Maleckas
Pat Riley, The Rev. Peter Zugaj and Marilyn Maleckas
Ivelisse Rivera, Luis Pavon and Natalia Cava
Ivelisse Rivera, Luis Pavon and Natalia Cava
Chairwoman Kathy Schersten, Luis Gutierrez, Fr. Celestino Gutierrez and Marybel Gutierrez
Chairwoman Kathy Schersten, Luis Gutierrez, Fr. Celestino Gutierrez and Marybel Gutierrez
Chairwoman Kathy Schersten and Fr. Celestino Gutierrez
Chairwoman Kathy Schersten and Fr. Celestino Gutierrez
Lisa Shepard, Jim Collins and Beth Lancaster
Lisa Shepard, Jim Collins and Beth Lancaster
John and Lisa Shepard, Jim Collins, Beth Lancaster, Anne Weintraub and Sal Diaz-Verson
John and Lisa Shepard, Jim Collins, Beth Lancaster, Anne Weintraub and Sal Diaz-Verson
Florence Sullivan with Alex and Olga Silva
Florence Sullivan with Alex and Olga Silva
Dick Utley, Mike Cetro and Keith Cole
Dick Utley, Mike Cetro and Keith Cole
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Rudy and Maricarmen Vazmina with Bob Richardson

 

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