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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
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Manuel Chepote, Dora Limoncelli, Francis Verdone and Angel and Mila Garcia
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Sal Diaz-Verson and Anne Weintraub
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Suria and Jorge Gonzales
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Christine Gutierrez and Miguel Acevedo
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Linda and Bill Keele
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Caelina and Joao Lima
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Angie Munet, Meta Robinson and Sandra Leake
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Harold Reyes and Carlos Garcia
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Pat Riley, The Rev. Peter Zugaj and Marilyn Maleckas
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Ivelisse Rivera, Luis Pavon and Natalia Cava
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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
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John and Lisa Shepard, Jim Collins, Beth Lancaster, Anne Weintraub and Sal Diaz-Verson
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Florence Sullivan with Alex and Olga Silva
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Dick Utley, Mike Cetro and Keith Cole
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