The Lakewood Ranch YMCA's Interactive Dinner boasted a Moroccan theme this year.
By
Amanda Sebastiano
| 12:27 a.m. March 12, 2016
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Tommy Klauber had a surprise for his 200 guests.
"What's a Moroccan night without belly dancers?" Klauber, owner of Polo Grill and Bar, asked the crowd.
In seconds, Marguerite Barnett danced around Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom during the annual Lakewood Ranch Y Interactive Dinner fundraiser, March 11. This year's theme was "A Night in Morocco."
Barnett wasn't alone, though. Around her neck, she sported Bob the boa, a snake that surprised event attendees.
Those who participated in the event enjoyed cocktails, time with friends and cooking their own meals. Klauber, who is also a chef, led a cooking demonstration of a three-course meal, which at least one person from each table cooked for their friends and family.
The first course was salmon and couscous.
Proceeds from the $100 admission fee benefited the Lakewood Ranch Y and its scholarship programs.
Marguerite Barnett and Bob the boa dance around the ballroom.
Jordyn Kroboth, Jaymie Klauber and Jaclyn Azcui chat with friends before finding a seat for dinner.
Matt Carroll and his date, Courtney Hancock, enjoy a night out with friends.
Jackie Riordan and Rhiannon Blaney, of the YMCA, show off matching smiles.
Stacey McKee and Jamie Rasnak find their aprons for their cooking debut.
Bob James and Beth Miller cozy up at a table with family and friends.
Gal pals Carrie Wicks and Julia Goldman were the cooks for their table.
Mac Gregory and Bev Kinder enjoy friendly competition.
Linda Forrest dresses for the occasion as she cooks beside Paul Emory.
Maria and Kevin Smith enjoy a couple's date night.
Rob Rowe cooks fish for his table.
Lisa Ardis flips her fish.
Lori Hellstrom analyzes the cook on her fish. Is it done, yet?
Debbie Towe enjoys cooking.
Anna Sofia Hait, Karen Fletcher and Maggie Segneri joke around while their table mates cook dinner.
Mike Arrigo adds some seasoning to his dish.
Teri Runo has cooked fish before, but is still nervous about her table side cooking demonstration.
Doug Rothauser, J.J. Miranda and Sandy Barnidge team up to cook couscous and seafood.
Rod Silva and Steve Forristan finish up their meals.
Tommy Klauber, owner of Polo Grill and Bar, plates his dish — salmon and couscous.
