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Historic Spanish Point hosts roaring party

The historic site's annual fundraising event was held on Nov. 18.


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 10:28 p.m. November 18, 2016
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A canopy of garden lights twinkled across the pergola at Historic Spanish Point on Friday, Nov. 18 as guests gathered for dinner, dancing and socializing along Little Sarasota Bay. Attendees donned their best ‘20s-era attire for the jazzy “We’re Misbehavin’ “ theme — guests even had to enter through a speakeasy-style door.

The evening featured a photo booth, live auction, dancing and live music provided by Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra. All proceeds went towards Historic Spanish Point.

Co-Chairwomen Marjorie Floyd  and Jeanne Davis
Co-Chairwomen Marjorie Floyd and Jeanne Davis
Caroline Amory with Jeffrey and Caroline Farrington
Caroline Amory with Jeffrey and Caroline Farrington
Rich and Maureen Carnevale
Rich and Maureen Carnevale
Cam Bolloch, Lindsey Miller, Kris Miller and Michael MIller
Cam Bolloch, Lindsey Miller, Kris Miller and Michael MIller
Cathy and Mark Hawkins
Cathy and Mark Hawkins
David and Marla Yaegers with Suzanne and Jon Anderson
David and Marla Yaegers with Suzanne and Jon Anderson
Barbara French and John Holic
Barbara French and John Holic
Jesse Gelber, Dan Aran and Michael Arenella
Jesse Gelber, Dan Aran and Michael Arenella
John Mason, executive director, with Scott George
John Mason, executive director, with Scott George
Mike and Donna Pachota
Mike and Donna Pachota
John McCarthy, Kara Morgan and Garrett Murto
John McCarthy, Kara Morgan and Garrett Murto
Guests got to dress up and use props of all varieties before getting their picture taken by Venice Photo Booth.
Guests got to dress up and use props of all varieties before getting their picture taken by Venice Photo Booth.
Christine and Bill Johnson
Christine and Bill Johnson
Pam Holic and Connie Steele
Pam Holic and Connie Steele
Co-Chairwomen Jeanne Davis and Marjorie Floyd
Co-Chairwomen Jeanne Davis and Marjorie Floyd
Brad and Mary Beth Goddard
Brad and Mary Beth Goddard
Ann Jackson, Rod Thomas, Dana and Julie Chase, Robert Jackson and Kim Thomas
Ann Jackson, Rod Thomas, Dana and Julie Chase, Robert Jackson and Kim Thomas
Guests dined underneath a starry sky of garden lights.
Guests dined underneath a starry sky of garden lights.
Ben Morgan, Evan Morgan and Dan Morgan
Ben Morgan, Evan Morgan and Dan Morgan
Raul and Alison Elizalde
Raul and Alison Elizalde
Michael Arenella performs with the Dreamland Orchestra
Michael Arenella performs with the Dreamland Orchestra
Jo Stainbrook, Art Wood and Barbara Stainbrook
Jo Stainbrook, Art Wood and Barbara Stainbrook
Kent and Debbie Heverly
Kent and Debbie Heverly
Mary Fran Friberg and Christal Talcott
Mary Fran Friberg and Christal Talcott
John Mason, executive director, with Becky and Shay Atluru
John Mason, executive director, with Becky and Shay Atluru

 

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