The annual Unconditional Love Gala was held on Feb. 18 at Michael’s On East.
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Niki Kottmann
| 10:48 p.m. February 18, 2017
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It looked like someone had mistaken the columns of the Michael’s On East ballroom for a canvas Feb. 18 at the Andy Warhol-themed Unconditional Love Gala.
The annual fundraising gala for Animal Rescue Coalition brought animal-lovers from all over Sarasota together to enjoy cocktails, bid on raffle prizes and pet three puppies — Carla, Christian and Anastasia, named after the 50 Shades of Grey characters — from Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue.
Co-Chairwomen Shelley Sarbey, Tatyana Stewart, Dawn Epstein, Alexandra Jupin and Debbie Dannheisser
Joanna Pace-Brackett with Phil and Unni Kaltenbacher
Mary Beth Bos with Andrew and Animal Rescue Coalition Executive Director Mary Dietterle
Co-Chairwoman Alexandra Jupin, Walter Serwatka and Connie Holcomb
Tom Hudson and Jim Bos
The Michael’s On East ballroom was adorned in colorful decorations Feb. 18 at the Andy Warhol-themed Unconditional Love Gala.
Nancy and Bill Gacioch
Kathryn and John Hart
The Michael’s On East ballroom was adorned in colorful decorations Feb. 18 at the Andy Warhol-themed Unconditional Love Gala.
Clara and Roberto Villanueva
Gary Tipton with Dr. Lisa Tipton, the medical director for Animal Rescue Coalition
Carla of Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue gives adorning attendees the “puppy dog eyes” look.
Karen Neilinger and Nancy Wagner with Carla of Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue
Karin Silver, Bob Whitehead and Debbie and Peter Maltese
Sally looks up at Nora Duffy and Dorothy Doran during cocktail hour.
Jeanne Wagoner and Sheila Gleason
Jackie Dickinson, Merrill Bonder and Co-Chairwoman Dawn Epstein
Karen Neilinger holds Carla of Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue.
Carol Mainer and Carol Masio
Richard and Monica Van Buskirk
The Michael’s On East ballroom was adorned in colorful decorations Feb. 18 at the Andy Warhol-themed Unconditional Love Gala.
Graci McGillicuddy, Karen Grierson and Darlene Abney
Bruce and India Lesser
Christian of Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue takes a nap during cocktail hour.
