• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Sarasota YMCA thanks donors and volunteers

The Sarasota Family YMCA Donor/Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon was held at The Francis on Jan. 31.


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 2:47 p.m. January 31, 2017
  • Black Tie
  • Share

Top supporters of the various YMCA Sarasota branches gathered at The Francis on Jan. 31 to be recognized for the money and time they've given to the organization.

Guests entered the venue and were greeted by a photographer/videographer whose photoshoot in front of the YMCA logo-clad step and repeat was projected inside the ballroom as a livestream, resembling a red carpet.

Guests enjoyed a meal by Louie’s Modern along with various speeches.

Rob Katz and President and CEO at Sarasota Family YMCA, Inc. Laura Gilbert
Rob Katz and President and CEO at Sarasota Family YMCA, Inc. Laura Gilbert
Nancy and Paul Couzelis with Ryan Walker
Nancy and Paul Couzelis with Ryan Walker
Bill and Elaine McClure with Peter Powers.
Bill and Elaine McClure with Peter Powers.
Elizabeth Gardini with Kim Walker
Elizabeth Gardini with Kim Walker
Shannon Carrasco, Danielle Vidoli and Laura Creque
Shannon Carrasco, Danielle Vidoli and Laura Creque
Ronda Gallehue and Alina Doreste-Johnson
Ronda Gallehue and Alina Doreste-Johnson
Maritza Sosa and her daughter, Priscilla Sosa
Maritza Sosa and her daughter, Priscilla Sosa
Jone Williams and Stacey Walker
Jone Williams and Stacey Walker
Phil Delaney and Sheryl Cruz
Phil Delaney and Sheryl Cruz
Sandi Wall, Terrance Burzynski and Samantha Labow
Sandi Wall, Terrance Burzynski and Samantha Labow
Nola Hietbrink with Barbara and Fred Jacobs
Nola Hietbrink with Barbara and Fred Jacobs
Sarasota Family YMCA Board Chair Paul Bowman with Steve Bourne
Sarasota Family YMCA Board Chair Paul Bowman with Steve Bourne
Emcee Jada Bennett addresses the crowd
Emcee Jada Bennett addresses the crowd
Hagen Brody, Veronica Brady and Keith Monda
Hagen Brody, Veronica Brady and Keith Monda

 

Latest News

Traffic resumes normal flow after Sarasota crash
  • February 17, 2026
Traffic resumes normal flow after Sarasota crash
A rendering of the interior of Payne Park Auditorium with seating in the round.
  • February 17, 2026
Payne Park Auditorium renovations set to begin soon
AAA High School, which is located near Premiere Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch, is set to open to ninth and tenth graders in August 2027.
  • February 17, 2026
Manatee school district seeks feedback on new LWR high school's name
Gazebo at the Joan Durante Park, Longboat Key.
  • February 17, 2026
Quick Point repairs wrap up while Durante gazebo fix gets underway

Sponsored Health Content

Sponsored Content

The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest in Black Tie

Abbie and Rudolph Brothers
  • February 16, 2026
Gamma Xi Boule Foundation parties with a purpose
Mette Milland and Toni Schemmel
  • February 16, 2026
Healthy Start Sarasota hosts Together We Bloom at Brown's Grove
Savannah Holds and Carl Haan
  • February 13, 2026
Sarasota Players Party On in their new Payne Park space
Chris and Angie Wellman
  • February 8, 2026
SCF Foundation hosts Bourbon, Brews & BBQ to support students
Charlie aand Chrystal Bailey, Morgan and Liz Bentley and Renee James Gilmore
  • February 8, 2026
Orchid Ball dazzles with 'Nature of Abstraction' theme
Harlan Coben and Emily Walsh
  • February 7, 2026
Harlan Coben leads with laughter at Love Our Libraries Luncheon

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now