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Safari Sarasota gives guests a taste of the savanna

Guests of the Safari Sarasota's interactive cooking dinner got a chance to cook like a pro Nov. 2 at Michaels On East to benefit the All Heart Fund.


  • By Anna Brugmann
  • | 3:02 p.m. November 3, 2017
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The sound of drums filled the atrium Nov. 3 at Michael's On East where guests of the the Safari Sarasota interactive cooking event mingled before entering the ballroom to take their seats. 

Only their tables had some unique addition — aprons for all and a set of burners.

Guests were treated to an interactive cooking experience led by Chef Anna Ridgewell from South Africa’s Londolozi Game Reserve. The event is one of a series of events to give Sarasota residents a taste of the safari experience to benefit the All Heart Fund, which provides resources and education to rural African families. 

Michael and Terri Klauber, Anna Ridgewell, Pieter Ferreira and Kate Groch
Michael and Terri Klauber, Anna Ridgewell, Pieter Ferreira and Kate Groch
Kate and Maya Groch
Kate and Maya Groch
Karen Hamad and Lorraine Pater
Karen Hamad and Lorraine Pater
Michelle Lea and Daria Spina
Michelle Lea and Daria Spina
Linda Tidmarsh, Teresa Haddock, Janis Jowitz and Judy Sharple
Linda Tidmarsh, Teresa Haddock, Janis Jowitz and Judy Sharple
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Tracy Freeman, Nikki Logan Curran and Maggie Hughes
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Pam Revels, John Fain, Angela Massaso-Fain, Ron and Kay Cirillo
Gaylon, Laura, Ashley and Drew Peters
Gaylon, Laura, Ashley and Drew Peters
Michael Klauber addresses guests before their cooking experience begins.
Michael Klauber addresses guests before their cooking experience begins.
John Haddock and Cathy and Bruce Mantia
John Haddock and Cathy and Bruce Mantia
Lori Desorcie and Sandra Rios
Lori Desorcie and Sandra Rios
Maryann Bloomer, Malaka Hilton and Angela Massaso-Fain
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Lorna and Larry McGrath
Lorna and Larry McGrath
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John Walker Jr. and Rev. Demetrius Jifunza
Nani Brown and Dennis DeCarlo
Nani Brown and Dennis DeCarlo
Janet Kempton and Lara Yull
Janet Kempton and Lara Yull
Lori Ann Marinaccio
Lori Ann Marinaccio
Robert Cole, Paris Moeng and Marie McKee
Robert Cole, Paris Moeng and Marie McKee
Chari Polen, Bob Ouderkirk and Amy Brown
Chari Polen, Bob Ouderkirk and Amy Brown
Rick Carlisle, Bob Trisoloni and Bob Nosal
Rick Carlisle, Bob Trisoloni and Bob Nosal
Carly Evans and  Brian Mariash
Carly Evans and Brian Mariash
Terri Klauber, Murray
Terri Klauber, Murray "Murf" Klauber and Susie Klauber
Chef Anna Ridgewell welcomes guests to the interactive cooking event.
Chef Anna Ridgewell welcomes guests to the interactive cooking event.
Terri Klauber laughs while participating in the Safari Sarasota interactive dinner.
Terri Klauber laughs while participating in the Safari Sarasota interactive dinner.
Rick Carlisle, Bob Nosal, Leona Collesano, Bob Trisoloni, Rev. Demetrius Jifunza and Meadow Walker participate in the Safari Sarasota interactive dinner.
Rick Carlisle, Bob Nosal, Leona Collesano, Bob Trisoloni, Rev. Demetrius Jifunza and Meadow Walker participate in the Safari Sarasota interactive dinner.
Mary and Trudo Letschert participate in the Safari Sarasota interactive dinner.
Mary and Trudo Letschert participate in the Safari Sarasota interactive dinner.

 

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