Friends of the Sarasota Ballet gather for Showcase Luncheon

Guests heard from Principal Dancer Logan Learned.

  • By Anna Brugmann
  • | 2:08 p.m. November 13, 2017
  • Black Tie
  • Share

Members of the Friends of the Sarasota Ballet got a glimpse behind the curtain on Nov. 13 at Bird Key Yacht Club during the Showcase Luncheon of the season. 

The luncheon is part of a series of events created to offer patrons an understanding of the inner workings of the ballet. 

Today's luncheon featured Principal Dancer Logan Learned. 

 

Sandy Cowing, Lauren Ann Walsh and Bobbye Schott
Sandy Cowing, Lauren Ann Walsh and Bobbye Schott
Shirley Blair and Hillary Steele
Shirley Blair and Hillary Steele
Peter Miller and Marjorie Floyd
Peter Miller and Marjorie Floyd
Mary Mitchell and Lydia Bohn
Mary Mitchell and Lydia Bohn
Collette Penn and Eva Saunders
Collette Penn and Eva Saunders
Andi Lieberman and Laurie Hofheimer
Andi Lieberman and Laurie Hofheimer
Merrill Kaegi and Marita Renner Marsh
Merrill Kaegi and Marita Renner Marsh
Katie Couchot, Johan Mathews and Jean Huber
Katie Couchot, Johan Mathews and Jean Huber
Larry Weiss and Gaele Barthold
Larry Weiss and Gaele Barthold
Kristine Bundrant and Barbara Blackburn
Kristine Bundrant and Barbara Blackburn
Event chairwoman Donna Maytham, Sarasota Ballet Principal Dancer Logan Learned and Peter Miller
Event chairwoman Donna Maytham, Sarasota Ballet Principal Dancer Logan Learned and Peter Miller
Julie Planck and Donna D'Agostino
Julie Planck and Donna D'Agostino
Robin Strauss and Jean Volpe
Robin Strauss and Jean Volpe
Barbara Fischer Long and Phyllis Myers
Barbara Fischer Long and Phyllis Myers
Marilyn Nordby and Virginia Tashian
Marilyn Nordby and Virginia Tashian
Ellen Goldman and Robin Strauss
Ellen Goldman and Robin Strauss
Francine Engle, Marie Delisi, Tobie Van Der Vorm
Francine Engle, Marie Delisi, Tobie Van Der Vorm
Co-President Laurie Fitch and Sue Peterson
Co-President Laurie Fitch and Sue Peterson

 

Latest News

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
The town of Longboat Key is looking into potential impacts from a changed flight path from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport that took effect in 2024.
  • February 17, 2026
Town plans to hold public meetings to address flight path impacts over Longboat
Amenities at  Emerson Lakes will include a fitness center, swimming pool, dog park, walking trails and multiple on-campus dining options.
  • February 17, 2026
A new community provides a place to age in place

Sponsored Health Content

Sponsored Content