Save Our Seabirds supporters flock for Sunset Soiree

The 7th annual fundraiser took place April 5 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • By Katie Johns
  • | 8:01 p.m. April 5, 2018
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Bird enthusiasts flocked together April 5.

Save Our Seabirds supporters gathered at Michael’s on the Bay at Selby Gardens on Thursday evening for the seventh annual Sunset Soirée.

As the sun began to set, guests gathered outside for a cocktail hour with live music, bird meet and greets and a silent auction with items such as a tour for two of The Lemur Conservation Foundation and a Longboat Key weekend with a stay at the Wicker Inn.

After cocktail hour, guests moved inside for dinner and a presentation about Save Our Seabirds, which aims to rescue, rehabilitate and release birds while educating the public.

Event chairwoman Lisa Hartmann and Save Our Seabirds CEO David Pilston
Event chairwoman Lisa Hartmann and Save Our Seabirds CEO David Pilston
Easterseals Happiness House provided painted bird houses in support of the event.
Easterseals Happiness House provided painted bird houses in support of the event.
Jack and Nancy Rozance
Jack and Nancy Rozance
Susan Settle and Kris Berg
Susan Settle and Kris Berg
Cecy and Steve Siegler, Cheri Starn and Joan Ferguson
Cecy and Steve Siegler, Cheri Starn and Joan Ferguson
Jonathan Handle holds Nova, a bird from Save Our Seabirds.
Jonathan Handle holds Nova, a bird from Save Our Seabirds.
Danielle Gladding and Silvanna Medina
Danielle Gladding and Silvanna Medina
During the cocktail hours, guests bid on various silent auction items.
During the cocktail hours, guests bid on various silent auction items.
Steven and Lindsay Farley
Steven and Lindsay Farley
Andrew Lynn, Gail and Ravi Ghai and Anju Lynn
Andrew Lynn, Gail and Ravi Ghai and Anju Lynn
Poonam Maini and Ritu and Harry Anand
Poonam Maini and Ritu and Harry Anand
Cynthia Craig and Bob and Beth Scheible
Cynthia Craig and Bob and Beth Scheible
Easterseals Happiness House provided painted bird houses in support of the event.
Easterseals Happiness House provided painted bird houses in support of the event.
Dave and Ellen Levine
Dave and Ellen Levine
Tacy Telego, Beverly Henry and Cherie Gorenstein
Tacy Telego, Beverly Henry and Cherie Gorenstein
Each water glass was topped with a bird to go with the theme of the evening.
Each water glass was topped with a bird to go with the theme of the evening.
Knut and Gunilla Imshaug and Robert Gaglio
Knut and Gunilla Imshaug and Robert Gaglio
Linda and Mel Rhinelander and Mike and Jaleigh White
Linda and Mel Rhinelander and Mike and Jaleigh White
Tara Morningstar holds Muad’inb
Tara Morningstar holds Muad’inb
Chris Wetzig and Jaya Brossard
Chris Wetzig and Jaya Brossard
Each water glass was topped with a bird to go with the theme of the evening.
Each water glass was topped with a bird to go with the theme of the evening.

 

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