- February 18, 2025
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Co-Chairwomen Sandy Humenik, Melissa Dunlap and Sylvia Zimmerman
President and CEO Kathryn Shea and Jeffrey Woodin
The decor shimmered silver and blue.
This is the 31st annual Winter Gala.
Marina Bunch, Natalie Dennison, Tamra Cajo and Francesca Ricciardo
Jennifer Garafola and Olga Strelkov
Annie and Patrick Baunann
Laura Rodriguez and Thomas Meyers
Becky Thornhill and Jody Maxwell
Jim and Kim Bazell with Kevin Taylor and Amiee Fleming
Andy Borja and Ron Gillis
Patrick and Veronica Thames
Leigh Brunt was dressed in a matching purse and shoes.
The raffle prize was a starfish necklace by Belinda Croffin
Cathy Adragna and Sharon Bolan
Allison Cornell and Ashley Gruters
Shelby Pascale and Chuck Schwaner
Diane Lynch, Marie Mapp, Laura Rodriguez, Thomas Meyers, Douglas Mapp and Vickie Oldham
John and Sara Savary
The silent auction included many items, such as this signed bottle of wine.
Bill and Kat Louwers
Stephanie Church and John Knowles
The starter was a apple and pear salad.
The Florida Center for Early Childhood hosted its annual Winter Gala Dec. 7, sans chill in the air. An Enchanted Evening was held at Michael's On East, with cocktail hour starting in the atrium.
After the cocktail hour, guests sat down for dinner, the program and a live auction featuring many items.
The evening ended with music and dancing to Jonathan Cortez.
The Florida Center for Early Childhood helps children and families who may be at risk for academic, social and economic failure. The center works with them to achieve milestones and goals for the children, while giving parents the knowledge and support they need to help their children.