Goodwill throws a colorful New Orleans Mardi Gras experience
The Goodwill Mardi Gras Gala was held Feb. 8 at Michael's On East.
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Kayleigh Omang
| 7:59 p.m. February 8, 2018
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Stepping into the ballroom of Michael's On East took you to New Orleans with the smell of cajun food, upbeat jazz music and green, gold and purple beads thrown around.
Goodwill Manasota hosted the Mardi Gras Gala on Feb. 8 at Michael's On East.
In the courtyard, guests lined up to view the raffle baskets, purchase drinks and take photos in the photo booth. Inside, a buffet of cajun food was open. Later in the evening, there was a live auction and the announcement of the raffle drawing winners.
Co-Chairmen Ryan Inskeep and Brent Greeno
The paddles for the auction, which were shaped like a jester hat, had the guest's name and table number on them.
The room was colorful with balloons and multicolored lights among the green and purple tables.
Veronica Brandon Miller and Bob Rosinsky
The photo booth featured many fun and colorful props.
Lindsey Stevens and Paul Bova
Out & About Sarasota also gave guests entertainment during the cocktail hour.
Liliana Musat and Evlin Ramiresz from Michael's On East served the shrimp gumbo.
Co-Chairman Ryan Inskeep, Phil Mancini and Co-Chairman Brent Greeno
Honorary Chairs Julie and Jaime DiDomenico
Brian and Brittany Veldheer
Helen Welsh and Don Lockett
Jennifer Moss Wilson and Sharon Kunkel
Laurel Cowiveau with Lora and Bill Howell
Nine raffle baskets were available to those who got raffle tickets by purchasing beads.
Kim Livengood and Glen Rieth
Bennett Wachob and Jaime Estes
Green, gold and green highlighted the Michael's On East ballroom.
Clare and Paul Kirchman
Mark and Tiffany Hamilton
Emma Burke and Patrick Jolly
The Out & About Sarasota team, Chacha, Tyler and Heather, dressed up for the mardi gras occasion.
Lenore Blitz, Barbara Wheatley and Michelle Brault
Cindy and Michael Brown
In spirit of St. Louis and the mardi gras, the buffet-style dinner was filled with traditional cajun food.
Jason Barth and Andi Watson
John and Shon Ewens
Robyn Faucy and Marty Katz
Marilyn Billib and Jacqueline Moore
Chris Leach and Michelle Nolan
Donna Evans and Dawn Bear
Sagar Mehta, Doug Welty and Nick Altier
Patra Jordan and Joshua Beadle post for photos in the photo booth.
Robert Stanell and Abigail Altier
Vanessa Carusone and Jacqueline Moore
David and Marie Jacaruso
Karen Cadou, Janet Arena and Stella McDaniel
Gary Christensen, Emanuel Leon, Allison Angle, Kathryn Witting, Sarah Colandro, Mike Bryant and Brandon Linder
