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Love blooms with the Friends of the Sarasota Ballet

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet host Love in Bloom Valentine Cocktail Reception Feb. 13 at Michael's Wine Cellar.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 6:39 p.m. February 13, 2018
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A day before Valentine's Day, the Friends of the Sarasota Ballet gathered for cocktails and appetizers for the Love in Bloom Valentine Cocktail Reception on Feb. 13 at Michael's Wine Cellar. 

Michael's Wine Cellar was decorated with love in pink, red and white, celebrating the day of love early. The cocktail reception brought together members of the Friends of the Sarasota Ballet, ballet dancers and those directly involved with the ballet. 

The cocktail reception had cocktails, appetizers, live music and chocolate samples, followed by a silent auction. 

For Love In Bloom, it only makes sense to have red roses on the tables.
For Love In Bloom, it only makes sense to have red roses on the tables.
Ricardo Rhodes, Jane Sheridan, Chairwoman Donna Maytham and Bob Evans
Ricardo Rhodes, Jane Sheridan, Chairwoman Donna Maytham and Bob Evans
Debra Kalb, Chairwoman Donna Maytham and Micki Sellman
Debra Kalb, Chairwoman Donna Maytham and Micki Sellman
Madysen Felber and Lucas Erni
Madysen Felber and Lucas Erni
Jane Sheridan and Ngoc Phan
Jane Sheridan and Ngoc Phan
Asia Bui and Katelyn May
Asia Bui and Katelyn May
Victoria Holland, Caroline Amory and Ricardo Rhodes
Victoria Holland, Caroline Amory and Ricardo Rhodes
Marjorie Floyd with Richard and Helen March
Marjorie Floyd with Richard and Helen March
Sandy Miranda, Samantha Benoit and Barbara and Bill Epperson
Sandy Miranda, Samantha Benoit and Barbara and Bill Epperson
Christopher Hird, Ngoc Phan and Patrick Ward
Christopher Hird, Ngoc Phan and Patrick Ward
James Jordan and Jay Wilson
James Jordan and Jay Wilson
Lauren Walsh, Hillary Steele and Pat Golemme
Lauren Walsh, Hillary Steele and Pat Golemme
Derick Bell, Sareen Tchekmedyian and Patrick Ward
Derick Bell, Sareen Tchekmedyian and Patrick Ward
Pave Chocolates was there to hand out chocolate samples.
Pave Chocolates was there to hand out chocolate samples.
Laurie Fitch, Elaine Foster and Donna Cubit-Swoyer
Laurie Fitch, Elaine Foster and Donna Cubit-Swoyer
Iain Webb and Peggy Apt
Iain Webb and Peggy Apt
This Marsha Archer red cinnabar and turquoise necklace was available in the silent auction.
This Marsha Archer red cinnabar and turquoise necklace was available in the silent auction.
Guests were able to enjoy a few different appetizers from Michael's On East.
Guests were able to enjoy a few different appetizers from Michael's On East.
Olivia Swaan played musical pieces on the harp during the reception.
Olivia Swaan played musical pieces on the harp during the reception.
Laurie Fitch, Ed Levesque and Chairwoman Donna Maytham
Laurie Fitch, Ed Levesque and Chairwoman Donna Maytham
Fred and Lynda Doery with Marjorie Floyd
Fred and Lynda Doery with Marjorie Floyd

 

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