"Born To Be Wild" kick-off party was held Feb. 15 at Michael's On East.
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Kayleigh Omang
| 7:18 p.m. February 15, 2018
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Suncoast Charities for Children opened the Thunder By The Bay motorcycle festival with the "Born To Be Wild" kick-off party Feb. 15 at Michael's On East.Â
The festival holds a weekend of activities, including live music, bike shows and a fireworks show. After being in Lakewood Ranch last year, the festival has returned to Sarasota.
The kick-off party brought an equal amount of fun, with an abundance of silent auction items, raffles, live entertainment and a photo booth. Thunder By The Bay started with the kick-off party and ends Sunday, Feb. 18 with a headliner show and fireworks.
Suncoast Charities for Children Executive Director and Festival Director Lucy Nicandri, Richard Davis, Julie Brown and Ken Kreye
Auction Chairwoman Bernie Gottschauk with Co-Chairwomen Wendy Rossiter and Kimberley Mancini
Many motorcycle paintings were available in the silent auction.
Lisa Keefer and Margi Fuery
Flash Tappers Victoria Tokarz and Nancy Creighton
Proceeds for the night went to the Suncoast Charities for Children.
Brian Goetz and Lauren Fitzgerald
Handmade guitars were up for the silent auction.
Vic Rebmann, Adam Bartolotta and Kevin Copeman
The cocktail drinks had clever names, including the most popular, The Godfather.
In true Thunder By The Bay fashion, the room was decorated with motorcycles.
Marylou Dimaggio and Tammy Skonie
Jack Cox, Beth and Dax LaGasse and Jamie Nood
Brian Goetz, Lauren Fitzgerald and Lulu Soeder
Sandra Halliday and Kim Burns
Mary and Charles Cusimano with David Viola
Brent Riesenberger and David Viola
Sager Mehta and Cole Zigich
Live entertainment included the Big Red Nose Burlesque.
The Flash Tappers did a fancy number about baking in the kitchen.
This turquoise set was available during the silent auction.
Jim Stierwalt, Steven Finz and Richard Davis
The Flash Tappers delighted the audience with their flashy dances.
