Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center holds annual Dinner and Silent Auction

Life is Beautiful! was celebrated March 22 at The Hyatt Sarasota.

  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 11:12 p.m. March 22, 2018
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The Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center celebrated life on March 22 at The Hyatt Sarasota.

Life is Beautiful! is the center's annual dinner and silent auction. The Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center provides no-cost education and medical services for women and families.

The night brought over 750 guests and a waiting list to the Hyatt's ballroom. 

During cocktail hour, VIPs were able to meet author and keynote speaker Abby Johnson. A silent auction was also available for viewing during cocktail hour, as well as a preview to the night's live auction items. 

Afterwards, Abby Johnson was available for book signing. 

Author Abby Johnson and Chairwoman Lesley Huntley
Author Abby Johnson and Chairwoman Lesley Huntley
Betsy and John Balliett with Amy and Ken Aldrich
Betsy and John Balliett with Amy and Ken Aldrich
Mark Crate with Rosemarie and James Coon
Mark Crate with Rosemarie and James Coon
Anna and Joe Acevedo
Anna and Joe Acevedo
Paul and Mandy Smith with Tim and Stephanie Knight
Paul and Mandy Smith with Tim and Stephanie Knight
Caitlin and Richard Green
Caitlin and Richard Green
Flowers decorated the tables.
Flowers decorated the tables.
Dessert was placed in front of each guest's plate.
Dessert was placed in front of each guest's plate.
Abby Johnson, author of
Abby Johnson, author of "Unplanned" and "The Walls Are Talking" was the keynote speaker.
Silent auction items were available for viewing and bidding on.
Silent auction items were available for viewing and bidding on.
Guests were able to view the live auction items during cocktail hour.
Guests were able to view the live auction items during cocktail hour.
Silent auction items varied from baskets to experiences.
Silent auction items varied from baskets to experiences.
Barbara and Wayne Brewer
Barbara and Wayne Brewer
Marge Carle and Carolyn Williams
Marge Carle and Carolyn Williams

 

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