Brunch on the Bay cheers to 25 years

University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee's annual brunch was hosted Nov. 4 at the USF Sarasota Manatee campus.

  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 6:05 p.m. November 4, 2018
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The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee is celebrating 25 years of its annual Brunch on the Bay. 

The 25th anniversary of the brunch was hosted Nov. 4 at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus. Around the courtyard of the campus, tents were set up for dining in the shade. Eighteen local restaurants set up booths to serve brunch, including Modern Events, Pier 22 and Tandoor Indian Cuisine. 

The proceeds from the brunch go towards USFSM scholarships, including the featured speaker Kayla Collins. Collins spoke to eventgoers about leaving her home in St. Louis, Missouri to study at USFSM. She will be the first college graduate in her family.

Byron Shinn and USFSM Regional Chancellor Karen Holbrook.
Byron Shinn and USFSM Regional Chancellor Karen Holbrook.
Laurey Stryker and USF President Judy Genshaft
Laurey Stryker and USF President Judy Genshaft
Co-Chairs Bob Turner and Lauren Henry
Co-Chairs Bob Turner and Lauren Henry
USF ambassadors, cheerleaders and dancers welcomed guests to the campus.
USF ambassadors, cheerleaders and dancers welcomed guests to the campus.
A mimosa was handed to guests as they walked into the brunch.
A mimosa was handed to guests as they walked into the brunch.
Lemons and limes decorated the tables around the courtyard.
Lemons and limes decorated the tables around the courtyard.
Stephanie Grepling and Sahil Sirvastra
Stephanie Grepling and Sahil Sirvastra
Terri and Jack Meredith
Terri and Jack Meredith
Andy and Kirstin Minor
Andy and Kirstin Minor
Jaime Still and Allison Werner
Jaime Still and Allison Werner
Tim and Ashley Gruters
Tim and Ashley Gruters
Nothing Bundt Cakes served mini bundt cakes in a variety of flavors.
Nothing Bundt Cakes served mini bundt cakes in a variety of flavors.
Katie Ciemniecki from the Art Ovation handed out Chicken a la King & Queen
Katie Ciemniecki from the Art Ovation handed out Chicken a la King & Queen
Cakes by Ron decorated their booth in festive fall decor.
Cakes by Ron decorated their booth in festive fall decor.
Jeannie and George Pfeiffer
Jeannie and George Pfeiffer
Birdrock Taco Shack served a Monte Cristo sandwich.
Birdrock Taco Shack served a Monte Cristo sandwich.
The USF band students raise bulls.
The USF band students raise bulls.
Nancy Allen and Polly Gaar
Nancy Allen and Polly Gaar
Regional Vice Chancellor for Advancement USFSM Lee Williams gave the welcome speech.
Regional Vice Chancellor for Advancement USFSM Lee Williams gave the welcome speech.
USFSM Kayla Collins tells her college story.
USFSM Kayla Collins tells her college story.

 

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