The Suncoast Celebration was hosted Nov. 18 at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.
By
Kayleigh Omang
| 8:51 p.m. November 18, 2018
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Guests channeled their inner Holly Golightly Nov. 18 for Equality Florida's "Breakfast at Tiffany's"-themed evening.Â
Sarasota Municipal Auditorium was decorated in tiffany blue with chandeliers, crystals and roses for The Suncoast Celebration. Dinner —well, breakfast — was available throughout the evening, and guests also enjoyed a cocktail bar, live entertainment and silent auction bidding.
The program included a video, award ceremony and remarks from President and CEO Nadine Smith.Â
The funds from the evening went toward Equality Florida's mission to educate and advocate for the LGBTQ community.
Co-Chairmen Christopher Covelli and Jordan Oliveira-Heller
President and CEO Nadine Smith and Mark Puskarich
Orchids and roses centered the tables.
Pauline Parrish, Kate McCurry and Arther Boyce
The theme for the event was "Breakfast at Tiffany's."
Gold, roses and books were part of the decor.
Eric Barnes, Kat Kennedy and Judi Light
Judi Light donated her paintings for the silent auction.
Virginia Hughes
Many guests dressed as the part of Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's."
Petals & Sugar catered desserts such as white chocolate mousse with raspberry pavlova.
Leslie Rollaman
Chrissie Siracuse and Brett Wagner
Alex Barbat and Hope Sparks
Modern Events Catering catered the breakfast bar.
Stephen Mueler, Bill Slove, Richard Vergine and Jonathan Brumfield
Cici Cushmen and Katie Smith
Josh Walther & The Phase5 Band played throughout the evening.