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Equality Florida brings breakfast to dinner time

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. 

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. 

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
Co-Chairmen Christopher Covelli and Jordan Oliveira-Heller
President and CEO Nadine Smith and Mark Puskarich
President and CEO Nadine Smith and Mark Puskarich
Orchids and roses centered the tables.
Orchids and roses centered the tables.
Pauline Parrish, Kate McCurry and Arther Boyce
Pauline Parrish, Kate McCurry and Arther Boyce
The theme for the event was
The theme for the event was "Breakfast at Tiffany's."
Gold, roses and books were part of the decor.
Gold, roses and books were part of the decor.
Eric Barnes, Kat Kennedy and Judi Light
Eric Barnes, Kat Kennedy and Judi Light
Judi Light donated her paintings for the silent auction.
Judi Light donated her paintings for the silent auction.
Virginia Hughes
Virginia Hughes
Many guests dressed as the part of Audrey Hepburn in
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.
Petals & Sugar catered desserts such as white chocolate mousse with raspberry pavlova.
Leslie Rollaman
Leslie Rollaman
Chrissie Siracuse and Brett Wagner
Chrissie Siracuse and Brett Wagner
Alex Barbat and Hope Sparks
Alex Barbat and Hope Sparks
Modern Events Catering catered the breakfast bar.
Modern Events Catering catered the breakfast bar.
Stephen Mueler, Bill Slove, Richard Vergine and Jonathan Brumfield
Stephen Mueler, Bill Slove, Richard Vergine and Jonathan Brumfield
Cici Cushmen and Katie Smith
Cici Cushmen and Katie Smith
Josh Walther & The Phase5 Band played throughout the evening.
Josh Walther & The Phase5 Band played throughout the evening.
Don Stage, Lynn Jones and Gary McNulty
Don Stage, Lynn Jones and Gary McNulty
Shannon Fortner, Grace Karley and Marlene Hauck
Shannon Fortner, Grace Karley and Marlene Hauck
Jerry Genova, Alan Trench and Robert Maloney
Jerry Genova, Alan Trench and Robert Maloney
Mikki and Claire Snyder-Hall
Mikki and Claire Snyder-Hall
Dona and Emma Raker dance to the band music.
Dona and Emma Raker dance to the band music.
John Wissler and Joanne Fabec
John Wissler and Joanne Fabec
Sury and Janine Bernal
Sury and Janine Bernal

 

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