Share Care Global brings India to Sarasota

An Evening in India was held Oct. 19 at Michael's On East.

  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 12:42 p.m. October 20, 2018
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From the moment you stepped out of the car Oct. 19 at Michael's On East, the smell of curry and Indian food filled the air. Thankfully, the appetizers were ready for grabbing once inside. 

An Evening in India, hosted by Share Care Global, brought guests together for an authentic Indian experience. Guests dressed in saris socialized with friends, ate food from Poonam Maini's restaurant, Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine, and danced the night away. 

The funds raised from the gala are going towards the purchase of two ambulances in India, where Maini says many don't have access to a nearby hospital or quick transportation to a hospital in cases of emergency.

Chairwomen and Founder Poonam and Sheena Maini
Chairwomen and Founder Poonam and Sheena Maini
Signs with facts about Share Care Global's mission were around the atrium.
Signs with facts about Share Care Global's mission were around the atrium.
Maureen Cummins and Carissa Bibb
Maureen Cummins and Carissa Bibb
The ballroom of Michael's On East was decorated in many colors.
The ballroom of Michael's On East was decorated in many colors.
The centerpieces stood tall above the tables.
The centerpieces stood tall above the tables.
Michael and Laura McCormick with Rekha and Deven Dave
Michael and Laura McCormick with Rekha and Deven Dave
JJ Miranda, Larry Parkin and Keith Johnson
JJ Miranda, Larry Parkin and Keith Johnson
Victor and Tia Young
Victor and Tia Young
Appetizers, such as this shrimp, were passed around during cocktail hour.
Appetizers, such as this shrimp, were passed around during cocktail hour.
Lounging areas were set up in the atrium.
Lounging areas were set up in the atrium.
Authentic Indian Cuisine from Tandoor was served during social hour and dinner.
Authentic Indian Cuisine from Tandoor was served during social hour and dinner.
Guests were able to bid on authentic Indian purses.
Guests were able to bid on authentic Indian purses.
Zara Barrie, Marie Partington and Lynn Barre
Zara Barrie, Marie Partington and Lynn Barre
Geneine Ryan handed out scarves to guests as they arrived.
Geneine Ryan handed out scarves to guests as they arrived.
Tony Bonacuse and Anju Lynn
Tony Bonacuse and Anju Lynn
Sheena, Poonam, Shubi and Shamini Maini
Sheena, Poonam, Shubi and Shamini Maini
Shubi Maini and Chef Sonu
Shubi Maini and Chef Sonu
Urmilla and Jay McMurren
Urmilla and Jay McMurren
Mira Rhazanchi, Sarisa Ranajee and Paige Crittenden
Mira Rhazanchi, Sarisa Ranajee and Paige Crittenden
Courtney Bonacuse and Corinne Knibbs
Courtney Bonacuse and Corinne Knibbs
Jessica and Mario Brinjas
Jessica and Mario Brinjas
A TapSnap photo booth was set up with a green screen to create an India background.
A TapSnap photo booth was set up with a green screen to create an India background.
Regina Wood
Regina Wood

 

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