• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Lunch ends on a high note for Sarasota Opera co-producers

The Co-Producer Luncheon was hosted Feb. 18 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 10:38 a.m. February 18, 2019
  • Black Tie
  • Share

The Sarasota Opera co-producers were treated to lunch and a show Feb. 18 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens. 

After a cocktail hour, guests took their seats for the luncheon, which included the usual banter between Executive Director Richard Russell and Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi and a performance by the Studio Artists. 

Delicate centerpieces decorated the tables.
Delicate centerpieces decorated the tables.
Eleanor Faber and Laurie Young
Eleanor Faber and Laurie Young
Ron Archbold with Valerie and Terry Osborne
Ron Archbold with Valerie and Terry Osborne
Carol English, Bonnie Chapman, Harriet Bernbaum and Bill Chapman
Carol English, Bonnie Chapman, Harriet Bernbaum and Bill Chapman
Margaret Barnes and Corrine McClure
Margaret Barnes and Corrine McClure
Bev Fisher and Donna Hecker
Bev Fisher and Donna Hecker
Hank and Melinda Foster
Hank and Melinda Foster
Irene and Sumner Bagby with Robin Silver
Irene and Sumner Bagby with Robin Silver
Randy Fox and Kim Nettles
Randy Fox and Kim Nettles
Joseph and Carol Kriet with Katerine Benoit and John Brooks
Joseph and Carol Kriet with Katerine Benoit and John Brooks
Joan Mathews and Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi
Joan Mathews and Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi
Linda and Ozzie Patzmann
Linda and Ozzie Patzmann
Alma and Stan Abshier
Alma and Stan Abshier
Melba Jimenez
Melba Jimenez
Syble DiGirolamo with Larry and Carol English
Syble DiGirolamo with Larry and Carol English
Ganson Salmon, Annie Chester, Yvonne Trobe and Maestro Steven Aguilo-Arbues
Ganson Salmon, Annie Chester, Yvonne Trobe and Maestro Steven Aguilo-Arbues
Edie Chaifetz, Tracey McCammack and Annette Lloyd
Edie Chaifetz, Tracey McCammack and Annette Lloyd
Bonny Heet sported a unique Tommy Woods purse
Bonny Heet sported a unique Tommy Woods purse
Executive Richard Russell addresses the audience.
Executive Richard Russell addresses the audience.
The studio artists perform for guests.
The studio artists perform for guests.

 

Latest News

School Board Member Heather Felton took off her blazer during the May 5 workshop to show her sleeveless shirt is appropriate for students in the Florida heat.
  • May 18, 2026
Manatee Schools to re-evaluate dress code guidelines
The St. Regis Longboat Key arch is installed on a private groin that extends into the Gulf.
  • May 18, 2026
Longboat Key makes case against St. Regis arch
City of Anna Maria Mayor Mark Short shares an update on the Anna Maria Pier to Longboat Key Mayor Debra Williams (left) and Longboat Key Town Manager Howard Tipton (right) at a Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting May 6.
  • May 18, 2026
Barrier island mayors meet to discuss pier, parking and phone pings
The Sarasota Orchestra bought a site on Fruitville Road for its Music Center in 2023.
  • May 16, 2026
Want to be where the people are? You have to go east.

Sponsored Health Content

Sponsored Content

The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest in Black Tie

CAC Co Founder Dolly Jacobs and all the models gather on the stage for the fashion show finale.
  • May 16, 2026
Circus Arts Conservatory hosts first Cirque Vogue fashion show
Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb, Katherine and Frank Martucci, and Jean and Joe Volpe
  • May 5, 2026
Sarasota Ballet ends season with dazzling evening
Joelson Krulewitz, Dick Vitale, Josh Krulewitz and Mike Soltys
  • May 3, 2026
Dick Vitale Gala draws the stars to raise money for pediatric cancer
Mette Milland, Toni Schemmel, Deb Kabinoff, Scott Taylor and Gana Gilkey
  • April 26, 2026
Cause 4 Hope raises crucial funds for Parkinson's programs
Lisa Holcomb, Jill Obrochta and Lisa Brakefield
  • April 26, 2026
Selby Gardens welcomes famed floral designer Ian Prosser for Lunch in the Gardens
Event co-chairs Charlie Ann Syprett and Dona Scott with WBTT founder and Artistic Director Nate Jacobs.
  • April 19, 2026
WBBT's April FĂȘte takes guests down colorful rabbit hole

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


Anytime. Anywhere. Observer.

From in-depth local reporting to real-time breaking news, stay connected to the stories shaping our community with the Your Observer app.

Download Now for Free