The second-annual gala was held at Art Ovation Hotel
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Brynn Mechem
| 9:47 p.m. February 23, 2019
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Sarasota Police Foundation hosted its second-annual Sarasota Police Foundation Benefit Gala at Art Ovation Hotel Saturday.
Before heading into the dining room, guests enjoyed a cocktail hour that featured two live artists and music from Bill Buchman's Art of Jazz.
Guests also could purchase raffle tickets in order to win prizes like Clint Black tickets, Kennedy Space Center tickets and a weekend stay at Art Ovation.
In the dining room there was a live auction and music from Big Daddy.
Sarasota Police Foundation board members Michael Evanoff, Stephen Long, Matt McHugh and president Jeff Birnbach
Adam Arena, Andrea Paldino, Dave Scott, Lori Jaress, Cristine Goodall and Ken Feld
Steve Evanoff, Molly Evanoff and Jeff Birnbach
Artist Laurie Mares paints live in front of the crowd.
Ken D'Agostino, Apryl Perez, Sean Murphy and Victoria Phillips
Asa Thomas and LeAnne Swor
A box of liquor was just one of the many prizes guests could win in the raffle.
Sarasota Military Academy juniors Natalie Marino and Jaela Nixon
Jon Patella, Coy Carter, Erin White and Julia Marra
Cpt. John Todd and Heather Todd
Josh Jones, Farrah Jones, John Barringer and Derek Anderson
The pianist of Bill Buchman's Art of Jazz stops playing to smile for the camera.
Todd and Megan Kitchner
John Mays, Dawn Mays, Nicole Porter and Greg Miller
Linda Krysinski and Kimberlee Brooks
Guy Jensen, Melissa Caneira, Nicole Jensen, Molly Murphy and Joe Murphy
Guests were greeted at their table with a salad and a pamphlet about Sarasota Police Foundation.
Kelly Nettles, Greg Witte, Debbie Siegel and Jamie Brester
Xtavia Bailey and Ed Brodsky
Heather Todd, Andria and Cpt. Demetri Konstantopoulos and Erin Robinson
Each table featured a centerpiece comprised of blue and white flowers.
Linh and Alex Chau
Susan Redgrave, Kristan Hamill and Andrea McHugh
Music from Big Daddy welcomed the guests into the dining hall
