Sarasota Opera patrons toast to upcoming gala

The 2019 Gala Patron Sponsor Cocktail Party was held Jan. 21 at The Ritz-Carlton Beach Club.

  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 8:30 a.m. January 22, 2019
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Sarasota Opera gala patrons mingled Jan. 21 at The Ritz-Carlton Beach Club to celebrate the upcoming gala. 

This year the organization has more patrons than ever before with 44 supporters, and those in attendance mingled inside, watched the sunset and enjoyed passed hors d'oeuvres and wine.

The 2019 Opera Gala A Jeweled Affair - An Evening of Glitz and Glamour will be held Feb. 2 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. 

Executive Director Richard Russell with Gala Co-Chairs Carol and Larry English
Executive Director Richard Russell with Gala Co-Chairs Carol and Larry English
Chris Shivery, Pat Jones, Lydia McKenzie and Irene Bagby
Chris Shivery, Pat Jones, Lydia McKenzie and Irene Bagby
Edie Chaiftez and Lydia McKenzie
Edie Chaiftez and Lydia McKenzie
Linda and Ozzie Patzmann with Stacy Ridenour
Linda and Ozzie Patzmann with Stacy Ridenour
A meat and cheese table was set up for guests.
A meat and cheese table was set up for guests.
Gala Co-Chairs Larry and Carol English
Gala Co-Chairs Larry and Carol English
Denny Dorton, David Chaifetz and Jean Dorton
Denny Dorton, David Chaifetz and Jean Dorton
Annette and Bill Lloyd
Annette and Bill Lloyd
Toby and Noel Siegel
Toby and Noel Siegel
Syble Di Girolamo, Sumner Bagby and Bill Tompkins
Syble Di Girolamo, Sumner Bagby and Bill Tompkins
Hermione Gilpin, Steven Dixon and Peggy Allen
Hermione Gilpin, Steven Dixon and Peggy Allen
Hank and Melinda Foster with Patrick McKenzie
Hank and Melinda Foster with Patrick McKenzie
Executive Director Richard Russell thanks the patrons before handing out gifts to committee members.
Executive Director Richard Russell thanks the patrons before handing out gifts to committee members.

 

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