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Goodwill Manasota goes Mardi Gras

The event was celebrated March 5 at Michael's On East.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 6:59 a.m. March 6, 2019
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Goodwill Manasota hosted its annual evening of Mardi Gras March 5 at Michael's On East. 

The lively atmosphere was in thanks to the beads, costumes, masks and live entertainment by Joe Bruno's Dixieland Hotdogs. The smells of Louisiana were in the air as guests were able to dine on red beans and rice at their leisure throughout the social hour. 

After cocktails and dinner, the party continued with the live auction and paddle raise before dessert was served and guests took to the dance floor. 

Co-Chairs Megan and Tim Schalch
Co-Chairs Megan and Tim Schalch
CEO and President Bob Rosinsky and VP of the Foundation Gray Videnka
CEO and President Bob Rosinsky and VP of the Foundation Gray Videnka
The event was held on
The event was held on "Fat Tuesday."
Masks decorated the tables.
Masks decorated the tables.
Joe Bruno's Dixieland Hotdogs entertained throughout the evening.
Joe Bruno's Dixieland Hotdogs entertained throughout the evening.
A cat mask decorates a table.
A cat mask decorates a table.
Jason Hanson and Jen Robb
Jason Hanson and Jen Robb
Goodwill and Sharon Kunkel
Goodwill and Sharon Kunkel
Brian and Brittany Veldheer
Brian and Brittany Veldheer
Don Herndon. Margie Genter and Dalton Rimer
Don Herndon. Margie Genter and Dalton Rimer
Michele Strauss and Charlie Tyler
Michele Strauss and Charlie Tyler
Patra Jordan, David Slomak and Rochelle Nigri
Patra Jordan, David Slomak and Rochelle Nigri
Lillian Hafner and Teagan Allen
Lillian Hafner and Teagan Allen
The live auction included two paintings.
The live auction included two paintings.
Vicky and Randy Huberty
Vicky and Randy Huberty
Authentic food was served for dinner.
Authentic food was served for dinner.
A Harlequin juggled around Michael's On East.
A Harlequin juggled around Michael's On East.
Bill Quaid catches a bowling pin from the Harlequin.
Bill Quaid catches a bowling pin from the Harlequin.
Brian and Matt Craft
Brian and Matt Craft
The Harlequin juggles around Brian Craft's head.
The Harlequin juggles around Brian Craft's head.
The Harlequin juggles around Patra Jordan's head.
The Harlequin juggles around Patra Jordan's head.
Malacy Wilson, Rachel Hollingsworth, Amanda Morris, Katie Hollingsworth, Jen Hutchens and Bonnie Brown
Malacy Wilson, Rachel Hollingsworth, Amanda Morris, Katie Hollingsworth, Jen Hutchens and Bonnie Brown

 

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