The 8th annual event took place March 28 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.
By
Katie Johns
| 9:32 p.m. March 28, 2019
Longboat Key
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Bird enthusiasts took Save Our Seabirds under their wings March 28.
On Thursday evening, nearly 200 people gathered at Michael’s on the Bay at Selby Gardens for the 8th Annual Sunset Soireé benefiting Save Our Seabirds.
Banners created by students at the Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences and various birds welcomed attendees to the cocktail hour where they could peruse the pop-up shop full of Save Our Seabirds apparel and check out the silent auction items.
When the sun began to set, everyone moved inside for dinner where the festivities continued with a live speed painting performance by Alejandro Ruiz followed by a video presentation and live auction.
Esther and David Pilston, CEO of Save Our Seabirds
Katelin Praizner, Andrew Lynn and event co-chairwoman Anju Lynn
Event committee member Lisa Hartman, Renata Bookram and event co-chairwoman Kathleen Sanders
Silent auction items included wine baskets, signed baseballs and other items.
Paula and Tom Bright and Nancy Curtis
Lisa Giusti and Gunilla Imshaug
Jerry and Adrienne Barrack
Silent auction items included wine baskets, signed baseballs and bartending baskets.
Andrew and Diane McGrellis and Steven Siegler
Myrtle was on hand to welcome guests.
Steve Trygg, Bo Lindkvist and Knut Imshaug
Bill and Betsy Johnston and Charlotte and Richard Bermen
Diamonds dotted each table in the dining room.
Auctioneer Jim Smith and Esther Pilston
Joanne Forch and Kent and Mary Bennett
Jim and Norma Koppel and Kris and Jon Berg
Blue birds were atop each glass.
Ann Anderson and CEO of Save Our Seabirds David Pilston
Artwork by students at the Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences flew in the wind at the event entrance.
Marilyn and Ivan Kushen and Michael and Missy Assen
Kathy and Anthony Sanzo
Paula and Kevin Butler
Lou Newman, Betty Neupert and Suzan and Philip Gaynes
