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USF throws breezy bash with Brunch on the Bay

The Bank of America Brunch on the Bay was hosted Nov. 3 at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 3:15 p.m. November 3, 2019
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The weather was perfect for an outdoor brunch during The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee's Brunch on the Bay Nov. 3. 

The 26th annual brunch saw more than 600 USF patrons and supporters gathering at the campus courtyard to sample drinks and dishes from more than 25 vendors that included Mattison's, Pier 22 and Mission BBQ. Proceeds from the day – which surpassed $450,000 — go towards the school's scholarship programs for students. After enjoying a show from USF's cheerleaders and band, guests heard from the school's student recipients and from the event's co-chairs Pete Petersen and Lauren Henry. 

Mike and Tammy McCoy with Dr. Cheyenne Currall and USF President Steven Currall
Mike and Tammy McCoy with Dr. Cheyenne Currall and USF President Steven Currall
Co-chairs Pete Petersen and Lauren Henry
Co-chairs Pete Petersen and Lauren Henry
Megan and Lisa Krouse
Megan and Lisa Krouse
Phillip King
Phillip King
Manatee Technical College had lavender-infused cream cheese with lemon drizzle.
Manatee Technical College had lavender-infused cream cheese with lemon drizzle.
Devon Sandoval with Todd and Jessica Hughes
Devon Sandoval with Todd and Jessica Hughes
Pam and Eddie Beauchamp with Jim Holbrook
Pam and Eddie Beauchamp with Jim Holbrook
Rocky the Bull and Pavitra Ciavardone
Rocky the Bull and Pavitra Ciavardone
Sara Hand, Stan Schultes, Laura Dougnac-Smogard
Sara Hand, Stan Schultes, Laura Dougnac-Smogard
Kayla and Madelyn Kehoe with her orange juice.
Kayla and Madelyn Kehoe with her orange juice.
Lauren and Kent Hayes
Lauren and Kent Hayes
Each seat had a special present.
Each seat had a special present.
Jorge Reynardus and Patty Buttenheim
Jorge Reynardus and Patty Buttenheim
Guests ate beneath the shade.
Guests ate beneath the shade.
Christopher Brantley and Damon Lee
Christopher Brantley and Damon Lee
John and Lorna Clarke with Leslie and Alan Jones
John and Lorna Clarke with Leslie and Alan Jones
Rick and Joann Schoenbaum Miller
Rick and Joann Schoenbaum Miller
Ashley Kozel and Marko Radisic
Ashley Kozel and Marko Radisic
Jay Riley, Gigi Shawn, Julie Gillespie and Casey Welch
Jay Riley, Gigi Shawn, Julie Gillespie and Casey Welch
USF Cheerleaders put on a show.
USF Cheerleaders put on a show.
Bill, Candice and Maryl Henry
Bill, Candice and Maryl Henry
Charles and Linda Baumann
Charles and Linda Baumann
Erik Arroyo and Victoria Garvin
Erik Arroyo and Victoria Garvin
Ingrid Docken and Winola Davidson
Ingrid Docken and Winola Davidson
Teresa Perry, Paul Palumbo and Carla McRae
Teresa Perry, Paul Palumbo and Carla McRae
Elizabeth Moore and Chris Gelvin
Elizabeth Moore and Chris Gelvin
The USF band played for the crowd.
The USF band played for the crowd.
Kay Mathers, Rep. Margaret Good and McLain Miller
Kay Mathers, Rep. Margaret Good and McLain Miller
Denise and Brett Kemker
Denise and Brett Kemker
Amber Rice, Tracey Cardenas and Karissa Seeberger
Amber Rice, Tracey Cardenas and Karissa Seeberger
Merly Soliano and Tim Mitten
Merly Soliano and Tim Mitten

 

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