Equality Florida brings the '90s back at Art Ovation

2019's Suncoast Celebration was hosted Nov. 16 at the Art Ovation Hotel.

  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 10:42 a.m. November 17, 2019
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The spirit of the '90s was alive and well during Equality Florida's 2019 Suncoast Celebration Nov. 17. 

400 guests filled the Art Ovation ballroom — which had a '90s makeover complete with fluorescent colors and old-school video games – to support Equality Florida's mission of LGBTQ advocacy and education. The night's program had CEO Nadine Smith speaking to the state of LGBTQ equality in Florida. Equality Florida also presented honorees Elliott Mitchell and Clark West with the Voice for Equality award for their work with the group. 

Proceeds from the night benefits Equality Florida's programs including HIV and transgender education. 

Co-chairman Chris Covelli, Arthur Boyce, Katie McCurry, Jarred WIlson, Marlene Hauck, Co-chairman Jordan Oliveira-Heller, Elliott Gardner, Phil Baker, Maggi Verhagen and Ryan Hill
Co-chairman Chris Covelli, Arthur Boyce, Katie McCurry, Jarred WIlson, Marlene Hauck, Co-chairman Jordan Oliveira-Heller, Elliott Gardner, Phil Baker, Maggi Verhagen and Ryan Hill
Honorees Elliott Mitchell and Phil Baker
Honorees Elliott Mitchell and Phil Baker
Cathy WIlson, Pauline Parrish, Karen Smith and Donna Hanley
Cathy WIlson, Pauline Parrish, Karen Smith and Donna Hanley
Carl Duplissis, Jonathan Brumfield, Ed Folts, Glen Graczyk and Stephen Meuler
Carl Duplissis, Jonathan Brumfield, Ed Folts, Glen Graczyk and Stephen Meuler
Frank Bermudez, Bob Evans, Jerry Genova and Edward Hartnett
Frank Bermudez, Bob Evans, Jerry Genova and Edward Hartnett
Adam Wensil, Anita Cox and Sharon Carole
Adam Wensil, Anita Cox and Sharon Carole
David Curran, Nikki Logan Curran, Sam Ray and Sharon Carole
David Curran, Nikki Logan Curran, Sam Ray and Sharon Carole
Nathan and Sue Mathis
Nathan and Sue Mathis
Carolyn Angiolillo, Mary Connelly and Christina Captain
Carolyn Angiolillo, Mary Connelly and Christina Captain
Dr. Maggi Verhagen, Kathi Kennedy, Rev. Vickie Miller and Kathy Hanas
Dr. Maggi Verhagen, Kathi Kennedy, Rev. Vickie Miller and Kathy Hanas
Mike Sibert, Maryann D'Aquino-Tearle and Scott Swan
Mike Sibert, Maryann D'Aquino-Tearle and Scott Swan
George Krieger and Richard Carpenter
George Krieger and Richard Carpenter
Don Stage, Shawn Cochran, Gary McNulty and Doug Berger
Don Stage, Shawn Cochran, Gary McNulty and Doug Berger
Val Jurin, Isaiah Ruffino, Rachel Barker and Zack Dauth
Val Jurin, Isaiah Ruffino, Rachel Barker and Zack Dauth
Ken Sheldon and Rick Cardone
Ken Sheldon and Rick Cardone
Allison Whitten and Ryan Hill
Allison Whitten and Ryan Hill
Do Tiberii, Vicki Karins, Mark Puskarich and Marcia Foote
Do Tiberii, Vicki Karins, Mark Puskarich and Marcia Foote

 

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