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Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast champions land preservation at Palm Ball 2020

The "Forever Green Forever Blue" ball was held Feb. 1.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 10:45 p.m. February 1, 2020
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Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast representatives and supporters once again gathered for a night of conservation-focused philanthropy during the annual Palm Ball Feb. 1 at the Bay Preserve at Osprey.

This year's theme was "Forever Green Forever Blue" to pay tribute to the deep and verdant colors that make up our land and waters, with guests dressing up to match the occasion. The evening started with an outdoor cocktail hour that led to a dinner and paddle raise that included tier-based outdoor activities ranging from fishing trips to bird watching at sunrise. Proceeds from the night go to the foundation's many land conservation initiatives.

Co-Chairwomen  Mickey Davis, Rosemary Eure, Honorary Chairwoman Cornelia Matson, and Co-Chairwomen Kathy Coffey and Wendy Carlton
Co-Chairwomen Mickey Davis, Rosemary Eure, Honorary Chairwoman Cornelia Matson, and Co-Chairwomen Kathy Coffey and Wendy Carlton
Ashley Morrison and Gigi Cetrulo
Ashley Morrison and Gigi Cetrulo
The night had a
The night had a "Forever Green. Forever Blue" theme
David and Stacey Crawford with Lauren and Kent Hays
David and Stacey Crawford with Lauren and Kent Hays
Regina Morris and John Annis
Regina Morris and John Annis
Tom and Paula Martin with Terri and Tony Milikin
Tom and Paula Martin with Terri and Tony Milikin
Bob and Suzanne Gregory
Bob and Suzanne Gregory
President Christine Johnson
President Christine Johnson
Catie Briggs, Judy Tucker and Lindsay Sweeting
Catie Briggs, Judy Tucker and Lindsay Sweeting
Jim and Bobby Sweeting
Jim and Bobby Sweeting
John Knowles, Dawn Spencer, Alan Gravley and Stan Writesel
John Knowles, Dawn Spencer, Alan Gravley and Stan Writesel
Terri and Michael Klauber
Terri and Michael Klauber
Renee Phinney and Glen Rieth
Renee Phinney and Glen Rieth
Julie Harris and Veronica Brady with David and Stephanie Glasser.
Julie Harris and Veronica Brady with David and Stephanie Glasser.
Rob and Amy Lyons
Rob and Amy Lyons
Ben and Sharon Kunkel
Ben and Sharon Kunkel
Kate Feroldi and Hamilton Coffey
Kate Feroldi and Hamilton Coffey
Allyson and Jose Joia
Allyson and Jose Joia
Nora and John Patterson
Nora and John Patterson
Lee Amos, Rhonda Deems and Jon Thaxton
Lee Amos, Rhonda Deems and Jon Thaxton
Adrian Gadd and Mary Evelyn Guyton with Jennifer and Rob Rominiecki
Adrian Gadd and Mary Evelyn Guyton with Jennifer and Rob Rominiecki
Charles and Patricia Clark
Charles and Patricia Clark
Elizabeth Stephen and Heather Williams
Elizabeth Stephen and Heather Williams
Steve and Inna Snyder with Lisa Napolitani and Stephen Holten
Steve and Inna Snyder with Lisa Napolitani and Stephen Holten
Rhonda Deems, Sharon Patrice and Debi Osborne
Rhonda Deems, Sharon Patrice and Debi Osborne
Skip Swan with Dianne and Glenn Shipley
Skip Swan with Dianne and Glenn Shipley
Richard and Maureen Carnevale with Coni and Michael Craig
Richard and Maureen Carnevale with Coni and Michael Craig
Each paddle raise tier had a different gift.
Each paddle raise tier had a different gift.
Amanda Kulaw with Roger and Judith Lambert
Amanda Kulaw with Roger and Judith Lambert
Karissa Seeberger and Greg Campbell
Karissa Seeberger and Greg Campbell
Jonathan and Charlotte Abrams
Jonathan and Charlotte Abrams
Gary and Laura Plum
Gary and Laura Plum
Amanda Kison and Kelly Dowd
Amanda Kison and Kelly Dowd
President Christine Johnson started the dinner program.
President Christine Johnson started the dinner program.

 

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