Gala celebrates Sarasota Police

The third annual gala was held at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • By Brynn Mechem
  • | 9:30 p.m. February 1, 2020
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Law enforcement officers traded in their uniforms for suits and dresses as they gathered for the third annual Police Foundation Gala. 

Residents gathered at the Sarasota Yacht Club for a cocktail hour and dinner before hitting the dance floor. 

Before dinner, guests heard speeches from City Manager Tom Barwin and Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino. DiPino said the Foundation allows the department to buy necessary equipment to help keep Sarasota safe. 

Mark and Tanya Ramos with Mary Pat Radford and Kevin Radford
Mark and Tanya Ramos with Mary Pat Radford and Kevin Radford
Tiffany and Larry Thornhill
Tiffany and Larry Thornhill
Kim Ruzek, Beth Bobb and Melissa Long
Kim Ruzek, Beth Bobb and Melissa Long
Attendees could win a variety of prize baskets.
Attendees could win a variety of prize baskets.
Marlon Brown, Pat Robinson and president Jeff Birnbach
Marlon Brown, Pat Robinson and president Jeff Birnbach
Lindsay Howell and Meredith Piazza
Lindsay Howell and Meredith Piazza
Sara and Nick Ferguson with Dianna and Matt Buchanan
Sara and Nick Ferguson with Dianna and Matt Buchanan
City Manager Tom Barwin and Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino address attendees.
City Manager Tom Barwin and Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino address attendees.
Lt. Rex Troche, Kelly Troche and Vicente Medina
Lt. Rex Troche, Kelly Troche and Vicente Medina
Alicia Bolduc and Amy Esper
Alicia Bolduc and Amy Esper
Charleston Wilson and Steve Long
Charleston Wilson and Steve Long
Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino thanks guests for attending.
Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino thanks guests for attending.
Julie Kochis-Marra and Tommy Kochis
Julie Kochis-Marra and Tommy Kochis
The gala benefitted the Sarasota Police Foundation.
The gala benefitted the Sarasota Police Foundation.
Pat Robinson and Greg Miller
Pat Robinson and Greg Miller

 

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