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Suncoast Charities for Children kicks off Thunder by the Bay

The "Born to be Wild" kickoff party was held Feb. 7 at the White Buffalo Saloon.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 12:15 a.m. February 8, 2020
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Suncoast Charities for Children celebrated the start of the Thunder by the Bay festival with a party Feb. 7.

The annual kickoff party's country casual theme that guests gathering at the White Buffalo Saloon in their finest country hats and jeans. The party had music from Stone Buckle and items up for silent auction.

Jody Walker with Sam and Tara Chavers
Jody Walker with Sam and Tara Chavers
Maria and Ben Regoli with Kendra Moody and Board President Jack Cox
Maria and Ben Regoli with Kendra Moody and Board President Jack Cox
Event chairs Tracey and Greg Linehan
Event chairs Tracey and Greg Linehan
Guests picked up items at the silent auction.
Guests picked up items at the silent auction.
The Stone Buckle band played country jams.
The Stone Buckle band played country jams.
Joe and Amy Harris with John Saputo, Executive Director Lucy Nicandri and Pat Bruenning
Joe and Amy Harris with John Saputo, Executive Director Lucy Nicandri and Pat Bruenning
Lisa Baer and Executive Director Lucy Nicandri
Lisa Baer and Executive Director Lucy Nicandri
Cheryl Cochrane with Rick and Regina Taugner
Cheryl Cochrane with Rick and Regina Taugner
Diane Kost and Heather Scarpinato
Diane Kost and Heather Scarpinato
Kim Burns,  Ed Bertha and Kristin Hokanson
Kim Burns, Ed Bertha and Kristin Hokanson
Brigitte Suttmiller, Butch Mullet and Martha Hostetler
Brigitte Suttmiller, Butch Mullet and Martha Hostetler
Sara Gelsi, Sherman Beiler, Jen Houghtaling and Ashley Leon
Sara Gelsi, Sherman Beiler, Jen Houghtaling and Ashley Leon
Jennifer Catalfo and Parker Reed
Jennifer Catalfo and Parker Reed
Maureen Gabe and Giovanna Bavaro
Maureen Gabe and Giovanna Bavaro
Denise Equinda and Kim Burns
Denise Equinda and Kim Burns
Jan Oglesby, Brent Riesenberger and Joanie Howard
Jan Oglesby, Brent Riesenberger and Joanie Howard
Stan and Lisa Eding
Stan and Lisa Eding

 

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