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Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center celebrates 30 years with Believe Gala

The center's gala was hosted Feb. 29 at the Hyatt Regency.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 8:30 p.m. February 29, 2020
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The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center cheered to 30 years with its Believe Gala hosted at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota on Feb. 29.

The organization, which helps cover overhead costs for local nonprofits, recognized founder Dr. Kay Glasser's vision of a connected community with a verdant green gala that had hundreds of supporters enjoying drinks, food, and company. 

 

CEO Kameron Hodgens with co-Chairwomen Nelle Miller, Isabel Becker and Gail Welch
CEO Kameron Hodgens with co-Chairwomen Nelle Miller, Isabel Becker and Gail Welch
Lorraine DiOrio and Barbara Coleman
Lorraine DiOrio and Barbara Coleman
Charlene Altenhain with Chris and Carla Johnson
Charlene Altenhain with Chris and Carla Johnson
Antonio Pinho and Roger Capote
Antonio Pinho and Roger Capote
The night had a vibrant green look.
The night had a vibrant green look.
Playing cards were at some tables.
Playing cards were at some tables.
The center's supporters had photos to match their tables
The center's supporters had photos to match their tables
David Lyles and Heidi Brown
David Lyles and Heidi Brown
Tracy Bridges, Ronelle Ashby and Phil King
Tracy Bridges, Ronelle Ashby and Phil King
Jen Elliot
Jen Elliot
Manuel and Ann Spindel with Bunny and Mort Skirboll and Lynn Buehler
Manuel and Ann Spindel with Bunny and Mort Skirboll and Lynn Buehler
Bob Trisolini, Ginny Garrison and Bob Nosal
Bob Trisolini, Ginny Garrison and Bob Nosal
Blair Bloomston, Ron Dabrowski and Mary Ann Hall
Blair Bloomston, Ron Dabrowski and Mary Ann Hall
Sheree Radakovich and Ed Corrigan
Sheree Radakovich and Ed Corrigan
Kristin Rathbun and Angela Smith
Kristin Rathbun and Angela Smith
Jim Culter and Jan Miller
Jim Culter and Jan Miller
Mark and Ellen Dizio with Mary and Steve Wiltse
Mark and Ellen Dizio with Mary and Steve Wiltse
Jules and Carol Green with John Kidd
Jules and Carol Green with John Kidd
Bill and Debbie Partridge with Charlie Ann and Jim Syprett
Bill and Debbie Partridge with Charlie Ann and Jim Syprett
Valerie and Emma Joels
Valerie and Emma Joels
Linda and Robert Rosenbluth with Suzanne Atwell
Linda and Robert Rosenbluth with Suzanne Atwell
Terry Stubbins and Billie Kennedy
Terry Stubbins and Billie Kennedy
Pauline Wamsler and David Sales
Pauline Wamsler and David Sales
Elizabeth and Dr. Stephen Nicholas
Elizabeth and Dr. Stephen Nicholas
State Rep. Margaret Good, Roxie Jerde, CEO Kameron Hodgens and Kay Mathers
State Rep. Margaret Good, Roxie Jerde, CEO Kameron Hodgens and Kay Mathers
Rochelle Nigri
Rochelle Nigri
Olivia Varda and Dr. Danielle Varda
Olivia Varda and Dr. Danielle Varda
Tracy Bridges, Rochelle Nigri and Phil King
Tracy Bridges, Rochelle Nigri and Phil King

 

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