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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens lays out future plans at Chairman's Circle Dinner

The 9th annual dinner was held Jan. 26.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 10:30 p.m. January 26, 2020
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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens thanks patrons and laid out its plans for the future at its 9th annual Chairman's Circle Dinner Jan. 26.

The Michael's on the Bay-hosted dinner had the organization's closest supporters mingling and sipping drinks on the bayfront before heading inside to hear words from Selby representatives. This year's dinner had Jerusalem Foundation Executive Director James Snyder as its special guest and Dr. Hank Hine, Executive Director of the The Dalí  Museum as the speaker. Selby Gardens President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki also surprised guests with details on the revised Master Site plan. 

Rob and CEO and President Jennifer Rominiecki with James and Tina Snyder
Rob and CEO and President Jennifer Rominiecki with James and Tina Snyder
Dr. Hank Hine, Pauline Wamsler and David Sales
Dr. Hank Hine, Pauline Wamsler and David Sales
Bob and Carolyn Johnson with Aaron Fink
Bob and Carolyn Johnson with Aaron Fink
Norbert Donnelly and Mark Pritchett
Norbert Donnelly and Mark Pritchett
Benjamin Luczak and Margaret Wise
Benjamin Luczak and Margaret Wise
Noran Johnson, Elisabeth Waters, Cornelia Matson and Annette Ayres
Noran Johnson, Elisabeth Waters, Cornelia Matson and Annette Ayres
Jenna and Mike Wilson
Jenna and Mike Wilson
Harry Leopold and Audrey Robbins
Harry Leopold and Audrey Robbins
Joni Steinberg, Sandy Rederer and Allison Archbold
Joni Steinberg, Sandy Rederer and Allison Archbold
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Matt and Barbara McAleer with Janet and Andy Hartman
Kyle Parks, Wendy Deming and Katie and Chris Cianfaglione
Kyle Parks, Wendy Deming and Katie and Chris Cianfaglione
Hermione Gilpin, Giselle Stolper and Betsy Friedman
Hermione Gilpin, Giselle Stolper and Betsy Friedman
Joanne Powers with Travis and Kathy Brown
Joanne Powers with Travis and Kathy Brown
Paul and Jenni Hudson with Keith Monda and Veronica Brady
Paul and Jenni Hudson with Keith Monda and Veronica Brady
Gary Kirschner and Rita Thibaut
Gary Kirschner and Rita Thibaut
Billy and Nora Johnson with Kelvin and Margie Cooper
Billy and Nora Johnson with Kelvin and Margie Cooper
Teri Hansen, Roberto Cordaro and Nancy Bailey
Teri Hansen, Roberto Cordaro and Nancy Bailey

 

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