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USF brings back Brunch on the Bay

The food and drink showcase was held Nov. 7.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 8:03 a.m. November 8, 2021
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The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee reprised its signature outdoor event on Nov. 7.

Brunch on the Bay 2021 featured hundreds of supporters meeting at the school for an afternoon of drinks and dishes. A number of vendors — including Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Michael's On East — were on site serving food and passing out drinks during the social hour. 

Guests eventually settled in their seats for lunch and heard from University of South Florida President Rhea Law. 

Proceeds from the event go toward student scholarships.

 

Richard Skaggs and USF president Rhea Law
Richard Skaggs and USF president Rhea Law
Greg Campbell, chairwoman Elizabeth Moore, mayor Erik Arroyo, Eddie Arroyo and Victoria Arroyo
Greg Campbell, chairwoman Elizabeth Moore, mayor Erik Arroyo, Eddie Arroyo and Victoria Arroyo
Marrie Neumer with Ross and Cindy Alander
Marrie Neumer with Ross and Cindy Alander
Lavardo Morley cooks steak.
Lavardo Morley cooks steak.
Guests eventually settled into their seats for the program.
Guests eventually settled into their seats for the program.
Joni and Rick Will with Sandra and Michael Conway
Joni and Rick Will with Sandra and Michael Conway
Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman with McArthur Freeman
Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman with McArthur Freeman
Steve Greenbaum with Pam and Eddie Beauchamp
Steve Greenbaum with Pam and Eddie Beauchamp
Kim Hill with Bill Hampton and Clara Reynardus de Villanueva
Kim Hill with Bill Hampton and Clara Reynardus de Villanueva
Amy and Michael Drake
Amy and Michael Drake
Jennifer and Mark Eubanks
Jennifer and Mark Eubanks
Margaret Wise and Tom Taylor
Margaret Wise and Tom Taylor
Guests pick up lobster and other dishes.
Guests pick up lobster and other dishes.
Demetrius Davis serves up sandwiches
Demetrius Davis serves up sandwiches
Peter French and Judy Genshaft with Jose and Lourdes Valiente
Peter French and Judy Genshaft with Jose and Lourdes Valiente
Todd and Jessica Hughes
Todd and Jessica Hughes
John and Lorna Clarke with Anila and Mona Jain and William Mariotti
John and Lorna Clarke with Anila and Mona Jain and William Mariotti
Jon Mitchell and Brooke Jensen with Katelyn and Kyle Bederman
Jon Mitchell and Brooke Jensen with Katelyn and Kyle Bederman
Kemel Thompson, Evan Earle Jr. and Marion Younge
Kemel Thompson, Evan Earle Jr. and Marion Younge
Sara Riley and Katherine Harris with Sally and Rick Piccolo
Sara Riley and Katherine Harris with Sally and Rick Piccolo
Marie Gentet with Pavitra Ciavardone
Marie Gentet with Pavitra Ciavardone
Stephanie Reed and Stefanie Betz
Stephanie Reed and Stefanie Betz
Donna Koffman, Elisabeth Waters and Jaclyn Brunckhorst
Donna Koffman, Elisabeth Waters and Jaclyn Brunckhorst
Caroline Amory and Marjorie Floyd
Caroline Amory and Marjorie Floyd
Gretchen Fowler, Elizabeth Lindsay and Leslie Jones
Gretchen Fowler, Elizabeth Lindsay and Leslie Jones
Teresa Rawe and Jayme Carter
Teresa Rawe and Jayme Carter
MaryAnne Young, Judy Genshaft, Dr. Patricia Okker and Jeffrey PetersonR
MaryAnne Young, Judy Genshaft, Dr. Patricia Okker and Jeffrey PetersonR
Riffatul Islam and Jovanna Arce
Riffatul Islam and Jovanna Arce
Angus and Jackie Rogers
Angus and Jackie Rogers
Rochelle Nigri and Art Killian
Rochelle Nigri and Art Killian
Tim and Ashley Gruters
Tim and Ashley Gruters
Claudia Poznianoff and Barbara Colwell
Claudia Poznianoff and Barbara Colwell
Guests had flowers decorating their tables.
Guests had flowers decorating their tables.

 

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