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2021 Artful Lobster benefits Hermitage Artist Retreat

Guests dined on lobster at the annual event Nov. 13.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 11:32 a.m. November 14, 2021
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Dozens gathered on Manasota Key to support the artists at Hermitage Artist Retreat during its annual Artful Lobster benefit on Nov. 13.

The outdoor event had many of the art organization's supporters meeting for a lunch full of lobster and other good food. Artful Lobster helps benefit the many artists that train with the Hermitage Artist Retreat. Guests mingled before sitting down and hearing from Hermitage leaders.

The audience later enjoyed performances from Hermitage Fellow Dorothy Lawson and Raleigh Mosley II. 

Co-chairman Charles Huisking, Artistic Director and CEO Andy Sandberg and co-chair Charlotte Perret
Co-chairman Charles Huisking, Artistic Director and CEO Andy Sandberg and co-chair Charlotte Perret
Elizabeth Moore and Miles West
Elizabeth Moore and Miles West
Dozens gathered at the outdoor event.
Dozens gathered at the outdoor event.
Leonard McGill with Judy and Eladio Amores
Leonard McGill with Judy and Eladio Amores
Nelda Thompson and Janice Zarro
Nelda Thompson and Janice Zarro
Dozens gathered at the outdoor event.
Dozens gathered at the outdoor event.
Larry and Carol White Bold
Larry and Carol White Bold
Dale Adler and Steve Adler with Jackie and John Ruthman
Dale Adler and Steve Adler with Jackie and John Ruthman
Claudia Swan with Neville and Jane Thame
Claudia Swan with Neville and Jane Thame
Richard and Margaret Good with Stephanie Fraim
Richard and Margaret Good with Stephanie Fraim
Joan Matthews, Katie Couchot and Jane Humann
Joan Matthews, Katie Couchot and Jane Humann
Brad Goddard and Flora Major
Brad Goddard and Flora Major
Tom Heiden plays the steel drums.
Tom Heiden plays the steel drums.
Vic Von Klemperer,  Megan Lowman and Chris Caswell
Vic Von Klemperer, Megan Lowman and Chris Caswell
Michael and Carole Clark
Michael and Carole Clark
Patricia Caswell, Marletta Darna and Katie Couchot
Patricia Caswell, Marletta Darna and Katie Couchot
Dennis Rees and Julie Leach
Dennis Rees and Julie Leach
Sheila Moore, Andy Maass and Ruth Maas
Sheila Moore, Andy Maass and Ruth Maas

 

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