- March 6, 2023
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Jezebel Redd
President Megan Micale with co-chairwoman Jennifer Matteo
Co-chairwomen Alice Rothbauer and Amberly Bucci
Emily Willians, Nazare Edelsonm Dawnelle Lanners and Ashley Guttridge
Cherry Von Topp
Beth Taylor and Jaime Loomis
Kimmy McNary, Monica McEwan, Melissa Keen, Rebecca Sandlin and Liz Coleman
Monika Fila and Madison Bidini
Souad Dreyfus and Alicia Delgado
Alyssa Simons and Evan Ackerman
Elizabeth Kalban, Gena Cristiani and Jean Ruff
Lisa Garcia and Gregg Center
Savannah Holds and Elizabeth Taylor
Maressa Fox
Eric and Sarah Massey
Victoria and mayor Erik Arroyo with Elizabeth and Tom McDonald
Bubba Henson and Megan-Whitney Howell
Ed Martinez and Sofia Moniz
President Megan Micale welcomes the crowd to the debut gala.
Hillary Galt and Stephanie Caroline
The Donors of Distinction nonprofit transformed the Ross Aviation Sarasota facility into a Moulin Rouge-inspired Parisian event space during its debut gala on March 4.
Supporters went all-out for the "A Night In Paris" event by dressing up in their most creative and dazzling throwback attire. Many went the extra mile wearing top heats, pearls, fishnet stockings and more to match the theme. Fire performers, can-can dancers and stilt walkers served as entertainment for the night.
Guests mingled before gathering at the center of the event space to bid on gifts and trips during the live auction.
A Night In Paris has been a long time coming for the nonprofit. President Megan Micale remembers finalizing paperwork for the event back in 2019 before the pandemic delayed the event for some time. It was a relief to finally see the event underway.
"It's just exciting to finally have (the event) happening with our new name," Micale said. "We made it through."
