• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Mother's Day Gift Guide
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Mother's Day Gift Guide
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

InStride Therapy puts on Black Tie and Blue Jeans fundraiser

The fundraiser was held March 12.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 8:25 p.m. March 12, 2022
  • Black Tie
  • Share

InStride Therapy and Easterseals Happiness House mixed black tie attire with blue jeans during the annual fundraiser on March 12. 

Hundreds of guests wore creative country attire for the 2022 equestrian gala, which benefited the ranch's various therapies and health programs for children and adults. Staff took attendees on tours of the ranch's barn where they took photos with horses and learned more about the many therapy services offered. 

Easterseals president and CEO Tom Waters welcomed the audience before dinner was served and the live auction started in earnest. 

 

Bob and Lynn Hoff with president and CEO Tom Waters and Janet Rice
Bob and Lynn Hoff with president and CEO Tom Waters and Janet Rice
Ashley, Chloe and Eric Wise
Ashley, Chloe and Eric Wise
Pam Sullivan, Sue Button and Brian Sullivan
Pam Sullivan, Sue Button and Brian Sullivan
Volunteers gathered at the InStride Therapy Ranch.
Volunteers gathered at the InStride Therapy Ranch.
Lance Jaakola, Jackie Ott Jaakola, Susan Sheahan and Jeff Babbitt
Lance Jaakola, Jackie Ott Jaakola, Susan Sheahan and Jeff Babbitt
John and Kathryn Hart
John and Kathryn Hart
Angela Massaro Fain and Brenda Kleibert
Angela Massaro Fain and Brenda Kleibert
Domonique and Tyler Smith
Domonique and Tyler Smith
Don Patterson, Jennifer Groff and Carly Evans
Don Patterson, Jennifer Groff and Carly Evans
Mason Waters and Maradith Behringer
Mason Waters and Maradith Behringer
Kyle Flannery and Allison Kummery
Kyle Flannery and Allison Kummery
Robert and Kim Rodriguez
Robert and Kim Rodriguez
Richard and Phyllis Yonker
Richard and Phyllis Yonker
Heidi and Jerry Wells
Heidi and Jerry Wells
Annmarie Kuffer, Derek Summerville and Adrienne Phillips
Annmarie Kuffer, Derek Summerville and Adrienne Phillips
Nicole Murby and Kristie Geimer
Nicole Murby and Kristie Geimer
Kimbrell Hines and Hannah Herrig Ketelboeter
Kimbrell Hines and Hannah Herrig Ketelboeter
Scott Kuffer with Tammy and Greg Hallam
Scott Kuffer with Tammy and Greg Hallam
Chloe Conboy and Christopher Mundell
Chloe Conboy and Christopher Mundell
Nicole Peterson and Whit Cowne
Nicole Peterson and Whit Cowne
Kristin and Kris Hamwi
Kristin and Kris Hamwi
Julianna and Keith Curcio
Julianna and Keith Curcio
Sydney and Joe Gruters
Sydney and Joe Gruters

 

Latest News

A lane closure will affect traffic on the John Ringling Causeway during an FDOT maintenance project.
  • May 14, 2026
Roadwork will close Ringling Causeway lane at Bird Key
Karie Friling makes brief comments to the Sarasota City Commission during her visit to the May 4 commission meeting.
  • May 14, 2026
New city manager calls career in public service 'most noble of professions'
Among the proposals for the Main Street complete street project includes converting dozens of angle parking spaces to parallel parking.
  • May 14, 2026
What should Sarasota's Main Street look like in 20 years?
BayCare Hospital Manatee is a $563 million project.
  • May 14, 2026
Health care expands in the area in a big way

Sponsored Health Content

Sponsored Content

The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest in Black Tie

Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb, Katherine and Frank Martucci, and Jean and Joe Volpe
  • May 5, 2026
Sarasota Ballet ends season with dazzling evening
Joelson Krulewitz, Dick Vitale, Josh Krulewitz and Mike Soltys
  • May 3, 2026
Dick Vitale Gala draws the stars to raise money for pediatric cancer
Mette Milland, Toni Schemmel, Deb Kabinoff, Scott Taylor and Gana Gilkey
  • April 26, 2026
Cause 4 Hope raises crucial funds for Parkinson's programs
Lisa Holcomb, Jill Obrochta and Lisa Brakefield
  • April 26, 2026
Selby Gardens welcomes famed floral designer Ian Prosser for Lunch in the Gardens
Event co-chairs Charlie Ann Syprett and Dona Scott with WBTT founder and Artistic Director Nate Jacobs.
  • April 19, 2026
WBBT's April FĂȘte takes guests down colorful rabbit hole
Stephanie Perry, Margie Genter, Community Partner of the Year Awardee Florida Department of Corrections Stephanie Ditroia and Beth Poffel
  • April 19, 2026
Goodwill Manasota honors community ambassadors at signature luncheon

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


Anytime. Anywhere. Observer.

From in-depth local reporting to real-time breaking news, stay connected to the stories shaping our community with the Your Observer app.

Download Now for Free