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Big Brothers Big Sisters brings Spring Soiree to Lakewood Ranch

The annual soiree was held on April 27.


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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast dazzled guests with a Spring Soiree at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club on April 27.

The annual affair — which brought more than 200 guests to the club and benefits the organization's services for children in Manatee County — started with a lively mingling hour where guests picked up drinks and bid on silent auction items. 

Co-chairs Heather Urribarri and Kevin St. John welcomed the audience before TV news figure Annette Gutierrez took to the stage to serve as emcee. 

Sierra Gonzalez, a parent associated with Big Brothers Big Sisters then spoke to the impact the group has had on her family before it was time for the night's giving moment. 

The event concluded with a chance drawin. 

Co-chairs Heather Urribarri and Kevin St. John
Co-chairs Heather Urribarri and Kevin St. John
Photo by Harry Sayer
John and Courtney Barringer with Michelle and Tim Hornung and Leyla and Joe Herr
John and Courtney Barringer with Michelle and Tim Hornung and Leyla and Joe Herr
Photo by Harry Sayer
mIra Paul, Gina Taylor, Jennifer Simms and Cindy Moore
mIra Paul, Gina Taylor, Jennifer Simms and Cindy Moore
Photo by Harry Sayer
Dan and Judith Houston
Dan and Judith Houston
Photo by Harry Sayer
The event was held at the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.
The event was held at the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Jessica and Levi Courtney
Jessica and Levi Courtney
Photo by Harry Sayer
Christi and Bill Powers
Christi and Bill Powers
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Steve and Angelica Sullivan
Steve and Angelica Sullivan
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Bob Breeden, Todd Reese, Gidget Reese, Hakeem El Harasse, Jaima Davis and Steve Trier
Bob Breeden, Todd Reese, Gidget Reese, Hakeem El Harasse, Jaima Davis and Steve Trier
Photo by Harry Sayer
Dorota and Donald Carlson
Dorota and Donald Carlson
Photo by Harry Sayer
Marina Palmer, Ellis Mathis, Jake Mathis and Emmi Mathis
Marina Palmer, Ellis Mathis, Jake Mathis and Emmi Mathis
Photo by Harry Sayer
Allison Minardi and Nicole Palochko
Allison Minardi and Nicole Palochko
Photo by Harry Sayer
Wendy Walsh and Valerie Keller
Wendy Walsh and Valerie Keller
Photo by Harry Sayer
Gem Pescinski and Amanda Cleveland
Gem Pescinski and Amanda Cleveland
Photo by Harry Sayer
Guests bid on silent auction items.
Guests bid on silent auction items.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Jennifer Simms
Jennifer Simms
Photo by Harry Sayer
Jennifer O'Neill, Don and Susan Rivera
Jennifer O'Neill, Don and Susan Rivera
Photo by Harry Sayer
Cindy and Jason McGuire
Cindy and Jason McGuire
Photo by Harry Sayer
Heather Urribarri, Sabrina St. John and Jennifer and Benjamin Jack
Heather Urribarri, Sabrina St. John and Jennifer and Benjamin Jack
Photo by Harry Sayer
Annette Gutierrez and Bryce Moore
Annette Gutierrez and Bryce Moore
Photo by Harry Sayer

 

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