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Sarasota Ballet honors executive director at Gala Royale

The annual gala paid tribute to Executive Director Joseph Volpe on April 30.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 9:30 p.m. April 30, 2023
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The Sarasota Ballet treated its supporters with a Gala Royale on April 30.

The annual gala fundraiser — hosted at the Circus Arts Conservatory again this year — started with a ballet production at the Sarasota Opera House. Guests then loaded into their cars and made the trip to the Sailor Circus Arena for the evening's dinner and program.

After mingling and enjoying the ambiance, the audience sat down to hear from board chair Richard Johnson who spoke to his excitement for the future of the Sarasota Ballet. 

This year's gala honored Sarasota Ballet Executive Director Joseph Volpe for his many years of service with the company.

The evening concluded with drinks and dancing. 

Donna Koffman, Amie Austin, Jalina and Maria Beck, Ashley Kozel and Aimee Chouinard
Donna Koffman, Amie Austin, Jalina and Maria Beck, Ashley Kozel and Aimee Chouinard
Photo by Harry Sayer
The event was held at the Circus Arts Conservatory.
The event was held at the Circus Arts Conservatory.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Hank and Melinda Foster
Hank and Melinda Foster
Photo by Harry Sayer
The event was held at the Circus Arts Conservatory.
The event was held at the Circus Arts Conservatory.
Photo by Harry Sayer
The event was held at the Circus Arts Conservatory.
The event was held at the Circus Arts Conservatory.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Hillary Reiter, Rachael Fisk, Amy Wensley and Heyckal Taveras
Hillary Reiter, Rachael Fisk, Amy Wensley and Heyckal Taveras
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Jim and Wendy Cox with Rosemarie Reinhardt and David Welle
Jim and Wendy Cox with Rosemarie Reinhardt and David Welle
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Charlotte and Carl Troiano
Charlotte and Carl Troiano
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Caitlin Keenan, Gabriella Bunch and Cara Keenan
Caitlin Keenan, Gabriella Bunch and Cara Keenan
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Pat Robinson and Emily Walsh
Pat Robinson and Emily Walsh
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Terri and Michael Klauber
Terri and Michael Klauber
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PJ Volpe and Besmira Ulaj
PJ Volpe and Besmira Ulaj
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Besmira Ulaj
Besmira Ulaj
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Lauren Stroman and Sorcha Augustine
Lauren Stroman and Sorcha Augustine
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Rob and Jennifer Rominiecki
Rob and Jennifer Rominiecki
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Barbara and Matt McAleer
Barbara and Matt McAleer
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Charman Noel, Cornelia Matson and Earl Noel
Charman Noel, Cornelia Matson and Earl Noel
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Bruce Rodgers and Sue Jacobson
Bruce Rodgers and Sue Jacobson
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Roland Moser and Kimberley Pelyk
Roland Moser and Kimberley Pelyk
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Sara and Don Grivetti
Sara and Don Grivetti
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Holly and Jay Logan
Holly and Jay Logan
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Joseph Gianguzzo and Brian Lipton
Joseph Gianguzzo and Brian Lipton
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Beth Reuger and Carol Dierksen
Beth Reuger and Carol Dierksen
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Judy Cahn, Jonathan Coleman and Sarah Robinson
Judy Cahn, Jonathan Coleman and Sarah Robinson
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Michelle Roy and Paul Cantor
Michelle Roy and Paul Cantor
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Jean Volpe and Executive Director Joseph Volpe
Jean Volpe and Executive Director Joseph Volpe
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Mikhail Scott
Mikhail Scott
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Marjorie Floyd and Audrey Robbins
Marjorie Floyd and Audrey Robbins
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Azure and Nancy O'Neil
Azure and Nancy O'Neil
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Fred Doery and Sarasota Ballet director Iain Webb
Fred Doery and Sarasota Ballet director Iain Webb
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Karol Foss and Margaret Barbieri
Karol Foss and Margaret Barbieri
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Co-chairs Frank and Katherine Martucci
Co-chairs Frank and Katherine Martucci
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Co-chairs Patricia Golemme and Timothy Fullum
Co-chairs Patricia Golemme and Timothy Fullum
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Betty and Bud Shapiro
Betty and Bud Shapiro
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Richard Johnson
Richard Johnson
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