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Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation brings Hollywood to the Hyatt

The annual Party Under The Stars was held Feb. 25.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 6:27 a.m. February 28, 2023
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The Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation's annual Party Under The Stars fundraiser laid out the red carpet for guests for a classic Hollywood bash at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota on Feb. 25. 

Hundreds of supporters and medical figures arrived dressed in elegant gowns, snazzy suits and all manner of Hollywood-inspired attire to support the organization's mission. The Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation provides cancer patients with financial support concerning mortgages, car payments and other bills.

Guests filled the Hyatt ballroom for a social hour followed by an evening program that included words from emcee Allison Imre, a live auction from Chris Marchand and a mission moment with Executive Director Lynn Rasys. 

The night concluded with drinks and dancing. 

Dr. Dwight Fitch, chairwoman Marjan Zaun and Jill Fitch
Dr. Dwight Fitch, chairwoman Marjan Zaun and Jill Fitch
Photo by Harry Sayer
Bob Rose ans Virginia Everett
Bob Rose ans Virginia Everett
Photo by Harry Sayer
The event had a Hollywood aesthetic.
The event had a Hollywood aesthetic.
Photo by Harry Sayer
The event had a Hollywood aesthetic.
The event had a Hollywood aesthetic.
Photo by DAVID SHAPIRO
The artist Babyl and Katherine Norman
The artist Babyl and Katherine Norman
Photo by Harry Sayer
Guests checked out silent auction items.
Guests checked out silent auction items.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Angela Wiles and Cory Wash
Angela Wiles and Cory Wash
Photo by Harry Sayer
Tristan and Tim Luke with Tracee Smith
Tristan and Tim Luke with Tracee Smith
Photo by Harry Sayer
Amanda Baxter, Jennifer Fontaine and Pamela Sennott
Amanda Baxter, Jennifer Fontaine and Pamela Sennott
Photo by Harry Sayer
Stacy Jean and Obed Cesar
Stacy Jean and Obed Cesar
Photo by Harry Sayer
Kelly and Roberto Batista
Kelly and Roberto Batista
Photo by Harry Sayer
Rita Aughey and Jennifer Smith
Rita Aughey and Jennifer Smith
Photo by Harry Sayer
The artist Babyl sings out to the crowd.
The artist Babyl sings out to the crowd.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Stacey and Michael Corley with Sally Schule
Stacey and Michael Corley with Sally Schule
Photo by Harry Sayer
Sonya and Ellis Miller
Sonya and Ellis Miller
Photo by Harry Sayer
Jason Johnson and Tracey Parrino
Jason Johnson and Tracey Parrino
Photo by Harry Sayer
Liz Kramer and Leo Cardona
Liz Kramer and Leo Cardona
Photo by Harry Sayer
Jamie Kanter and James Atkins
Jamie Kanter and James Atkins
Photo by Harry Sayer
Ed Rasys and Executive Director Lynn Rasys
Ed Rasys and Executive Director Lynn Rasys
Photo by Harry Sayer
Arlene and Joe Scarano
Arlene and Joe Scarano
Photo by Harry Sayer
Antonio Todaro and Jackie Mai
Antonio Todaro and Jackie Mai
Photo by Harry Sayer
Brian and Jennifer Schulz with Kenney DeCamp as
Brian and Jennifer Schulz with Kenney DeCamp as "Mr. Mime"
Photo by Harry Sayer
Honorary co-chairwoman Dr. Blessy Jacob, Brittany Moe and Stacy Jean
Honorary co-chairwoman Dr. Blessy Jacob, Brittany Moe and Stacy Jean
Photo by Harry Sayer

 

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