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Sarasota Police Foundation hosts Blue and White gala

The event was held Jan. 28.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 10:06 a.m. January 29, 2023
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The Sarasota Police Foundation put on its annual Blue and White gala at Michael's On East on Jan. 28.

Supporters of the foundation dressed their best and met at Michael's On East for an evening of philanthropy.

Guests mingled before sitting down for the program where they heard from president Jeff Birnbach. Maverick Johnson later led the live auction.

Committee members Andrea Capek, Areaka Jewell, Sean Murphy and Libby Soderberg
Committee members Andrea Capek, Areaka Jewell, Sean Murphy and Libby Soderberg
Photo by Harry Sayer
Brigit Leonard, Jeff Birnbach, Scott and Jennifer Mayforth
Brigit Leonard, Jeff Birnbach, Scott and Jennifer Mayforth
Photo by Harry Sayer
The event was held at Michael's On East.
The event was held at Michael's On East.
Photo by Harry Sayer
The event was held at Michael's On East.
The event was held at Michael's On East.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Zach and Ashlie Mikluscak
Zach and Ashlie Mikluscak
Photo by Harry Sayer
Michelle and Jim Butler
Michelle and Jim Butler
Photo by Harry Sayer
Steve Long with Victoria and Jacob Nelson
Steve Long with Victoria and Jacob Nelson
Photo by Harry Sayer
Curt and Teri Taylor with Susi and Charly Shugg
Curt and Teri Taylor with Susi and Charly Shugg
Photo by Harry Sayer
Michael Dreznin, Luan Andrei, Thai Santos and Chase Gloeckner
Michael Dreznin, Luan Andrei, Thai Santos and Chase Gloeckner
Photo by Harry Sayer
Julius and Kelly Baskys
Julius and Kelly Baskys
Photo by Harry Sayer
Gayle and Jack Daniels with Mary and Sean Sims
Gayle and Jack Daniels with Mary and Sean Sims
Photo by Harry Sayer
Shannon and Si McAninch
Shannon and Si McAninch
Photo by Harry Sayer
Scott Taylor and Deb Kabinoff with Nikki and Jeff Sedacca
Scott Taylor and Deb Kabinoff with Nikki and Jeff Sedacca
Photo by Harry Sayer

 

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