Mote Marine thanks scientists during Oceanic Evening gala
By
Observer Staff
| 6:15 p.m. October 29, 2023
Chairwoman Judy Graham, Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby and board chair Sandi Stuart
Photo by Harry Sayer
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Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium paid tribute to its scientists working across the globe during its latest Oceanic Evening gala held at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Oct. 28.
More than 500 Mote supporters filled the Ritz-Carlton ballroom for the event, which adopted an “Around The World” theme that recognized the research topics being worked on in numerous countries. Those locations included Belgium, Egypt, Haiti, Israel, Japan, Mexico and many more.
Enthusiastic attendees mingled in the Ritz ballroom at the start of the night. Many wore various shades of blue and pinned Mote Marine accessories to their attire.
The assembled audience took to their seats and enjoyed a program that started with a welcome from chairwoman Judy Graham before transitioning to remarks from board chair Sandi Stuart and Mote President and CEO Michael P. Crosby.
Guests later took to the dance floor and rocked out to tunes by EZ Street.
The night’s proceeds benefited Mote Marine’s many programs involving research, ocean health, coral restoration and more.
Chairwoman Judy Graham and Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby
Photo by Harry Sayer
Chairwoman Judy Graham, Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby and board chair Sandi Stuart
Photo by Harry Sayer
Rosa and Carl Luer with Beth Cannata and Alan Rose
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Tracy and Roy Kretzler
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Alan Gladstone and Kevin Cooper
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Elizabeth Moore, Andy Sandberg, Jon Thaxton and Veronica Thames
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Barbara Brizdle and Sol Cohn
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Bob Rose and Virginia Everett
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Carlos Solorzano and Julianna Burns
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Charles and Sheila Nemes
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Debora Gardner with Steve and Lisa High
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Diane Weaver and David Zaccardelli
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Doreen Seider, David Hubbs and Lisa Rott
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Dustin and Casey Laughlin
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Gloria and Allen Brush
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Jake and Erin Lasala
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Javier and Jessica Gonzalez with Ed McAvoy, Shelly McAvoy, Alex McLemore and Madison McAvoy
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John and Micah Mathews with Tara Stryker and Tommy Ball
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Jorie Riesen, Rita Greenbaum and Margaret Wise
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Kathy and Travis Brown
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Katie Kramer and Alyssa Schlegel
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Mark and Shayne Resnick with Adrienne and Keith Johnson
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Sharon and Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby
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Mike and Brooke Finan
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Milca Rivera and Kendall Peacock
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The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota ballroom was transformed for an elegant Oceanic Evening.
Photo by Harry Sayer
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota ballroom was transformed for an elegant Oceanic Evening.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Richard Davis, Lana Em, Elena and Philip Drayton, Christina Kherson and Aleksei Vyzhlov
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Rob and Jennifer Rominiecki
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Sara and Todd Fiorille
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Satish Maripuri, Peter Teuber, Kristie and Keith Harrison
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Seth and Sharon Gardner with Lauren Bennett Hersh and Brian Hersh
