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Artful Lobster raises over $380,000 for Hermitage Artist Retreat programs and hurricane recovery


  • By Janet Combs
  • | 9:00 a.m. November 11, 2024
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What: Hermitage Artist Retreat Artful Lobster

Benefiting: Hermitage Artist Retreat

When: Nov. 9

Where: The Ora Sarasota


Co-chairs are Trustee Peter Offringa and Allison Gregory.
Co-chairs are Trustee Peter Offringa and Allison Gregory.
Co-chairs Larry Wickless and Carole Crosby
Co-chairs Larry Wickless and Carole Crosby
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Artistic Director and CEO Andy Sandberg poses with Fellows Rona Siddiqui, Raleigh Mosely II, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer and guest performer Martina Long.
Artistic Director and CEO Andy Sandberg poses with Fellows Rona Siddiqui, Raleigh Mosely II, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer and guest performer Martina Long.
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Bonnie and Michael Starr, Diane Houle, Jill Sherrard and Doris Vasquez
Bonnie and Michael Starr, Diane Houle, Jill Sherrard and Doris Vasquez
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Ann Fletcher, co-chair Alice Court and Sarah McDonald
Ann Fletcher, co-chair Alice Court and Sarah McDonald
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Always with megawatt smiles are Jennifer Johnston and  Andy Sandberg.
Always with megawatt smiles are Jennifer Johnston and Andy Sandberg.
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Trustee Ed Swan and Claudia Swan
Trustee Ed Swan and Claudia Swan
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Community Foundation volunteer Kelly Borgia assists guests with registration.
Community Foundation volunteer Kelly Borgia assists guests with registration.
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The Hermitage Artist Retreat held its signature fundraising event at the Ora on Nov. 9 for 200 guests.
The Hermitage Artist Retreat held its signature fundraising event at the Ora on Nov. 9 for 200 guests.
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David and Alice Court had a great laugh when asked to take a photo with a stuffed lobster.
David and Alice Court had a great laugh when asked to take a photo with a stuffed lobster.
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Jane Serio, Fran Mys, Aron Lamerson and Kelly Borgia
Jane Serio, Fran Mys, Aron Lamerson and Kelly Borgia
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Tom and Sherry Koski
Tom and Sherry Koski
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Drummer Tom Heiden entertains guests with his smooth, cool calypso sounds coming off the steel drum.
Drummer Tom Heiden entertains guests with his smooth, cool calypso sounds coming off the steel drum.
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The Hermitage Artist Retreat held its signature fundraising event, Artful Lobster, on Nov. 9 at the Ora for 200 guests.
The Hermitage Artist Retreat held its signature fundraising event, Artful Lobster, on Nov. 9 at the Ora for 200 guests.
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Carol White Bold celebrates shows off her colors at the Artful Loster.
Carol White Bold celebrates shows off her colors at the Artful Loster.
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Bob Fletcher always has a smile on his face.
Bob Fletcher always has a smile on his face.
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Maria Alexander pours wine from Michael's on East.
Maria Alexander pours wine from Michael's on East.
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Hermitage staff include Chase Alford and 2014 Venice Main Street Iron Chef winner 'Chef' Jordan Moore.
Hermitage staff include Chase Alford and 2014 Venice Main Street Iron Chef winner 'Chef' Jordan Moore.
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Charlie Huisking with Suzanne Grodner
Charlie Huisking with Suzanne Grodner
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Craig and Sharon Lewis, Holly McGrath, Kathleen France and John McGrath
Craig and Sharon Lewis, Holly McGrath, Kathleen France and John McGrath
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Development Director Amy Wallace with Steve and Cathy Collins
Development Director Amy Wallace with Steve and Cathy Collins
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Joyce Lee-Rogalin's stylish hat is wonderful protection from the morning sun.
Joyce Lee-Rogalin's stylish hat is wonderful protection from the morning sun.
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Steve and Dale Adler enjoy the Calypso/Reggae mix on the steel drums.
Steve and Dale Adler enjoy the Calypso/Reggae mix on the steel drums.
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Nina Sedule-Ross loves to show off her lobster.
Nina Sedule-Ross loves to show off her lobster.
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Rodney Robinson and Jennifer Bowser
Rodney Robinson and Jennifer Bowser
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Skip Swan enjoys the Artful Lobster at the Ora.
Skip Swan enjoys the Artful Lobster at the Ora.
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Sondra Biller dons her favorite crown.
Sondra Biller dons her favorite crown.
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Charmaine Downey enjoys a relaxing morning celebrating the arts.
Charmaine Downey enjoys a relaxing morning celebrating the arts.
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Isabelle Striplin and Larry Wickless chat at the Artful Lobster.
Isabelle Striplin and Larry Wickless chat at the Artful Lobster.
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John and Leslie Burns are happy to attend the Hermitage Artist Retreat's Artful Lobster.
John and Leslie Burns are happy to attend the Hermitage Artist Retreat's Artful Lobster.
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Trustee Leslie Edwards and Charlie Whippo.
Trustee Leslie Edwards and Charlie Whippo.
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Linda Searl and Joe Valerio
Linda Searl and Joe Valerio
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Michael Weir and Mirian Graddick-Weir are ready for lunch.
Michael Weir and Mirian Graddick-Weir are ready for lunch.
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Stephanie Wertheimer enjoys a morning at the Artful Lobster event.
Stephanie Wertheimer enjoys a morning at the Artful Lobster event.
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Jennifer Bowser accepts a Bloody Mary prepared by Michael's on East.
Jennifer Bowser accepts a Bloody Mary prepared by Michael's on East.
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Diane Marsh
Diane Marsh
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Friends who may or may not have had meeting about attire are Scott Zelniker, Steven Deak and Tom Koski.
Friends who may or may not have had meeting about attire are Scott Zelniker, Steven Deak and Tom Koski.
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Honorary Trustee Flora Major, Sherry Koski and Lisa Zelniker catch up on the latest Sarasota happenings.
Honorary Trustee Flora Major, Sherry Koski and Lisa Zelniker catch up on the latest Sarasota happenings.
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Stacie Lee and Aron Lamerson
Stacie Lee and Aron Lamerson
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