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Sarasota Opera transports patrons to 'A Night in Seville'


  • By Janet Combs
  • | 5:40 p.m. February 2, 2025
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What: Sarasota Opera Gala: A Night in Seville

Benefiting: Sarasota Opera

When: Jan. 31

Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota


General Director of Sarasota Opera Richard Russell with event co-chairs Edie Chaifetz, Tamara Jacobs and the Mercedes-Benz offered as a raffle prize.
General Director of Sarasota Opera Richard Russell with event co-chairs Edie Chaifetz, Tamara Jacobs and the Mercedes-Benz offered as a raffle prize.
Photo by Janet Combs
Honorees Les and Carol Brualdi
Honorees Les and Carol Brualdi
Photo by Janet Combs
Davis Wolfe and Olivia Baylou
Davis Wolfe and Olivia Baylou
Photo by Janet Combs
David Epstein and gala co-chair Tamara Jacobs
David Epstein and gala co-chair Tamara Jacobs
Photo by Janet Combs
Sandy and Rae Frankel with Dolly and Sam Bass
Sandy and Rae Frankel with Dolly and Sam Bass
Photo by Janet Combs
Vincent and Patti Buggé
Vincent and Patti Buggé
Photo by Janet Combs
Andres Soriano, Sophia Soriano and Lorena Posligua
Andres Soriano, Sophia Soriano and Lorena Posligua
Photo by Janet Combs
"A Night in Seville" co-chairs Edie Chaifetz and Tamara Jacobs.
Photo by Janet Combs
Jerry and Joyce Clay have their sights set on winning this car in the raffle.
Jerry and Joyce Clay have their sights set on winning this car in the raffle.
Photo by Janet Combs
Manny and Julie Jimenez enjoy the Sarasota Opera Gala.
Manny and Julie Jimenez enjoy the Sarasota Opera Gala.
Photo by Janet Combs
Lael A. Mohib, director of marketing, stands by the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 Convertible. The winner of the car will be chosen March 31.
Lael A. Mohib, director of marketing, stands by the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 Convertible. The winner of the car will be chosen March 31.
Photo by Janet Combs
Cynthia Russell, David Chaifetz, Luke Adelstein and Pam Adelstein
Cynthia Russell, David Chaifetz, Luke Adelstein and Pam Adelstein
Photo by Janet Combs
Jane Quigley is attired for the Sarasota Opera Gala.
Jane Quigley is attired for the Sarasota Opera Gala.
Photo by Janet Combs
For their contributions to the Sarasota Opera Les and Carol Brualdi, center, are being honored and attend the gala with their family.
For their contributions to the Sarasota Opera Les and Carol Brualdi, center, are being honored and attend the gala with their family.
Photo by Janet Combs
Dylan Howell, Aline Blanchard, Arthur Siciliano and Rosemarie Peretti
Dylan Howell, Aline Blanchard, Arthur Siciliano and Rosemarie Peretti
Photo by Janet Combs
The Sarasota Youth Opera is is picture-perfect as it prepares to wow the gala guests.
The Sarasota Youth Opera is is picture-perfect as it prepares to wow the gala guests.
Photo by Janet Combs
Katherine Benoit with Isabelle and Gary Eidet
Katherine Benoit with Isabelle and Gary Eidet
Photo by Janet Combs
Camille and Bob Thinnes
Camille and Bob Thinnes
Mark Sarubbi and Christi Shaw enjoy a photo booth opportunity.
Mark Sarubbi and Christi Shaw enjoy a photo booth opportunity.
Photo by Janet Combs
Lynn and Randon Carvel
Lynn and Randon Carvel
Photo by Janet Combs
Greg Benedict and Kimberly Tude Thuot
Greg Benedict and Kimberly Tude Thuot
Photo by Janet Combs
Pat Golemme and Laura Fedder dolled up for the Sarasota Opera Gala held on Jan. 31 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
Pat Golemme and Laura Fedder dolled up for the Sarasota Opera Gala held on Jan. 31 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
Photo by Janet Combs
Darlene Ehrhart and Kevin Edwards
Darlene Ehrhart and Kevin Edwards
Photo by Janet Combs
Pamela Mitchel is all smiles as her husband, Kevin, pins a flower in her hair.
Pamela Mitchel is all smiles as her husband, Kevin, pins a flower in her hair.
Photo by Janet Combs
Kevin and Pamela Mitchel with Carla Koeffler
Kevin and Pamela Mitchel with Carla Koeffler
Photo by Janet Combs
Greg and Pat Reinhardt
Greg and Pat Reinhardt
Photo by Janet Combs
Pete Dunay, Philip Dunay and Christina Yin so enjoyed last year's opera gala that they flew in to attend again with their grandparents Carol and Joseph Kreit.
Pete Dunay, Philip Dunay and Christina Yin so enjoyed last year's opera gala that they flew in to attend again with their grandparents Carol and Joseph Kreit.
Photo by Janet Combs
Kayla Howe, Karen Misantone and Brenda Tamm
Kayla Howe, Karen Misantone and Brenda Tamm
Photo by Janet Combs
The Sarasota Opera Gala was themed as
The Sarasota Opera Gala was themed as "A Night in Seville."
Photo by Janet Combs
Sarasota Opera held its annual gala titled
Sarasota Opera held its annual gala titled "A Night in Seville."
Photo by Janet Combs
A Night in Seville was held at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota by the Sarasota Opera.
A Night in Seville was held at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota by the Sarasota Opera.
Photo by Janet Combs
Co-chairs Edie Chaifetz and Tamara Jacobs high-five over a job well done.
Co-chairs Edie Chaifetz and Tamara Jacobs high-five over a job well done.
Photo by Janet Combs
Stacy Ridenour, Carla Koeffler and John Suhre
Stacy Ridenour, Carla Koeffler and John Suhre
Photo by Janet Combs

 

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