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Rock the Roof attendees party like it's 1999


  • By Janet Combs
  • | 3:33 p.m. February 23, 2025
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After a reschedule due to the hurricane trifecta, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation held its annual dance party, Rock the Roof, on Feb. 22, on the roof of the West Parking Garage at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

With co-chairs Jennifer Kucera, Melissa Perrin and Heather Wrigley posting lively and high-spirited videos on social media, there was no reason to experience FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). 

About 1,000 guests turned out for the Y2K-themed event dressed in colorful attire, including signature tracksuits by Juicy Couture, trucker hats by Von Dutch and denim designs by Miss Sixty. Many conversations centered around one big question: Were these outfits pulled out of the back of closets or were they found at thrift stores?

Met with clear, crisp weather, the party under the stars enjoyed a high of 64 degrees at the 7 p.m. start time and a low of 54 degrees by 11 p.m. when the event came to a close. Hot chocolate and coffee was served as people entered and exited the elevators, and only a few “it’s freezing” complaints were overheard.

Guests enjoyed unbridled fun as they danced and sang along with bands including Midlife Crisis and Cassandra and the Ear-resistibles that literally left the roof shaking underfoot. Sarasota local DJ Baaler entertained and closed out the event to thunderous applause and cheers.

Rock the Roof is a signature event and proceeds support Women and Children’s Services at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

Gigi and John Kovach and Asya and Timothy Stuart
Gigi and John Kovach and Asya and Timothy Stuart
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Sally Schule and Phil Mancini
Sally Schule and Phil Mancini
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Julie Polaszek and Angie Nicholson
Julie Polaszek and Angie Nicholson
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Co-chair Melissa Perrin and Ruth Manire
Co-chair Melissa Perrin and Ruth Manire
Carl Troiano, Keth and Felicia Povich and Charlotte Stewart
Carl Troiano, Keth and Felicia Povich and Charlotte Stewart
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Co-chairs Melissa Perrin, Jennifer Kucera and Heather Wrigley
Co-chairs Melissa Perrin, Jennifer Kucera and Heather Wrigley
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Alison Guerrero, Monica Barth, Jaime Pietak, Dana Moretta and Pam Collado
Alison Guerrero, Monica Barth, Jaime Pietak, Dana Moretta and Pam Collado
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Ray Pietak and Joe Collado
Ray Pietak and Joe Collado
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Nicole Rhodes and Marie Brady
Nicole Rhodes and Marie Brady
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Ryan and Hannah McComb
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Taylor and Stevan Collins
Taylor and Stevan Collins
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Andrea and Marcos Santiano and Rachel Tritschler
Andrea and Marcos Santiano and Rachel Tritschler
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Read, Stacy and Michael Corley
Read, Stacy and Michael Corley
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Rita Greenbaum, David and Lauren Kovman
Rita Greenbaum, David and Lauren Kovman
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Craig Hancock, Ben Moses and Steve Patrice
Craig Hancock, Ben Moses and Steve Patrice
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Stevie Brannon, Karissa Hyslop and Jaime Heath
Stevie Brannon, Karissa Hyslop and Jaime Heath
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Courtney Church, Allison Werner, Stephanie Church and Kem Lindsay
Courtney Church, Allison Werner, Stephanie Church and Kem Lindsay
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Britt and Noah Riner
Britt and Noah Riner
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Joy McLean, Mark Deciccio, Val and Lee DeLieto
Joy McLean, Mark Deciccio, Val and Lee DeLieto
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Kyle Riich, Tavia and Bill Ames
Kyle Riich, Tavia and Bill Ames
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Paul Allen, Chalotte Stewart and Nancy Guth
Paul Allen, Chalotte Stewart and Nancy Guth
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Laura and Herb Magnessen, Maria DeCarlo and Aaron Diller
Laura and Herb Magnessen, Maria DeCarlo and Aaron Diller
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Claire and Jacque Duval
Claire and Jacque Duval
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Mark and Aurelie Vanderbroek
Mark and Aurelie Vanderbroek
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Dee Dee Gray, Christina Price and Eileen Levitt
Dee Dee Gray, Christina Price and Eileen Levitt
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Alysha and Jeremy Shelby
Alysha and Jeremy Shelby
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The crowd dances to the band Mid Life Crisis.
The crowd dances to the band Mid Life Crisis.
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Renee Phinney, Glen Rieth and Scott Stone
Renee Phinney, Glen Rieth and Scott Stone
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Rainer Scheer and Patricia Filomeno
Rainer Scheer and Patricia Filomeno
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