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USF Sarasota-Manatee celebrates 30th Brunch on the Bay


  • By Janet Combs
  • | 11:13 a.m. March 3, 2025
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What: 30th Annual Brunch on the Bay

Benefiting: University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee

When: March 2

Where: University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Campus


Casey Welch with Rick and Sally Piccolo
Casey Welch with Rick and Sally Piccolo
Going Bull are Scott Olthoff, Brett Kemker and Bill Mariotti.
Going Bull are Scott Olthoff, Brett Kemker and Bill Mariotti.
Jennifer McAfee, Kristi Hoskinson, Megan Kitchner and Jennie James are color-coordinated for the USF Brunch on the Bay!
Jennifer McAfee, Kristi Hoskinson, Megan Kitchner and Jennie James are color-coordinated for the USF Brunch on the Bay!
Bill Mariotti and Scott Olthoff
Bill Mariotti and Scott Olthoff
Scott Olthoff with daughter Autumn
Scott Olthoff with daughter Autumn
Brett Kemker and Tressa McLeod
Brett Kemker and Tressa McLeod
Alison Frate, Clara Reynardus de Villanueva, Pete and Kristin Petersen and Veronica Brady
Alison Frate, Clara Reynardus de Villanueva, Pete and Kristin Petersen and Veronica Brady
Veronica Brady with Charles and Linda Baumann
Veronica Brady with Charles and Linda Baumann
Cheryl and Kevin Ellerbrock
Cheryl and Kevin Ellerbrock
Kat Castro and Cayla Lanier
Kat Castro and Cayla Lanier
Alaina Shapiro, Tressa McLeod and Kaitlyn Reeves
Alaina Shapiro, Tressa McLeod and Kaitlyn Reeves
Phil King and Joseph Sifontes
Phil King and Joseph Sifontes
Sandy Justice, Marrie Neumer and Ross DuBose
Sandy Justice, Marrie Neumer and Ross DuBose
Steve Fessler and Randy Lord
Steve Fessler and Randy Lord
Marrie Neumer speaks to guests attending the VIP event at USF's 30th annual Brunch on the Bay.
Marrie Neumer speaks to guests attending the VIP event at USF's 30th annual Brunch on the Bay.
Brett Kemker says Bulls Up to the guests at the VIP event held prior to USF's 30th annual Brunch on the Bay.
Brett Kemker says Bulls Up to the guests at the VIP event held prior to USF's 30th annual Brunch on the Bay.
Charles Baumann addresses guests at the VIP event held at the 30th annual Brunch on the Bay at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus.
Charles Baumann addresses guests at the VIP event held at the 30th annual Brunch on the Bay at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus.
Anita Jain and Diana Michel
Anita Jain and Diana Michel
Clara Reynardus de Villanueva, Emily Limbach, Lia Barker, Kelly Busch, Delaney Gutierrez and Siena Small
Clara Reynardus de Villanueva, Emily Limbach, Lia Barker, Kelly Busch, Delaney Gutierrez and Siena Small
Stefon Jones and Jennifer Craig from The Grove serve drinks as guests enter Brunch by the Bay.
Stefon Jones and Jennifer Craig from The Grove serve drinks as guests enter Brunch by the Bay.
Ken Hoskinson and Tad Kitchner are ready to brunch.
Ken Hoskinson and Tad Kitchner are ready to brunch.
Photo by Janet Combs
Pier 22 and The Grove serve up fresh lobster at USF's 30th annual Brunch on the Bay.
Pier 22 and The Grove serve up fresh lobster at USF's 30th annual Brunch on the Bay.
Photo by Janet Combs
Randy Dumm enjoys USF's 30th annual Brunch on the Bay on March 2.
Randy Dumm enjoys USF's 30th annual Brunch on the Bay on March 2.
Gabriel Ortigoso and Lauren Dolan
Gabriel Ortigoso and Lauren Dolan
Photo by Janet Combs
Liza Pappas, Terri Syros-King, Isabella Amadeo serve up deliciousness from The Breakfast Company.
Liza Pappas, Terri Syros-King, Isabella Amadeo serve up deliciousness from The Breakfast Company.
Douglas Noppe from Michael's On East grills flank steaks with a smile.
Douglas Noppe from Michael's On East grills flank steaks with a smile.
Photo by Janet Combs
Cigar box guitars from Cottonmouth Soul in Bradenton.
Cigar box guitars from Cottonmouth Soul in Bradenton.
Luke King and Caio Sousa are all about the USF Bulls.
Luke King and Caio Sousa are all about the USF Bulls.
Photo by Janet Combs
USF Sarasota-Manatee held its 30th annual Brunch on the Bay on March 2.
USF Sarasota-Manatee held its 30th annual Brunch on the Bay on March 2.
Photo by Janet Combs
Pacherrah Faulker, Quanette Feazell, Lana Walsh, Caterina Geraci and Page Geraci
Pacherrah Faulker, Quanette Feazell, Lana Walsh, Caterina Geraci and Page Geraci
Katie and Richard Sellwood from title sponsor USF Credit Union.
Katie and Richard Sellwood from title sponsor USF Credit Union.
Judy Genshaft always with a smile and showing support for USF Sarasota-Manatee.
Judy Genshaft always with a smile and showing support for USF Sarasota-Manatee.
Bill Buckingham, Bob Bunting, Dawn Spencer and Chad Turnbull enter the 30th annual Brunch on the Bay held at USF's Sarasota-Manatee campus.
Bill Buckingham, Bob Bunting, Dawn Spencer and Chad Turnbull enter the 30th annual Brunch on the Bay held at USF's Sarasota-Manatee campus.
Photo by Janet Combs
Hallie Young is ready to nosh at USF's 30th Brunch on the Bay.
Hallie Young is ready to nosh at USF's 30th Brunch on the Bay.
Carol Beeler and Maria Forero
Carol Beeler and Maria Forero
Sally and Rick Piccolo make their way to USF's 30th annual Brunch on the Bay VIP party being held at the new student center, Atala Hall.
Sally and Rick Piccolo make their way to USF's 30th annual Brunch on the Bay VIP party being held at the new student center, Atala Hall.

 

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