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Planned Parenthood champions its cause for accessible health care at annual dinner


  • By Janet Combs
  • | 5:00 a.m. March 8, 2025
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What: Care. No Matter What. Sarasota-Manatee Dinner

Benefiting: Planned Parenthood of Southwest of Central Florida

When: March 6

Where: The Ora


Planned Parenthood event Co-chairs Patti Wertheimer, Sharon Patrice, Lisa Silvershein and Allison Anderson
Planned Parenthood event Co-chairs Patti Wertheimer, Sharon Patrice, Lisa Silvershein and Allison Anderson
Janet Combs
Patti Wertheimer, Sharon Patrice, CEO Barbara Zdravecky, Lisa Silvershein and Allison Anderson
Patti Wertheimer, Sharon Patrice, CEO Barbara Zdravecky, Lisa Silvershein and Allison Anderson
Janet Combs
Jaclyn Sanchez, Gillian Dean, Elyse Morgan and Jan Chester
Jaclyn Sanchez, Gillian Dean, Elyse Morgan and Jan Chester
Janet Combs
Stephen Patrice, Susan Landsman, Susan Levine and Colleen Tobin
Stephen Patrice, Susan Landsman, Susan Levine and Colleen Tobin
Janet Combs
Sue Hinkle, Lisa Levinson, Nancy Gorsha and Therese Zona
Sue Hinkle, Lisa Levinson, Nancy Gorsha and Therese Zona
Janet Combs
Bea Fernandez, Lisa Sullivan and Nancy Platkin
Bea Fernandez, Lisa Sullivan and Nancy Platkin
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Kendall Mariano serves award-winning pigs-in-a-blanket from Michael's On East.
Kendall Mariano serves award-winning pigs-in-a-blanket from Michael's On East.
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Kelsey Hunt-Dolan and Robyn Schickler
Kelsey Hunt-Dolan and Robyn Schickler
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Steve Krumwiede and CEO Barbara Zdravecky
Steve Krumwiede and CEO Barbara Zdravecky
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Linda MacCluggage, Fran Braverman, Diana Vytell, Vicki Chelf and Pam Akins
Linda MacCluggage, Fran Braverman, Diana Vytell, Vicki Chelf and Pam Akins
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Taylor Brown, Pat Olesen, Kathy Morgan-Johnson and Reni Bertoluzzi
Taylor Brown, Pat Olesen, Kathy Morgan-Johnson and Reni Bertoluzzi
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Charlotte and John Suhler
Charlotte and John Suhler
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Volunteer peer educators from local high schools are Remus Hornsby, Vincent Mandujano and Braben Cressell-Simmons who are photographed with their Planned Parenthood educator, Kira-Lynn Ferderber.
Volunteer peer educators from local high schools are Remus Hornsby, Vincent Mandujano and Braben Cressell-Simmons who are photographed with their Planned Parenthood educator, Kira-Lynn Ferderber.
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Eric Hartmann and Kim Lynch with Abby and Richard Gerrity
Eric Hartmann and Kim Lynch with Abby and Richard Gerrity
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Dominique Townsend, Jeanne Lawrie and Pratima Persaud
Dominique Townsend, Jeanne Lawrie and Pratima Persaud
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Cori and Douglas Dykman
Cori and Douglas Dykman
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Ray and Deborah Breslof
Ray and Deborah Breslof
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David Lewis and Julia Park
David Lewis and Julia Park
Janet Combs
Donald and Shari Black
Donald and Shari Black
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Noreen Delaney, Kay Delaney and Joe Polidoro
Noreen Delaney, Kay Delaney and Joe Polidoro
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Judy Beresford, Susan Buck, Jeff and Lisa Silvershein and Christine Kozeracki
Judy Beresford, Susan Buck, Jeff and Lisa Silvershein and Christine Kozeracki
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Ann Hollins and Dennis Rees
Ann Hollins and Dennis Rees
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Dennis Rees and Kate Lannamann
Dennis Rees and Kate Lannamann
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Larry and Holly Shulman
Larry and Holly Shulman
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Larry Shulman, Logan Jay, Holly Shulman and Kelly Burns
Larry Shulman, Logan Jay, Holly Shulman and Kelly Burns
Janet Combs
Chris Sullivan, Amy Iverson and Diana McChesney
Chris Sullivan, Amy Iverson and Diana McChesney
Janet Combs
Beth Gorbet and Mary Strollo
Beth Gorbet and Mary Strollo
Janet Combs
Harris and Heidi Schild
Harris and Heidi Schild
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Kristin Prince and Alyssa Barnsley
Kristin Prince and Alyssa Barnsley
Janet Combs
Marysue Wechsler, Leon Wechsler and Linda DiGabrielle
Marysue Wechsler, Leon Wechsler and Linda DiGabrielle
Janet Combs
Sue Jacobson and Charlie Livingston
Sue Jacobson and Charlie Livingston
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Laurie Fitch, Patricia Golemme and Laura Feder
Laurie Fitch, Patricia Golemme and Laura Feder
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Don Serot and Laura Feder
Don Serot and Laura Feder
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Bonnie McIntyre, Robin Curtis, Barbara Gardner and Sandra Stone
Bonnie McIntyre, Robin Curtis, Barbara Gardner and Sandra Stone
Janet Combs
Planned Parenthood of Central and Southwest Florida held its annual dinner gala with over 400 guests at The Ora in Sarasota.
Planned Parenthood of Central and Southwest Florida held its annual dinner gala with over 400 guests at The Ora in Sarasota.
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Margaret Bryant, Jim Prozzi and Barbara Katz
Margaret Bryant, Jim Prozzi and Barbara Katz
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Jeremy Lisitza and Marty Katz
Jeremy Lisitza and Marty Katz
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Reception entertainment includes Matrick Thorpe on the cello and Stephen Fancher on the keyboard.
Reception entertainment includes Matrick Thorpe on the cello and Stephen Fancher on the keyboard.
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From Live Event Staffing Maria Parrales, Alexa Aleman, Josh Wood and Gissell Osorio run the check-in, live auction and paddle raise.
From Live Event Staffing Maria Parrales, Alexa Aleman, Josh Wood and Gissell Osorio run the check-in, live auction and paddle raise.
Janet Combs
Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida held its CARE dinner on March 6 at the Ora in Sarasota.
Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida held its CARE dinner on March 6 at the Ora in Sarasota.
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