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Brunch plays a note to raise money for Sarasota Youth Orchestra


  • By Janet Combs
  • | 2:26 p.m. November 17, 2025
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What: Sarasota Orchestra Brunch

Benefiting: Sarasota Youth Orchestra

When: Nov. 16

Where: Michael's On East

Paul Scire, Anne Folsom Smith and Kim Wheeler
Paul Scire, Anne Folsom Smith and Kim Wheeler
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Skip and Janis Swan with Mary Lou Winnick
Skip and Janis Swan with Mary Lou Winnick
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Mel O'Donnell, Stephanie Church and Debbie Dannheisser with Beth and Steve Knopik
Mel O'Donnell, Stephanie Church and Debbie Dannheisser with Beth and Steve Knopik
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Rob Lambert and Michael Miller with Sherry and Tom Koski. Lambert has been the Youth Philharmonic Conductor for 15 years and coached now alum Miller.
Rob Lambert and Michael Miller with Sherry and Tom Koski. Lambert has been the Youth Philharmonic Conductor for 15 years and coached now alum Miller.
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Jill Levine, Brian O'Donnell, Tom and Sherry Koski and Gordon Clay.
Jill Levine, Brian O'Donnell, Tom and Sherry Koski and Gordon Clay.
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Susan Hines and Tom Hudak
Susan Hines and Tom Hudak
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Jessica Rogers and Kirsten Fulkerson
Jessica Rogers and Kirsten Fulkerson
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India Marie Paul and Tracy Harbilas
India Marie Paul and Tracy Harbilas
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Nita Roberts, Alexander Menkes and Heidi Gurbarg enjoy attending this event together each year.
Nita Roberts, Alexander Menkes and Heidi Gurbarg enjoy attending this event together each year.
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Laurel Franchini with Tom and Darlene Furst
Laurel Franchini with Tom and Darlene Furst
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Lauren Hersh, Hugh Steele, Jocelyn Udell, Kat Gallison and Billy Robinson
Lauren Hersh, Hugh Steele, Jocelyn Udell, Kat Gallison and Billy Robinson
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We're just old people who enjoy the orchestra, youth and other, said Paul and Trish Galioto.
We're just old people who enjoy the orchestra, youth and other, said Paul and Trish Galioto.
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Clarinet player Alexa Helton with the trumpet trio of Tais Gadar, Cristian Gomez and Sebastian Seymour.
Clarinet player Alexa Helton with the trumpet trio of Tais Gadar, Cristian Gomez and Sebastian Seymour.
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Will and Tory Dolan look forward to the brunch and music program.
Will and Tory Dolan look forward to the brunch and music program.
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Ann and Larry Garberding
Ann and Larry Garberding
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Always the gentleman Janis Hobart's husband, Skip, acts as the photographer's stylist to ensure Mary Lou Winnick looks her best!
Always the gentleman Janis Hobart's husband, Skip, acts as the photographer's stylist to ensure Mary Lou Winnick looks her best!
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Angela Hartvigsen, Susan Heinz and Alyson Rozier
Angela Hartvigsen, Susan Heinz and Alyson Rozier
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Musician Michael Miller's clarinet.
Musician Michael Miller's clarinet.
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Keynote speaker is Sarasota Youth Orchestra alum Michael Miller.
Keynote speaker is Sarasota Youth Orchestra alum Michael Miller.
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Keynote speaker Michael Miller reflects on how the Sarasota Youth Orchestra impacted and shaped his life for a career as a professional musician.
Keynote speaker Michael Miller reflects on how the Sarasota Youth Orchestra impacted and shaped his life for a career as a professional musician.
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Sherry Koski and Nicole Eibe share a quick hug.
Sherry Koski and Nicole Eibe share a quick hug.
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Jocelyn Udell with Betty-Jean Bavar.
Jocelyn Udell with Betty-Jean Bavar.
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Al and Norma Cohen
Al and Norma Cohen
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Anthony Mongillo on keys and Victor Mongillo on trumpet perform with the John Miller Jazz Ensemble.
Anthony Mongillo on keys and Victor Mongillo on trumpet perform with the John Miller Jazz Ensemble.
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Bob Lunergan performs with the John Miller Jazz Ensemble.
Bob Lunergan performs with the John Miller Jazz Ensemble.
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Pete Carney and his sax perform with the John Miller Jazz Ensemble.
Pete Carney and his sax perform with the John Miller Jazz Ensemble.
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John Miller leads the John Miller Jazz Ensemble as guests brunch in support of the Sarasota Youth Orchestra on Nov. 16.
John Miller leads the John Miller Jazz Ensemble as guests brunch in support of the Sarasota Youth Orchestra on Nov. 16.
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Sydney Lemein, Nancy Denton and Taylor Rothenberg-Manley greet about 275 guests at the Sarasota Orchestra Brunch.
Sydney Lemein, Nancy Denton and Taylor Rothenberg-Manley greet about 275 guests at the Sarasota Orchestra Brunch.
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Michael On East's own Courtney Hershman is ready at the carving station for brunch guests.
Michael On East's own Courtney Hershman is ready at the carving station for brunch guests.
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Eileena Roth serves at the wine pouring station.
Eileena Roth serves at the wine pouring station.
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About 275 guests celebrated the Sarasota Youth Orchestra with a brunch on Nov. 16 at Michael's on East.
About 275 guests celebrated the Sarasota Youth Orchestra with a brunch on Nov. 16 at Michael's on East.
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Michael Miller, 25, graduated Lakewood Ranch High School in 2018. After college he enlisted in the U.S. Marines and is a proud member of the President's Marine Band.
Michael Miller, 25, graduated Lakewood Ranch High School in 2018. After college he enlisted in the U.S. Marines and is a proud member of the President's Marine Band. "I hope to stay in this position until my retirement," said Miller when asked about his long-term future.
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