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Safari Sarasota raises funds to boost education in rural South Africa


  • By Janet Combs
  • | 10:28 a.m. October 19, 2025
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What: Safari Sarasota

Benefiting: All Heart Fund

When: Oct. 17

Where: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Beth and Steve Knopik from the All Heart Fund, Terri Shea-Klauber and Michael Klauber from Safari Sarasota and Maya Groch, Fumani Mathumbu and Kate Groch with the Good Work Foundation.
Beth and Steve Knopik from the All Heart Fund, Terri Shea-Klauber and Michael Klauber from Safari Sarasota and Maya Groch, Fumani Mathumbu and Kate Groch with the Good Work Foundation.
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Deb and Casey Johnson attend Safari Sarasota 2025 with friends Mark and Tammy Zelenak.
Deb and Casey Johnson attend Safari Sarasota 2025 with friends Mark and Tammy Zelenak.
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Diana Hobson and Daniela Soiman stop for a photo at Safari Sarasota held at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Oct. 17.
Diana Hobson and Daniela Soiman stop for a photo at Safari Sarasota held at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Oct. 17.
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Julian Parry, Irina and Scott Barcomb and Holly Parry
Julian Parry, Irina and Scott Barcomb and Holly Parry
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Safari Sarasota 2025 guests Brian and Mel O'Donnell stroll through Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
Safari Sarasota 2025 guests Brian and Mel O'Donnell stroll through Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
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Larry and Carole Wickless toast to Safari Sarasota during the cocktail reception.
Larry and Carole Wickless toast to Safari Sarasota during the cocktail reception.
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Pat Brennan and Dave Murphy enjoy a cocktail reception at Safari Sarasota.
Pat Brennan and Dave Murphy enjoy a cocktail reception at Safari Sarasota.
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Co-chair Terri Shea-Klauber welcomes guests to Safari Sarasota, which supports the All Heart Fund established in memory of Leanna Knopik and serves to continue her dream of advancing education in South Africa through a partnership with the Good Work Foundation.
Co-chair Terri Shea-Klauber welcomes guests to Safari Sarasota, which supports the All Heart Fund established in memory of Leanna Knopik and serves to continue her dream of advancing education in South Africa through a partnership with the Good Work Foundation.
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Steve and Beth Knopik with Terri Shea-Klauber and Michael Klauber welcome 150 guests to Safari Sarasota.
Steve and Beth Knopik with Terri Shea-Klauber and Michael Klauber welcome 150 guests to Safari Sarasota.
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Michael Klauber with Susan and Jim Travers
Michael Klauber with Susan and Jim Travers
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Dancers Mosi, Lala and Alake entertain during the cocktail reception.
Dancers Mosi, Lala and Alake entertain during the cocktail reception.
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Dancer Lala entertains at Safari Sarasota.
Dancer Lala entertains at Safari Sarasota.
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Rita Thibault attends the sold-out Safari Sarasota Oct. 17.
Rita Thibault attends the sold-out Safari Sarasota Oct. 17.
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Terri Shea- Klauber grabs a selfie video.
Terri Shea- Klauber grabs a selfie video.
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Kimberly Courie, Adam Jaco and Jeff Gunderson enjoy the Safari Sarasota cocktail reception.
Kimberly Courie, Adam Jaco and Jeff Gunderson enjoy the Safari Sarasota cocktail reception.
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Fumani Mathumbu stakes his place in history as the favorite guest at Safari Sarasota.
Fumani Mathumbu stakes his place in history as the favorite guest at Safari Sarasota.
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Zach and Courtney Jekonski with Melissa and Brad Lerner and Susan and Brian Jarvis
Zach and Courtney Jekonski with Melissa and Brad Lerner and Susan and Brian Jarvis
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Rocio and William Julien
Rocio and William Julien
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Sherry Koski wore pink to support the All Heart Fund which is the beneficiary of Safari Sarasota.
Sherry Koski wore pink to support the All Heart Fund which is the beneficiary of Safari Sarasota.
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Tom Taylor and Margaret Wise
Tom Taylor and Margaret Wise
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Safari Sarasota 2025 benefits the All Heart Fund which helps to raise funds to support the Good Work Foundation with a mission is to build schools for thousands of students in South Africa.
Safari Sarasota 2025 benefits the All Heart Fund which helps to raise funds to support the Good Work Foundation with a mission is to build schools for thousands of students in South Africa.
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Tom Koski is dressed for the bush as he escorts his wife, Sherry, into Safari Sarasota.
Tom Koski is dressed for the bush as he escorts his wife, Sherry, into Safari Sarasota.
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Always ready for an event benefitting education are Sheera Margolies, René Chapman and Mary Ann Latham.
Always ready for an event benefitting education are Sheera Margolies, René Chapman and Mary Ann Latham.
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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens was turned into a South African safari on Oct. 17.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens was turned into a South African safari on Oct. 17.
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Jeff and Nikki Sedacca enjoy a breeze off the Sarasota Bay during Safari Sarasota.
Jeff and Nikki Sedacca enjoy a breeze off the Sarasota Bay during Safari Sarasota.
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Glen Rieth and Renee Phinney attend Safari Sarasota.
Glen Rieth and Renee Phinney attend Safari Sarasota.
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Bethany Hughes and Kelly Cote enjoy a cocktail before Safari Sarasota's plated dinner held under the banyan trees at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
Bethany Hughes and Kelly Cote enjoy a cocktail before Safari Sarasota's plated dinner held under the banyan trees at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
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Safari Sarasota 2025 did not disappoint with African music, dancers, delicacies — and a cool off-shore breeze blowing across Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
Safari Sarasota 2025 did not disappoint with African music, dancers, delicacies — and a cool off-shore breeze blowing across Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
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Dan Johnson shuttles Safari Sarasota 2025 guests including Lola White to the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens bayfront.
Dan Johnson shuttles Safari Sarasota 2025 guests including Lola White to the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens bayfront.
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Morgan Steffers, Emily Smalley, Kate Groch, Maya Groch and Nevaeh Crews check guests in at Safari Sarasota 2025.
Morgan Steffers, Emily Smalley, Kate Groch, Maya Groch and Nevaeh Crews check guests in at Safari Sarasota 2025.
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