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Gymnast Emily Meinke shares message of hope at Blue Ties & Butterflies


  • By Janet Combs
  • | 9:44 p.m. April 12, 2026
Julia Groom, Elizabeth Moore and Jennifer Masters
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What: Blue Ties & Butterflies

Benefiting: Child Protection Center

When: April 10

Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Co-chairs are the husband and wife team of Toni and David Zarghami.
Co-chairs are the husband and wife team of Toni and David Zarghami.
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Graci and Dennis McGillicuddy with Gary and Maureen Hoyt
Graci and Dennis McGillicuddy with Gary and Maureen Hoyt
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Fay and Jerry Bainbridge are long-time supporters of the CPC.
Fay and Jerry Bainbridge are long-time supporters of the CPC.
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Executive Director Doug Staley with wife, Sabrina
Executive Director Doug Staley with wife, Sabrina
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Jayden and KC McReynolds with Jason and Kayla Stoltzfus
Jayden and KC McReynolds with Jason and Kayla Stoltzfus
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Debra and Damian Ruppert with Laurel Corriveau
Debra and Damian Ruppert with Laurel Corriveau
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Xavier Koffman and Marguerite Andrich
Xavier Koffman and Marguerite Andrich
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Kristin and Joel Oldham coordinated their attire to the event theme.
Kristin and Joel Oldham coordinated their attire to the event theme.
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Greg Budslick, Tom and Christy Teffenhart and Tina Granthon
Greg Budslick, Tom and Christy Teffenhart and Tina Granthon
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Dennis McGillicuddy, Jennifer Reymundi and George Scarfe
Dennis McGillicuddy, Jennifer Reymundi and George Scarfe
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Shelley Meyer and Sheila Miller
Shelley Meyer and Sheila Miller
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Karen and Mike Valentino
Karen and Mike Valentino
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Claire Karp, Okay and Sarah Renkliyuz, Tami Karp, Taylor and Shak Teymuri, and Elizabeth and Richard Karp
Claire Karp, Okay and Sarah Renkliyuz, Tami Karp, Taylor and Shak Teymuri, and Elizabeth and Richard Karp
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Board Chair Jen Douglas gives remarks.
Board Chair Jen Douglas gives remarks.
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Veronica Booth Brady and Keith Monda
Veronica Booth Brady and Keith Monda
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Elizabeth Moore with Dan and Nicole Starostecki
Elizabeth Moore with Dan and Nicole Starostecki
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Juliette and Frank Guidara with Jennifer and Greg Steube
Juliette and Frank Guidara with Jennifer and Greg Steube
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Child Protection Center held its annual Blue Ties and Butterflies gala on April 10 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota with 300 guests in attendance.
Child Protection Center held its annual Blue Ties and Butterflies gala on April 10 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota with 300 guests in attendance.
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