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Gamma Xi Boule Foundation parties with a purpose


  • By Lori Sax
  • | 7:59 a.m. February 16, 2026
Abbie and Rudolph Brothers
Abbie and Rudolph Brothers
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What: Valentine at the Ritz

Benefiting: Gamma Xi Boule Foundation

When: Feb. 14

Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Cheryl Tyson and Grand Sire Archon Jesse Tyson with Irene Johnson and Sire Archon-Elect Ronald Johnson
Cheryl Tyson and Grand Sire Archon Jesse Tyson with Irene Johnson and Sire Archon-Elect Ronald Johnson
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Philip Tavill and Candice Kerbel
Philip Tavill and Candice Kerbel
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Ray Wynn, Willie Clemons, Walt Pearson and Allyson Wynn
Ray Wynn, Willie Clemons, Walt Pearson and Allyson Wynn
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Shary Price with Charlie and Nancy Moore
Shary Price with Charlie and Nancy Moore
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Rick Gomez, John Mullins and David Wilkins
Rick Gomez, John Mullins and David Wilkins
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Kairon Mullins, Terry Wilkins and Mona Gomez
Kairon Mullins, Terry Wilkins and Mona Gomez
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Susan Burns and Larry Eger
Susan Burns and Larry Eger
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Jonathan Dewitty
Jonathan Dewitty
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Tony and Adela Glover with Al and Cindy Phillip
Tony and Adela Glover with Al and Cindy Phillip
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Keith Booker and Lynn Patterson
Keith Booker and Lynn Patterson
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Barron and Patty Shimberg
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Barry Wells, Ron Gault and Charles Jones
Barry Wells, Ron Gault and Charles Jones
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Vincent Foderingham and Dawnyelle Singleton
Vincent Foderingham and Dawnyelle Singleton
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Nelle Miller, Ali and Gloria Bahaj and Felice Schulaner
Nelle Miller, Ali and Gloria Bahaj and Felice Schulaner
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Sire Archon-Elect Ronald Johnson and Grand Sire Archon Jesse Tyson
Sire Archon-Elect Ronald Johnson and Grand Sire Archon Jesse Tyson
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Gamma Xi Boule Foundation Board of Trustees
Gamma Xi Boule Foundation Board of Trustees
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Irene Tyson and Grand Sire Archon Jesse Tyson
Irene Tyson and Grand Sire Archon Jesse Tyson
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Jerry and Val Demming, Grand Sire Archon Jesse and Irene Tyson with Sire Archon-Elect Ronald and Irene Johnson
Jerry and Val Demming, Grand Sire Archon Jesse and Irene Tyson with Sire Archon-Elect Ronald and Irene Johnson
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Leteria and Willie Clemons
Leteria and Willie Clemons
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Dexter and Kalonie Wyckoff
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Xochitl Napoles and Alex O'Bryan
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Kia and Montel Borders
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Greg and Kim Parris
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Franklin and Penny Walker and Dr. Donald Johnson
Franklin and Penny Walker and Dr. Donald Johnson
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Eddie and Michelle Echols, Brian and Carolyn Ellerson and Fred and Marlen McClure
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