• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

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
Photo by Lori Sax
  • Black Tie
  • Share
CAMERA READY

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

 

Latest News

Sarasota boys basketball coach BJ Ivey embraces Johnny Lackaff. The junior guard had a game-high 27 points March 14 in the FHSAA Class 7A state championship, but it wasn't enough to secure a title for the Sailors.
  • March 14, 2026
Sarasota boys basketball falls by 3 in state championship
Longboat Key firefighters were set up outside of Publix from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8 collecting money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
  • March 14, 2026
Island firefighters raise $3,600 for muscular dystrophy
Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute
  • March 14, 2026
Hosptial joins clinical trial of new heart failure treatment
Registered sex offender arrested on 10 new charges
  • March 13, 2026
Registered sex offender arrested on 10 new charges

Sponsored Health Content

Sponsored Content

The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest in Black Tie

David Epstein, Tamara Jacobs and Garry and Sharon Shook
  • March 13, 2026
Sarasota Opera welcomes guests for An Evening with Puccini in Paris
The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held its annual gala March 6. The gala, which was followed by a performance by Idina Menzel, featured themes from her shows, including "Wicked."
  • March 8, 2026
Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation gala defies expectations with Idina Menzel
Event co-Chairs are Julie Delaney and Kathy Martella
  • March 7, 2026
Joe Theismann inspires at Tidewell Foundation's Signature Luncheon
Bill Buckingham and Laurel Stevens
  • March 7, 2026
Selby Gardens hosts Garden to Plate Wine Dinner
Katie Porter, Francesca Ferrari, Jasmine Lawrence and Laura Frye
  • March 6, 2026
FST Shindig 'Dares to Imagine' to benefit McGillicuddy Arts Plaza
Lynne Anast, Joshua Perez, event co-Chairs Dr. Gaby Lodeiro and Missi Miller
  • March 2, 2026
Senior Friendship Centers takes City of Lights Gala under the Spanish sky

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now