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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 Ronald Johnson
Cheryl Tyson and Grand Sire Archon Jesse Tyson with Irene Johnson and Sire Archon 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
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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
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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 Ronald Johnson and Grand Sire Archon Jesse Tyson
Sire Archon 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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Cheryl Tyson and Grand Sire Archon Jesse Tyson
Cheryl Tyson and Grand Sire Archon Jesse Tyson
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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
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Leteria and Willie Clemons
Leteria and Willie Clemons
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Dexter and Kalonie Wyckoff
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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