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Joe Theismann inspires at Tidewell Foundation's Signature Luncheon


  • By Janet Combs
  • | 8:11 p.m. March 7, 2026
Event co-Chairs are Julie Delaney and Kathy Martella
Event co-Chairs are Julie Delaney and Kathy Martella
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What: 17th Annual Signature Luncheon

Benefiting: Empath Tidewell Foundation

When: March 6

Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Gina Jordan, Cynthia Popjera and Jan Miller
Gina Jordan, Cynthia Popjera and Jan Miller
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Joe Theismann with longtime fan Carolyn Braun.
Joe Theismann with longtime fan Carolyn Braun.
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Keynote speaker Joe Theismann autographed a few footballs before lunch.
Keynote speaker Joe Theismann autographed a few footballs before lunch.
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President and CEO of Empath Health is Jonathan Fleece with Brad Perkins, president of Tidewell Hospice.
President and CEO of Empath Health is Jonathan Fleece with Brad Perkins, president of Tidewell Hospice.
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Tidewell Foundation President Delesa Morris with Jonathan Fleece and Brad Perkins
Tidewell Foundation President Delesa Morris with Jonathan Fleece and Brad Perkins
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Sherry and Tom Koski
Sherry and Tom Koski
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Kenneth Bannister, Nicole Harmon, Karen Davison and Jeff Munafo
Kenneth Bannister, Nicole Harmon, Karen Davison and Jeff Munafo
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Monica Nagar and Janice Fonte
Monica Nagar and Janice Fonte
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Brad and Lorie Perkins
Brad and Lorie Perkins
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The Empath Tidewell Foundation held its Seventh Annual Signature Luncheon at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on March 6 with 450 guests in attendance.
The Empath Tidewell Foundation held its Seventh Annual Signature Luncheon at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on March 6 with 450 guests in attendance.
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Bob Harrigan with Frank Gibson
Bob Harrigan with Frank Gibson
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Paul and Catherine Tomass with Brenda and Steve Baril
Paul and Catherine Tomass with Brenda and Steve Baril
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Laurel Corriveau and Debbie Ruppert
Laurel Corriveau and Debbie Ruppert
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David Luginbuel with Tammy and Mike Uselton
David Luginbuel with Tammy and Mike Uselton
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Jan Miller greets guests at the VIP event held before lunch.
Jan Miller greets guests at the VIP event held before lunch.
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JJ Miranda, Joan Perkins, Tarrah Lowry, Chris Merritt and Laura Mosby
JJ Miranda, Joan Perkins, Tarrah Lowry, Chris Merritt and Laura Mosby
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Deb Askin, MaryFrancis Bacher, Sue Gouse, Jeanne Murphy, Patricia Summerlee-Sciturro, Jan Steger and Phyllis Egan
Deb Askin, MaryFrancis Bacher, Sue Gouse, Jeanne Murphy, Patricia Summerlee-Sciturro, Jan Steger and Phyllis Egan
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Kristen Theisen
Kristen Theisen
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Tom Koski gives a surprise kiss to childhood friend Ken Esthus.
Tom Koski gives a surprise kiss to childhood friend Ken Esthus.
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Tom and Sherry Koski with Gordon Clay and Ken Esthus
Tom and Sherry Koski with Gordon Clay and Ken Esthus
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Steve Bucuh and Rik Beaton
Steve Bucuh and Rik Beaton
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Tammy Uselton, Stacy Jones and Tayler Uselton
Tammy Uselton, Stacy Jones and Tayler Uselton
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Jennifer Schembri and Mike Uselton
Jennifer Schembri and Mike Uselton
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Susan Stewart and Ethan Howland.
Susan Stewart and Ethan Howland.
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Darlene Hoffman, Deb Kehoe, Bernadette Lange and Judy Berlow
Darlene Hoffman, Deb Kehoe, Bernadette Lange and Judy Berlow
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Tom Stuhley with Donna and Jim Boldt
Tom Stuhley with Donna and Jim Boldt
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Empath Tidewell Foundation held its 7th Annual Signature Luncheon on March 6 at the Ritz-Carlton for 450 guests.
Empath Tidewell Foundation held its 7th Annual Signature Luncheon on March 6 at the Ritz-Carlton for 450 guests.
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Sheryl Vieira, Cody Henthorn, Jan Miller, Brad Perkins and Marge Maisto
Sheryl Vieira, Cody Henthorn, Jan Miller, Brad Perkins and Marge Maisto
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Kitty Cranor
Kitty Cranor
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Julie and Phil Delaney
Julie and Phil Delaney
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Victoria Kasdan and Barbara Glanz
Victoria Kasdan and Barbara Glanz
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Barbara Glanz with Judy Kozlowski
Barbara Glanz with Judy Kozlowski
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Mary Krywopusk and Veronica Brandon Miller
Mary Krywopusk and Veronica Brandon Miller
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