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ODA supporters take Banyan Ball to Club Paraiso


  • By Lori Sax
  • | 9:35 a.m. March 23, 2026
Lauren Athas, event Chair Lauren Christensen, Nati Shabat and Katie Biter
Lauren Athas, event Chair Lauren Christensen, Nati Shabat and Katie Biter
Photo by Lori Sax
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What: Banyan Ball

Benefiting: The Out-Of-Door Academy

When: March 21

Where: St. Regis Longboat Key Resort

ODA Head of School Debra Otey and Rex Otey
ODA Head of School Debra Otey and Rex Otey
Photo by Lori Sax
Sharon Petrik, Carlos Guth, Claire and Zack Moxcey
Sharon Petrik, Carlos Guth, Claire and Zack Moxcey
Photo by Lori Sax
Jen Horvat and Jay Mahn
Jen Horvat and Jay Mahn
Photo by Lori Sax
Skip and Teri McPadden
Skip and Teri McPadden
Photo by Lori Sax
Pam Brandon and Sean Ball
Pam Brandon and Sean Ball
Photo by Lori Sax
Jeffrey Kauffman, Toni-Anne Denicola Kauffman and Karl and Amy Mahrenholz
Jeffrey Kauffman, Toni-Anne Denicola Kauffman and Karl and Amy Mahrenholz
Photo by Lori Sax
Marci Walker and Michele Tremblay
Marci Walker and Michele Tremblay
Photo by Lori Sax
Dana Ellis and Russ Buller
Dana Ellis and Russ Buller
Photo by Lori Sax
Frederique Chauveau and Mark Standish
Frederique Chauveau and Mark Standish
Photo by Lori Sax
Yvette Hicks with her monkey Roxie and Jennifer and Tony DeRusso
Yvette Hicks with her monkey Roxie and Jennifer and Tony DeRusso
Photo by Lori Sax
Katie and Jesse Biter
Katie and Jesse Biter
Photo by Lori Sax
Taylor Corry, Sharon Petrick and Carina Corry
Taylor Corry, Sharon Petrick and Carina Corry
Photo by Lori Sax
Jack Corry and Austin Abney with Elizabeth and Matt Vaness
Jack Corry and Austin Abney with Elizabeth and Matt Vaness
Photo by Lori Sax
Josh and Lauren Bridges with Tori and Parker Turner
Josh and Lauren Bridges with Tori and Parker Turner
Photo by Lori Sax
Pyrynee Timmers and Ana Dragoiescu
Pyrynee Timmers and Ana Dragoiescu
Photo by Lori Sax
Aaron Kaufman with Lisa and Bill Clay
Aaron Kaufman with Lisa and Bill Clay
Photo by Lori Sax
Allison Scibelli, Cindy Bruce and Cretia Tuffile
Allison Scibelli, Cindy Bruce and Cretia Tuffile
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Jennifer Baig and David Jabara
Jennifer Baig and David Jabara
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Joe and Vera Siedensticker
Joe and Vera Siedensticker
Photo by Lori Sax
Neil Chawkins and Larry Easa
Neil Chawkins and Larry Easa
Photo by Lori Sax
Silvana Shea and Rosana Biasi Walters
Silvana Shea and Rosana Biasi Walters
Photo by Lori Sax
Drayton and Kara Saunders
Drayton and Kara Saunders
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Cocktail hour in the courtyard begins.
Cocktail hour in the courtyard begins.
Photo by Lori Sax
Mike Coiro and Christina Brydges
Mike Coiro and Christina Brydges
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Cassi Watson, Tara Para, Sunshine Taliento, Melissa LLoyd and Kristen Morrish
Cassi Watson, Tara Para, Sunshine Taliento, Melissa LLoyd and Kristen Morrish
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TonyWatson, Zach Morrish and Darrell Lloyd
TonyWatson, Zach Morrish and Darrell Lloyd
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Amie Austin and Mario Oliva
Amie Austin and Mario Oliva
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Vanessa Jacobs, Katie Jones and Heather Silvestro
Vanessa Jacobs, Katie Jones and Heather Silvestro
Photo by Lori Sax
Kent and Lauren Hayes
Kent and Lauren Hayes
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Edward and Jade Valdez
Edward and Jade Valdez
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Guests enjoy cocktails, music and hors d'oeuvres in the courtyard before dinner.
Guests enjoy cocktails, music and hors d'oeuvres in the courtyard before dinner.
Photo by Lori Sax
The dining room is set for dinner.
The dining room is set for dinner.
Photo by Lori Sax

 

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