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Sarasota Concert Association commemorates 75 years at Michael's on the Bay

The association celebrated 75 years with a luncheon and special performance Jan. 26.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 8:47 p.m. January 26, 2020
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The Sarasota Concert Association celebrated 75 years in style Jan. 26 at Michael's on the Bay at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

The organization, which was founded in 1939, has specialized in bringing renowned musicians to Sarasota for three quarters of a decade. The group marked the occasion with a luncheon that reflected on the past while celebrating the future. Sarasota mayor Jen Ahearn-Cohn issued a city proclamation declaring Jan. 26 to be the Sarasota Concert Association's 75th Diamond Anniversary. The luncheon also had a special performance from the Brandon Goldberg Trio.

President Joy McIntyre, Sora Yelin, Terry Roth and Judy Beilman
President Joy McIntyre, Sora Yelin, Terry Roth and Judy Beilman
Co-chairwomen Renee Hamad and Audrey Robbins
Co-chairwomen Renee Hamad and Audrey Robbins
Brandon Robinson, Brandon Goldberg and Marty Morell of the Brandon Goldberg trio.
Brandon Robinson, Brandon Goldberg and Marty Morell of the Brandon Goldberg trio.
Edward Alley and mayor  Jen Ahearn-Cohn
Edward Alley and mayor Jen Ahearn-Cohn
Edie Winston
Edie Winston
Judy Zuckerberg and George Kole
Judy Zuckerberg and George Kole
John Markham and Bill Manley
John Markham and Bill Manley
Phyllis Lowitt and Marcia Frankel
Phyllis Lowitt and Marcia Frankel
Jim Cliff and Sarita Roche
Jim Cliff and Sarita Roche
Bethany Cagle and Eva LaPlanche
Bethany Cagle and Eva LaPlanche
Hillary Steele and Michael Scott
Hillary Steele and Michael Scott
George Kole, Judy Zuckerberg and Scott Anderson
George Kole, Judy Zuckerberg and Scott Anderson
Ann Hobson Pilot, Simon Alaska and Margaret Pennington
Ann Hobson Pilot, Simon Alaska and Margaret Pennington
President Joy McIntyre
President Joy McIntyre
Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch issued a city proclamation declaring Jan. 26 to be the Sarasota Concert Association's 75th Diamond Anniversary.
Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch issued a city proclamation declaring Jan. 26 to be the Sarasota Concert Association's 75th Diamond Anniversary.

 

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