Social Scene | April 2023

Naida and Frank Rasbury and Dr. Tony Deiorio were among the more than 300 attendees at the Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County’s inaugural Inspire Gala, held March 3rd at Hilton Ocala.

Photo by Bruce Ackerman

Inspire Gala
HILTON OCALA
Photos by Bruce Ackerman

The Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County’s Inspire Gala on March 3rd honored the Youth Philanthropist of the Year, Nonprofit of the Year, Emerging Nonprofit, Nonprofit Board Member of the Year, Corporate Partner of the Year, Unsung Hero and Philanthropist of the Year.

Bernadette Castro, Laurie Zink, Lauren Deiorio and Jaye Baillie
Bernadette Castro, Laurie Zink, Lauren Deiorio and Jaye Baillie
Jeanne, Juliana and Jim Henningsen
Jeanne, Juliana and Jim Henningsen
Robert Reilly, Frank Hennessey and Bill Nassal
Robert Reilly, Frank Hennessey and Bill Nassal
Ryan and Kait Gray
Ryan and Kait Gray
Ashley Wheeler-Gerds and Lauren Deiorio
Ashley Wheeler-Gerds and Lauren Deiorio
Caleb and Luke Lombardo
Caleb and Luke Lombardo

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Davida Randolph and Thelma Wright Edwards
Davida Randolph and Thelma Wright Edwards
Loretta Jenkins, Harriet Daniels, Chandra Simmons-Grant and Fredna Wilkerson
Loretta Jenkins, Harriet Daniels, Chandra Simmons-Grant and Fredna Wilkerson
Wantanisha Morant, Barbara Brooks, Regas Woods, Theresa Boston-Ellis and Rose Thomas
Wantanisha Morant, Barbara Brooks, Regas Woods, Theresa Boston-Ellis and Rose Thomas
Jamie Gilmore Jr. and Eddie Rocker Sr.
Jamie Gilmore Jr. and Eddie Rocker Sr.
Allison Campbell
Allison Campbell
Cynthia Wilson-Graham, Lena Hopkins and Monica Bryant
Cynthia Wilson-Graham, Lena Hopkins and Monica Bryant

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Awards Gala
MARY SUE RICH COMMUNITY CENTER AT REED PLACE
Photos by Bruce Ackerman

The Howard Academy Community Center Black History Museum Archives Awards Gala on February 24th saw 13 people inducted for unique contributions to the community, along with acknowledgement of an Unsung Hero, Beacon of Light and Honorary Inductee.

CF Night at the Farm
CF VINTAGE FARM CAMPUS
Photos by Bruce Ackerman

Patrons of this year’s festivities enjoyed Cajun-inspired small bites and live music. Proceeds from the event will help establish scholarships for students attending the College of Central Florida.

Christina and Eric Binson
Christina and Eric Binson
Sharon Reyes, Danielle Veenstra and Marissa Brown
Sharon Reyes, Danielle Veenstra and Marissa Brown
Deborah Waddell, Cheryl Miller, Melissa Cushenbery and Craig Cushenbery
Deborah Waddell, Cheryl Miller, Melissa Cushenbery and Craig Cushenbery
Paulette Millhorn and Jim Hilty
Paulette Millhorn and Jim Hilty
Cliff Stearns, Joan Stearns, Scott Stearns and Jim Henningsen
Cliff Stearns, Joan Stearns, Scott Stearns and Jim Henningsen

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Dani Lee and Cathy Messersmith
Dani Lee and Cathy Messersmith
Barb Halls and Joe Gardner
Barb Halls and Joe Gardner
Jim Nichols, Barbara Toeppen-Sprigg, Mary and Craig Baggs and Maryanne Marcoux
Jim Nichols, Barbara Toeppen-Sprigg, Mary and Craig Baggs and Maryanne Marcoux
Guy Marwick
Guy Marwick
Capt. Oscar Collins
Capt. Oscar Collins
Danielle and Canada Marsh
Danielle and Canada Marsh

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Florida SpringsFest
SILVER SPRINGS STATE PARK
Photos by Bruce Ackerman

On January 20th, the Tuscawilla Art Park Series kicked off with a festive event that included music by Appalachian Road Show and The Wandering Hours and barbecue prepared by Big Lee’s Serious About BBQ and Country Boyz BBQ, with desserts from Big Man’s Café.

Greek Festival
ST. MARK GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
Photos by Bruce Ackerman

The 23rd annual event on February 17th-19th featured food, dance, music and fellowship. There also were games, raffles and drawings for door prizes. Proceeds support the community and church ministries. Opa!

Shawn Treney and Demetra Rucker
Shawn Treney and Demetra Rucker
Anastasia Giannakouros, Bill and Joanne Veglas
Anastasia Giannakouros, Bill and Joanne Veglas
Adrianna Conomos, Ecmel Akpalay and Vivian Badami
Adrianna Conomos, Ecmel Akpalay and Vivian Badami
Simone Poullas and Georgia Phillips
Simone Poullas and Georgia Phillips
Christy, Alex, Lilly and Logan Jergens
Christy, Alex, Lilly and Logan Jergens

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Chris Cotter, Amy Roberts and Cindy O’Connor
Chris Cotter, Amy Roberts and Cindy O’Connor
Tonya Painter, Dr. Steven Bucy, Michelle and Brad Beck
Tonya Painter, Dr. Steven Bucy, Michelle and Brad Beck
Jennifer and Tom Ingram
Jennifer and Tom Ingram
Alan Keesee, Dr. Kevin Klauer, Dr. Jacek Wecowski, Lisa McGuire, Isaiah Zirkle and Dr. Georgios Rossidis
Alan Keesee, Dr. Kevin Klauer, Dr. Jacek Wecowski, Lisa McGuire, Isaiah Zirkle and Dr. Georgios Rossidis
Kay Raines and Margaret McGuire
Kay Raines and Margaret McGuire
Drs. Henry and Aya Olejeme
Drs. Henry and Aya Olejeme

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HUGS Charities of Ocala Fundraiser
BANK STREET PATIO AND BAR
Photos courtesy HUGS

HUGS encourages Heartfelt Unconditional Giving to benefit cancer patients through support of the Cancer Alliance of Marion County. The February 23rd event honored Ben Fritz and Gastroenterology Associates of Ocala.

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