Social Scene | June 2023

Ladies High Tea - STYLE

Charlee, Francesca and Stacey Rollins were among the many guests at the April 22nd Ladies High Tea at Licciardello Farms, with proceeds going to benefit the Interfaith Emergency Services Homeless Shelter Program.

Photo by Bruce Ackerman

Ladies High Tea
LICCIARDELLO FARMS
Photos by Bruce Ackerman

The annual event, hosted on April 22nd by Karla Greenway, CEO of Interfaith Emergency Services, exceeded expectations with elaborately decorated tables sponsored by numerous hostesses. Proceeds will benefit Interfaith’s Homeless Shelter Program.

Caly Bryan, Jolene Hartley, Erin Emanuel and Cailin Cruze
Caly Bryan, Jolene Hartley, Erin Emanuel and Cailin Cruze
Karla Greenway
Karla Greenway
Almeida Nanton, Gerry Williams, Faith Cumbermack and Hilary Williams
Almeida Nanton, Gerry Williams, Faith Cumbermack and Hilary Williams
Levonda Goodson, Chris Cotter, Cindy O’Connor and Heather James
Levonda Goodson, Chris Cotter, Cindy O’Connor and Heather James
Kari Coates and Joanne Coast
Kari Coates and Joanne Coast

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Kari Coates and Joanne CoastBeth McCall, Thomas Buss, Jeremy Knight and Nan Knight
Kari Coates and Joanne CoastBeth McCall, Thomas Buss, Jeremy Knight and Nan Knight
Emery Robbins and Camden Collins
Emery Robbins and Camden Collins
Lori Conrad, Ire and Jazzmin Bethea
Lori Conrad, Ire and Jazzmin Bethea
Stephen and Joy Zedler, Rashana Mitchell and Jamie Gilmore Jr.
Stephen and Joy Zedler, Rashana Mitchell and Jamie Gilmore Jr.
Mary Paulus and Beth McCall
Mary Paulus and Beth McCall

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Children First Gala
COUNTRY CLUB OF OCALA
Photos by Bruce Ackerman

The Marion County Children’s Alliance’s fundraising gala featured presentations of the Dr. Mike Jordan Awards of Excellence and Vision to The Pearl Project and Kut Different, respectively. The April 13th event included testimonials, dinner and music.

41st Freedom Fund and Awards Banquet
COLLEGE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
Photos by Bruce Ackerman

The NAACP 5114 Marion County Branch event on April 28th included presentation of the President’s Award to Loretha Tolbert-Rich as well as honors for Minority Business, Social and Community Uplift, and Positive Social Awareness.

Edna and Benjamin Bryant, Andre Greene, Kecia Matthews and Anna Menchan
Edna and Benjamin Bryant, Andre Greene, Kecia Matthews and Anna Menchan
Cynthia Wilson Graham and Monica Bryant
Cynthia Wilson Graham and Monica Bryant
Eric Cummings, Loretha Tolbert-Rich and James D. Stockton III
Eric Cummings, Loretha Tolbert-Rich and James D. Stockton III
Michele Baker, Paula Leahmon, Tina Brito and Yolanda Thomas
Michele Baker, Paula Leahmon, Tina Brito and Yolanda Thomas
Theresa Boston-Ellis and Donna Wilkerson
Theresa Boston-Ellis and Donna Wilkerson

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Sean Kaplan
Sean Kaplan
Kathleen O’Connell and Brock Sheridan
Kathleen O’Connell and Brock Sheridan
Tami Bobo
Tami Bobo
Brian Cohen, Michelle Stone and Joe O’Farrell
Brian Cohen, Michelle Stone and Joe O’Farrell
Ambassadors from the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation celebrated the 40th anniversary of their program
Ambassadors from the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation celebrated the 40th anniversary of their program

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75th Anniversary Champions Diamond Gala
CIRCLE SQUARE CULTURAL CENTER
Photos by John Nevarez/H. H. Photography

Presented by the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ & Owners’ Association, the April 24th party featured the accomplishments of horse trainers, owners, breeders and horses. Elegantly attired attendees enjoyed a cocktail reception and dinner.

Nassal Kentucky Derby Party
STONECLIFF FARM
Photos by Bruce Ackerman

The annual Kentucky Derby Party hosted by Bill and Cindy Nassal included a trumpeter, vases of red roses, plenty of fashionable hats, and, of course, cocktails and bourbon. A leader board kept guests apprised of changes in the lineup right up until post time.

Pamela Calero Wardell and Matt Wardell
Pamela Calero Wardell and Matt Wardell
Cindy and Bill Nassal
Cindy and Bill Nassal
Kathleen Miller, Melodee Schneider and Phyllis Gray
Kathleen Miller, Melodee Schneider and Phyllis Gray
Marianne Howanitz, Ann Admonius and Greg Allen
Marianne Howanitz, Ann Admonius and Greg Allen
Joe Pequignot, Tom Miller and Robert Salat
Joe Pequignot, Tom Miller and Robert Salat
Susan Gilliland, Julie Keyworth and Susan Jones
Susan Gilliland, Julie Keyworth and Susan Jones

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