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A Night to Remember

Selby Gardens Orchid Ball “The Ruby Affair”

“On a day that is all about love and romance – Valentine’s Day – Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ annual Orchid Ball set hearts aflutter with an event that exuded romance at every turn,” reported Gayle Guynup, Herald Tribune.  “Nearly 400 elegantly attired guests came down the ruby-red carpet and into the gardens, which were tastefully decorated with red swags of fabric and twinkling white lights.”

2015 Orchid Ball Committee Featured: Aundria Castleberry, Margie Cooper, Nicholas Feather, Lauren Hayes, Wanda Libby, Shelly Manzano, Heather Merriman, Alex Miller, Whitney Prewitt, Tatyana Sharoubim, Jennifer Stutler, Anne Westman  Not In Photo: Stacey Mcleod Anderson, Larry Bowman, Veronica Brady, Ping Faulhaber, Liebe Gamble, Susan Jones, Nicole Kaney, Bianca Lawrence, Cornelia Matson, Renee Phinney, Wayne & Mindy Rollins, Kara Saunders, Margarete van Antwerpen

2015 Orchid Ball Committee

Thank you to Naomi Choker Photography

Featured: Aundria Castleberry, Margie Cooper, Nicholas Feather, Lauren Hayes, Wanda Libby, Shelly Manzano, Heather Merriman, Alex Miller, Whitney Prewitt, Tatyana Sharoubim, Jennifer Stutler, Anne Westman  Not In Photo: Stacey Mcleod Anderson, Larry Bowman, Veronica Brady, Ping Faulhaber, Liebe Gamble, Susan Jones, Nicole Kaney, Bianca Lawrence, Cornelia Matson, Renee Phinney, Wayne & Mindy Rollins, Kara Saunders, Margarete van Antwerpen

Thank you to the 2015 Orchid Ball committee, sponsors and all who attended. A special note of appreciation for The Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Dr. & Mrs. Kelvin Cooper, June Simmons Jewelry and Alex and Ani—your generosity helps support Selby Gardens’ education, horticulture and research efforts.

 

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PRESENTING SPONSOR

Community Foundation of Sarasota County

RUBY

Dr. & Mrs. Kelvin Cooper

PLATINUM

Sarasota Magazine

GOLD

Spotlight Graphics

Michael Saunders & Company Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. Harold Libby

SILVER

The Mall at University Town Center

Saks Fifth Avenue

The Amicus Foundation

Gulf Coast Community Foundation

The Misantone Family

Octex Corporation

Plumbing Today

Fergeson, Skipper, Shaw, Keyser,

Baron & Tirabassi, P.A

Park Residences of Lido Key

Karins Engineering Group Inc.

Gilbane Co.

DSDG Architects

Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Rollins

The Observer Media Group

Tandem Construction

Anno Swain

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Hayes

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

BENEFACTOR

Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Stryker

Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Wood

The Dart Foundation

Mr. Thomas Luzier

Mrs. Gloria Moss

Ms. Pauline Joerger

PATRON

Dr. & Mrs. William Lahners II

Mr. & Mrs. Ken Sussman

Mr. William G. Krugler

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Watson

Mr. & Mrs. David Morton

Mr. & Mrs. David Pierce

Mr. David Yarletts

Mr. Harry Leopold

Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Cornell

Hazeltine Nurseries

Mercedes Medical

Mr. & Mrs. Denver Stutler

Bruce Saba Homes

The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch

The Ritz Carlton – Sarasota

Asepsis Pharmaceutical

Williams Parker, Harrison, Dietz & Getzen

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Matson

Mr. & Mrs. Pete Delisser

Mr. & Mrs. Jay Logan

The Scout Guide

June Simmons Jewelry

Alex & Ani

Mrs. Pam Revels