Social Seens... Photography by Barry Lively Winter on the Beach The Clearwater Marine Aquarium celebrated its 45th anniversary with its fifth annual cocktail party, dinner and auction benefit at the Sandpearl Resort on Clearwater Beach. Funds raised will help the family-friendly aquarium, which is home to Dolphin Tale star Winter the dolphin, to continue its educational research and ongoing marine life rescue, rehabilitation and release programs. 162 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | MARCH/APRIL 2017 Kelly Woodruff, PureLife Medi-Spa’s business development manager, and her husband Sean were inspired by Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Tommy Joseph, who spoke about Winter and disabilities. Richard and Kathy Hart, who were among the Fitzgerald’s 30 guests, enjoyed the ambience and the cuisine prepared by the Sandpearl Resort. Dr. Joe Fitzgerald, medical director of PureLife Medi-Spa, and his wife Elif, its manager, were premier sponsors and provided swag bags for the sold-out Clearwater Marine Aquarium benefit. Danny Kanell, an ESPN radio host and a former Florida State, Arena and NFL football quarterback, served as the evening’s master of ceremonies. Mary K and John Wilson, who support charities throughout the Tampa Bay area, were impressed by the expansion updates presented by the aquarium’s CEO David Yates. Frank Chivas of the Bay Star Restaurant Group was congratulated by his wife Jayme on being named the inaugural recipient of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Frank Chivas Impact Award.
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