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DEVELOPMENT NEWS
Since the groundbreaking in September,
Jesuit’s spectacular Antinori Center for the
Arts has been making great progress. These
drone images were taken in late January. The
32,400 square foot facility, named in honor of
Susan and Ron Antinori ’60, is expected to be
completed in early 2023.
The Baileys are long-time
philanthropic leaders in the
Tampa Bay area
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recently received a $1 million gift from The Bailey Family
Foundation. In recognition of this transformational
donation, Jesuit has dedicated the Bailey Family Music Wing
in their honor.
For years, the Baileys – Kyle and Michele Bailey, their
daughter Megan, and their sons , , and
– have been philanthropic leaders in the community,
advancing higher education through generous support of
numerous local charities via the extraordinary Bailey Family
Foundation. Since 1997, for a quarter of a century, their
foundation has awarded thousands of college scholarships
to deserving students in the Tampa Bay area.
“The Bailey family has demonstrated a long-standing
commitment to advancing educational opportunities within
our community,” said , Jesuit’s Director
of Development. “Jesuit High School is truly honored they
have chosen to partner with us at such a leadership level in
this endeavor for the betterment of our current and future
generations of Tiger students.”
The 4,300-square foot Bailey Family Music Wing will
occupy the east side of the 32,400-square foot Antinori
will be completed next winter. The spectacular new facility
will transform the arts at Jesuit, providing an elegant and
worthy space for the abundance of talented and creative
students and inspiring faculty in the school’s music, theatre,
the arts in the Tampa Bay area.
ARTS
CENTER
RISING