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Winter on the Beach
The Sandpearl Resort on Clearwater Beach was a winter wonderland for this fundraiser to benefit the Clearwater Marine
Aquarium and its animal rehabilitation. The Aquarium is dedicated to restoring and preserving our marine environment through
education, research and the rescue, rehabilitation and release of marine life.
Roland Milam, a member of the board of directors
of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and his wife
Cathy were sponsors of this elegant fundraiser.
Major sponsors Jayme Chivas and her husband
Frank of the Baystar Restaurant Group, the
current “Mr. Clearwater,” raised over $50,000
with their donation of dinners to the live auction.
Elif Fitzgerald and her husband Dr. Joe Fitzgerald
of Purelife Medi-spa helped sponsor the event,
as they do so many other worthwhile causes.
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The Hon. Frank Hibbard, who is vice chair of
the Aquarium’s board of directors, made a
heartfelt plea for donations to its new building
in downtown Clearwater.
Clearwater attorney Jim Martin and his wife
Charlane are proud to be donors to the Clearwater
Marine Aquarium and the work it performs in
the community.
Belleair architect Steve Fowler, who is vice mayor
of the City of Belleair and an Aquarium board
member, and his wife Molly have been supporters
of its work with marine life for many years.
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