Social Seens . . .
St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman and his wife Karen enjoyed the Gala that
was held at the city’s Mahaffey Theater.
Dick Millman and his wife Robin, who were Gold Sponsors of the Gala,
attended the concert and dinner with their daughter and son-in-law,
Amanda and George Steinbarger.
Chris and Michelle Ponte of Cafe Ponte catered
the seated gourmet meal that was served at the
Gala.
Committee members Barbara Farquhar and her husband Tom, the
chair of the Orchestra’s board of directors, thanked those who
supported the Gala.
Angelina Jimenez and her husband Joe represented Diamond
Sponsor Bill Edwards and his Big3 Entertainment, which operates
the Mahaffey Theater.
Stephanie Gonthier and Michael Pastreich, the
president and CEO of The Florida Orchestra,
were overjoyed at the Gala’s success.
Betty Sembler and her husband Ambassador
Mel Sembler, who served on the Gala committee,
are among the Orchestra’s strong supporters.
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