Toni Positano and her son Nick
celebrated the grand reopening and
recently doubled the space of their
Nikki’s Glitz & Glam Boutique, which
is known for its “designer elegance
at affordable prices.” They specialize in
everything from casual attire to specialty
formal wear for women and tuxedos
for men, as well as unique accessories.
Their store is located in Park Avenue
Plaza of Palm Harbor at 34246 U.S. 19
North.
Jaynie L. Smith, CEO of Smart Advantage,
Inc., who is an author and global consultant,
was the guest speaker at the Clearwater
BuzzWorthy
RUTH ECKERD HALL
Adam Nance has joined Ruth Eckerd Hall as
its chief development officer. He will provide
leadership for fundraising for both Ruth Eckerd
and the Capitol Theatre and will work closely
with Zev Buffman, the organization’s president
and CEO.
Andrew Ashton of La Posh Salon in
Clearwater hosted “Le Grande Jewelry
Party” to introduce the versatile handmade
pieces created by Kristie MacGregor,
who spends time between Telluride,
Colorado and the Tampa Bay area.
Ed Droste, CEO of Hooters, Pete and
Shorty’s, Provident Hotels and Resorts
and more, celebrated Jackie Edgington’s
loyal years during the Provident Christmas
Open House and Retirement Party he
hosted in Clearwater.
Dave Reynolds, former media sports
announcer, has joined Visit Tampa Bay in
national media relations.
Lother and Mildred Uhl had the Works
on Paper Gallery at the Leepa-Rattner
Museum of Art on the Tarpon Springs
campus of St. Petersburg College named
for them in recognition of their generous
gifts.
Wanda Matuska, the owner of Nicole Boutique
in Belleair Bluffs, held a Holiday Fashion Show
to celebrate the release of this year’s Beaujolais
Nouveau.
Bill Faucett, the president of the Suncoast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals,
and Marion Yongue, a director of the Chapter, thanked Marlene Spalten, the president and CEO
of the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, for being the presenting sponsors of the National
Philanthropy Day Awards program.
Adam Bouchard, a partner in Bouchard Insurance Agency, and his brother-in-law Eric Beck, who
is also a partner, welcomed their private clients to a private, docent-led tour of the new Picasso-
Dalí exhibit at the Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg.
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