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To satisfy all their friends who wanted
to see actress Eugenie Bondurant in her
role as Tigris in the new Hunger Games:
Mockingjay Part 2 movie, Eugenie, her
husband Paul Wilborn and Joe Jimenez, the
managing director of The Edwards Group,
had a private showing at the Sundial in
St. Petersburg. The response was so great
they had to reserve a second theatre for
the overflow. As always, no one was
disappointed in Eugenie’s performance in
this hit film. Actress Eugenie Bondurant
says, “Tigris has the courage to be a rebel.
We can all take a page from her book.”
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Chi Chi Foundation board chair Tom James
congratulated Chi Chi Rodriguez upon
receiving the key to the City of Clearwater
in recognition of his contributions to the
children in his Chi Chi Academy.
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Turns 80
To celebrate his 80th birthday,
champion golfer Chi Chi Rodriguez
held a party in Oldsmar to help raise
funds for his Chi Chi Academy that
helps at-risk children from dropping
out of school in Pinellas County. The
Chi Chi Academy strives to improve
the personal skills of children, who are
struggling with academic achievement
to begin their “Journey of Success.”
Among others, the event was attended
by Clearwater Mayor George Cretekos,
City of Clearwater Council Member
Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Clearwater
City Manager Bill Horne and the
Foundation’s vice chair Frank Chivas.
Hunger Games:
Mockingjay Part 2
Carats and Cars
Paul Wilborn, the executive director
of the Palladium in St. Petersburg,
congratulated his wife Eugenie Bondurant
at the private showing of her latest film.
Keith Leclerc, the founder and president of
International Diamond Center, and his wife Peggy
welcomed guests to preview the new Rolls Royce
convertible and try on million-dollar diamonds and
red carpet pieces worn by celebrities at this second
annual exclusive party.
The International Diamond Center
held its second annual Carats
and Cars Gala that features the
Forevermark® Diamond collection,
an extraordinary array of superior
quality diamonds larger than five
carats. Forevermark® Diamonds,
a part of the DeBeers group, are
hand selected for their incredible
beauty and rarity. A select group of
knowledgeable jewelry collectors
enjoyed this evening of diamonds,
gold and other precious treasures
that are ideal for celebrating
birthdays, anniversaries and other
special occasions.
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CINDY COCKBURN
FarmTable Kitchen at the Sundial
As a result of popular demand by patrons, the FarmTable Kitchen restaurant that is
on the second floor of Locale Market in the Sundial in downtown St. Petersburg has
been expanded, offering additional seating around the bar area to accommodate
more diners for lunch and dinner. The extended menu has Starters and Shareables,
Cheese and Charcuterie, Pizza and Pasta, Main Plates and items from a wood-fired
grill, as well as tempting desserts. Chef Jeffrey Hileman is overseeing the Locale and
Farmtable food preparation, and FarmTable General Manager Justin Yu is coordinating
the newly expanded offerings, such as Sunday Jazz Brunches and Eight-Course Guest
Chef Dinners.
The 13 oz. Creekstone Ranch Prime Bone-in
Filet from a wood-fired grill and Crushed Jones
Farms Potatoes with Garlic Duck Fat is now
available nightly at the FarmTable Kitchen.