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Mermaid Masquerade
The Mermaid Masquerade to benefit the Kathleen Monahan Foundation in Tarpon Springs was held at the city’s
Heritage Museum. The evening of dinner and dancing was enhanced by Masters of Ceremonies Mary K. and John Wilson.
Kelly and Christopher Still, the honorary chairs of the event, made a special presentation to Margaret Word Burnside and
Aaron Fodiman, the publishers of Tampa Bay Magazine, for their contributions to the culture of the Tampa Bay area.
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Kathleen Monahan, who has led the culture
and arts movement in Tarpon Springs, and
her husband Jim McNeely, thanked everyone
for helping to support the foundation.
International singing star and
Tarpon Springs resident Sir Bertie Higgins
of “Key Largo” fame performed with
local music legend Dan O’Brien.
Tampa Bay Magazine Publishers
Aaron Fodiman and his wife
Margaret Word Burnside were honored
with a special presentation by
Kelly and Chris Still at the event.
Kelly Still and her husband Chris were the
honorary chairs of the evening. Chris created
his own diving helmet to wear as his costume.
Ellie Kikis, the first lady of Tarpon Springs,
and her husband, Mayor Chris Alahouzos,
welcomed attendees to this fun evening
for a good cause.
Mary K. Wilson and her husband, John,
who came to the event as the
Phantom of the Opera, were the masters
of ceremonies for the evening.