Social Seens... Photography by Barry Lively
Winter on the Beach
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium celebrated its 45th anniversary with its fifth annual cocktail party, dinner and auction benefit
at the Sandpearl Resort on Clearwater Beach. Funds raised will help the family-friendly aquarium, which is home to Dolphin Tale
star Winter the dolphin, to continue its educational research and ongoing marine life rescue, rehabilitation and release programs.
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Kelly Woodruff, PureLife Medi-Spa’s business
development manager, and her husband Sean
were inspired by Philadelphia Phillies first
baseman Tommy Joseph, who spoke about
Winter and disabilities.
Richard and Kathy Hart, who were
among the Fitzgerald’s 30 guests, enjoyed
the ambience and the cuisine prepared
by the Sandpearl Resort.
Dr. Joe Fitzgerald, medical director of
PureLife Medi-Spa, and his wife Elif,
its manager, were premier sponsors and
provided swag bags for the sold-out
Clearwater Marine Aquarium benefit.
Danny Kanell, an ESPN radio host
and a former Florida State, Arena and
NFL football quarterback, served as
the evening’s master of ceremonies.
Mary K and John Wilson, who support
charities throughout the Tampa Bay area,
were impressed by the expansion
updates presented by the aquarium’s
CEO David Yates.
Frank Chivas of the Bay Star Restaurant Group
was congratulated by his wife Jayme on being
named the inaugural recipient of the Clearwater
Marine Aquarium’s Frank Chivas Impact Award.