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CHILDREN FIRST FAIRYTALE BALL More than 300 guests gathered at Michael’s on East for the Children First Fairytale Ball, cochaired by Donna and David Koffman, Jacqueline and Lacy Ray, Patti and David Wertheimer, and Sarah Wertheimer. The event theme, executed by Affairs in the Air, was whimsical and enchanted, and inspired some guests to arrive wearing fairythemed ensembles. Dining, dancing, and music John & Eleanor Maxheim by the Bay Kings Band gave way to auctions, led by Michael Klauber. Speeches by Philip Tavill and Carol Butera emphasized the importance of the organization’s mission of protecting children. Bill Mariotti, Dr. Anila Jain, Betty Schoenbaum 32 SCENE | MAY 2017 social SCENE PARTY pics PEOPLE ON THE TOWN SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL LUNCHEON The Sarasota Film Festival kicked off its 19th annual celebration of independent cinema with a tribute luncheon at the Sarasota Yacht Club honoring accomplished director Rory Kennedy. Kennedy’s documentary Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton was selected as the Festival’s 2017 Opening Night Film. The U.S. National Committee - United Nations Women Impact Award was presented to Rory Kennedy onsite by the Gulf Coast Chapter of U.N. Women. Judy Hamer & Linda Healy Mark Bailey, Rory Kennedy & Mark Famiglio Lola White, Jane Rosan & Coral Pleas Michael Dunaway David & Donna Koffman, Patti & David Wertheimer, Lacy & Jacqueline Ray & Philip Tavill Audrey & Bill Coleman Paula Murray & Frank Filipanitis


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