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Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful
Tropical Nights, the 26th annual fundraising gala for Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, was a huge success, as guests mingled, drank
and sampled delicious food from a wide variety of restaurants. Since 1989, Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful has provided area residents
with opportunities for meaningful service in the areas of conservation, waste reduction and beautification. The chairs for this year’s
event were Heidi Charpentier and Jason LeBlanc.
Sue House, the original organizer of
Tropical Nights, was thanked for all her
work over the years by Debbie Evenson,
way through this festive and fun party. Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful’s
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LIVELY B.Tashia Diaz-Walker, manager of
Georgette’s Boutique, and her husband
David Walker were happy to help support
this great organization.
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Rick Nafe enjoyed the evening with
Diana Ludwig, as they wined and dined their
John England and his wife Beth, a
Heart Gallery Advisory Council member,
were thrilled with the turnout for
Flock to the Trop.
executive director.
Carlos and Beverly Yepes were pleased
to support this event that benefits the
Heart Gallery and its efforts to bring
families together.
Jennifer Ruechel was proud of her
husband Al, who was named the winner of
the inaugural Al Ruechel Lifetime Service
Award that is named for him.
Flock to the Trop
The Heart Gallery of Pinellas-Pasco celebrated 11 years of assisting families with adoption at its Flock to the Trop. The evening
highlighted local children who are available for adoption, along with families and children who have successfully come through
their adoption journey. The Heart Gallery presented the inaugural Al Ruechel Lifetime Service Award to Bay News 9 Anchor
Al Ruechel for his continued dedication and service to the Heart Gallery and the community.
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