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Martinis and Matisse
This annual Martinis and Matisse fundraiser to benefit the Clearwater Free Clinic focused on an art lottery of more than 100
pieces of juried art that were donated by local artists. In addition to the art, there was great food from leading restaurants, including
Cafe Ponte, Clear Sky, E&E Stakeout Grill, Island Way Grill, Marina Cantina, Palm Café at the Dunedin Fine Art Center, Rumba
Island Bar and Grill and Salt Rock Grill, wine and beer courtesy of Frank Chivas, along with martinis, cigars and live music. The
clinic delivers comprehensive medical care to uninsured families. More than 20 percent of the clinic’s operating budget is raised
at this event.
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Bruce Livingston, the chair of the board
of directors of the Clearwater Free Clinic,
and his wife Deidra, who served on the
Martini and Matisse committee, helped
sponsor this year’s event.
St. Petersburg Artist Jim Rolston, who
donated a sculpture, was awarded first
place for 3-D art. He and his wife Susan
were happy to be able to assist the clinic in
providing medical services to those in need.
Kate Tiedemann and Ellen Cotton,
who do so much for our community,
were the honorary chairs for this year’s
Martinis and Matisse fundraiser.
Kathy Milam, a member of the Martinis
and Matisse committee, and her husband
Rowland helped sponsor this year’s art
lottery that was once again sold out with
more than 800 attendees supporting the
Clearwater Free Clinic.
Ruth Stone, a past honorary chair and one of
the major sponsors of Martinis and Matisse,
attended the event with her niece Marsha
Hall to support the free clinic and to improve
the health of families in our community.
Chip Gamble was proud that his wife
Gail was the featured artist of this year’s
Martinis and Matisse fundraiser for the
Clearwater Free Clinic, which she has
supported since its inception.
BRIAN JAMES