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A Dinner for CharityWorks
Margaret Word Burnside, co-publisher and editor of Tampa Bay Magazine, was the honorary chair for CharityWorks Goes
Gourmet. The sold-out wine paired meal at Café Ponte in Clearwater included a silent auction and raffle, as guests dined on Chef
Chris Ponte’s award-winning cuisine. CharityWorks provides administrative support services to the philanthropic community to
help maximize the value and use of charitable funds and resources.
April and Lou LaCava of St. Petersburg, who
are chairing this year’s Heroes Ball to benefit
St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, enjoyed this
evening of fine dining.
Toni Blackshear and her husband,
Dr. Bill Blackshear, owners of the Emerald
Laser Center in St. Petersburg, are loyal
supporters of CharityWorks.
YMCA Grape Escape
The 16th annual Grape Escape Garden Party and Wine Tasting to benefit the Greater Palm Harbor YMCA Financial Assistance
Program was chaired by Audrey Ford. The YMCA is the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the community
through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Its life changing programs help thousands of children, adults
and families to learn, grow and thrive.
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Jeanie Renfrow and her husband Chris, the
president and CEO of CharityWorks, greeted
guests to this annual fundraiser for their
organization.
Photography by Noraa
Eric Lindsey and his wife Tina were happy to
be able to help support the Y in its efforts to
help others.
Artist Patricia Gorrow and John Gilliss,
Mr. Friendly of Friendly Kia in New Port
Richey, enjoyed this evening of good cheer.
Tamara Black, the chair of the Palm Harbor
YMCA’s board of directors, and her husband
Rob were pleased with the large turnout for
this annual fundraiser.