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Dancing with the Stars
The 10th annual Tampa Bay Dancing with the Stars Gala benefits Julie Weintraub’s Hands Across the Bay, an organization that
speaks for those without a voice and gives a hand up to make our area a better place. In its 10 years, this fundraiser has donated
$2.5 million directly to families in need and to local organizations that impact and improve lives. TV celebrity Don Germaise has
volunteered as the evening’s master of ceremonies for all 10 years.
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Elif and Dr. Joe Fitzgerald of PureLife Medi-
Spa in Largo were the presenting sponsors
of Tampa Bay’s Dancing with the Stars.
Steve and Julie Weintraub donate Hands
Across the Bay’s office space, supplies and
staff salaries through their family-owned
Gold & & Diamond Source in Clearwater.
Tom and Lauren Pepin and their children were
thanked for their unwavering support of Julie
Weintraub’s Hands Across the Bay and for hosting
it at their TPepin Hospitality Centre in Tampa,
since its founding 10 years ago.
Attorney Louis La Cava was proud that
his wife April was among the talented
individuals who trained so hard to
compete in this year’s gala.
Drs. Pallavi and Kiran Patel were
named Philanthropists of the Year
at the Tampa Bay Dancing with
the Stars Gala.
Elizabeth Elmeer and Bob Schmidt,
mayor of Belleair Shore, were some
of the celebrity guests to attend
this annual fundraiser.