JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 | TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 167
Mike Bollenback, the Ruth Eckerd Hall
board’s vice chair, who was introduced as its
incoming chair, enjoyed the music of Big Bad
Voodoo Daddy with his wife Bonnie.
Lindsay and Josh Bomstein, president of the
benefit’s main sponsor Creative Contractors,
were proud to be part of the hall’s mega
expansion and grand opening.
Teresa and The Honorable Frank Hibbard,
Ruth Eckerd Hall’s board chair and
Clearwater’s former mayor, welcomed
guests to the theater’s newly expanded and
redecorated lobby.
Dr. Paul and Liz Phillips were proud that
Clearwater Cardiovascular Consultants,
where he is a founding physician, was
a Premiere Partner of the hall’s grand
reopening.
Lori and Bill Goede, Bank of America’s
Tampa Bay market president, were impressed
with the hall’s newly configured entrance
and valet arrival area.
Dr. César Lara, a Ruth Eckerd Hall board
member, and his wife Penelope danced the
night away to the rhythmic sounds of Big
Bad Voodoo Daddy’s band.
Glenn Bergoffen, a member of Ruth Eckerd
Hall’s board, and his wife Leah, who have
been longtime supporters of the hall, visited
with friends throughout the festivities.
Amy Connors, who dressed appropriately
for the 1920s era theme, was proud that her
husband Gary volunteered his time and
talent to conduct the Grand Premiere’s live
auction.
Jayme and Frank Chivaz, whose Baystar
Restaurant Group supports so many Tampa
Bay area charities, enjoyed the entertainment
during the pre-dinner cocktail reception.