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Much of the evening had bagpipe music in the background.
Photo by Harry SayerMore than 300 supporters filled the ballroom.
Photo by Harry SayerMore than 300 supporters filled the ballroom.
Photo by Harry SayerRev. Frank J. Dewane arrives.
Photo by Harry SayerChairwoman Bridget Speiss, Rev. Frank Dewane, pianist Giovanni Marradi, Mary Beth and Ralph Cotran and Edgar Sandoval
Photo by Harry SayerCo-chairwomen Beth Cannata, Marilee Roberts, Sabrina Gibson, Judy Kozlowski and Marcia Norris
Photo by Harry SayerDawn and Pat McManus
Photo by Harry SayerScarlett and Riley Beaver
Photo by Harry SayerThe evening had more than 300 guests filling the ballroom.
Photo by Harry SayerGiovanni Marradi played piano to end the night.
Photo by Harry SayerLarry and Tara Westieri
Photo by Harry SayerFernanda Girard and Berenise Ahumada
Photo by Harry SayerRyan and Marla Walker
Photo by Harry SayerJanet and John McIntyre
Photo by Harry SayerPeter and Diane Murray
Photo by Harry SayerRay Collins and Erin Hurter
Photo by Harry SayerThe 2023 Catholic Charities brought hope and elegance to The Ritz Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 4.
The annual affair, put on as always by the Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice Inc., celebrated its "Create Hope" theme with more than 300 guests attending the event.
Guests joined Rev. Frank Dewane, the bishop of the Diocese of Venice in Florida, in a lively social hours that was full of the sound of bagpipes from Kevin Wiegand of the Knights of Columbus.
Ray Collins emceed the program, which started with words from Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice CEO Eduardo Gloria followed by an invocation from Rev. Dewane.
Once dinner and the live auction had ended, guests heard from people who have benefited from Catholic Charities programs.
The night ended with music from pianist Giovanni Marradi, violinist Edgar Sandoval and the Phase 5 band.
