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Vic Cipolla and Jessica Obiezinski took home the prize.
Photo by Harry SayerPatrick and winner Jessica Obiezinski with Rosalie Cipolla, winner Victor Cipolla, Victor Cipolla Sr. and Kira Cipolla
Photo by Harry SayerCommissioner Erik Arroyo with Bill Kwon
Photo by Harry SayerSean Byrne, Katie Petrovich and Ben Billingsley
Photo by Harry Sayer
Mike and Stacy Cole with Rachel McAree and Robin Jennings
Photo by Harry SayerJitendra and Hazel Suman with Abbey Box
Photo by Harry SayerLori, Greysen and Mark Young Newberry
Photo by Harry SayerArtistic Director Leymis Bolaños Wilmott and emcee Brendan Ragan
Photo by Harry SayerDavid and Susan Feltus with Ike Koziol
Photo by Harry SayerGuests entered raffle tickets to vote for the winner.
Photo by Harry SayerRhianna Taylor and Jennifer Mussro
Photo by Harry SayerBristen Groves
Photo by Harry SayerJeanne Rudy and Victor Keen
Photo by Harry SayerCarol Gaskin, Tania Vergara Perez and Janet Bell
Photo by Harry SayerChairwomen Jaime Still and Georgia Higgins
Photo by Harry SayerMelissa Rummel, Zoe Austin and Alex Elshimy
Photo by Harry SayerRobin Jennings, Rachel McAree and Carolyn Paparozzi
Photo by Harry SayerMayor Kyle Battie & Juliana Cristina dance for the crowd.
Photo by Harry SayerMayor Kyle Battie & Juliana Cristina dance for the crowd.
Photo by Harry SayerCommissioner Erik Arroyo and Monessa Salley acted out a magazine cover dance.
Photo by Harry SayerCommissioner Erik Arroyo and Monessa Salley acted out a magazine cover dance.
Photo by Harry SayerMonessa Salley
Photo by Harry SayerCommissioner Erik Arroyo and Monessa Salley acted out a magazine cover dance.
Photo by Harry SayerVic Cipolla and Jessica Obiezinski took home the prize.
Photo by Harry SayerVic Cipolla and Jessica Obiezinski took home the prize.
Photo by Harry SayerVic Cipolla and Jessica Obiezinski took home the prize.
Photo by Harry SayerThe dancers fight over the trophy.
Photo by Harry SayerAlex Elshimy and Melissa Rummel put on a show.
Photo by Harry SayerAlex Elshimy and Melissa Rummel put on a show.
Photo by Harry SayerAlex Elshimy and Melissa Rummel put on a show.
Photo by Harry SayerAlex Elshimy and Melissa Rummel put on a show.
Photo by Harry SayerAlex Elshimy and Melissa Rummel put on a show.
Photo by Harry SayerEmcee Brendan Ragan
Photo by Harry SayerMayor Kyle Battie & Juliana Cristina dance for the crowd.
Photo by Harry SayerSarasota locals and government figures mixed and mingled in a heated dance competition during the Sarasota Contemporary Dance company's debut Sunset Showdown fundraiser on March 4.
The Dancing With The Stars-style event brought more than 100 supporters to the Church of the Redeemer in downtown Sarasota, where the crowd mixed and mingled before it was time for the show.
"We've always wanted to do something like this," Artistic Director Leymis Bolaños Wilmott said.
Mayor Kyle Battie, Commissioner Erik Arroyo and other competitors danced along with SCD company members in a mix of lively styles surrounded by a cheering crowd.
But ultimately, there could only be one winning team. Vic Cipolla and Jessica Obiedzinski were voted the winners by the crowd for their committed performance.
Wilmott and staff announced the event brought in $86,000 for the company's dance programs and initiatives.
