- November 2, 2024
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Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee board members line up for a photo at the start of the program.
Photo by Harry SayerThe night had a Hollywood theme.
Photo by Harry SayerKathryn Chesley and Will McCallister take on some throwback looks.
Photo by Harry SayerAshley Bocuzzi, Kathy Martella, Veronica Brandon Miller and Jeremy Miller mix and mingle at the start og the program.
Photo by Harry SayerAndrea Ronchini and Carolina Bernal
Photo by Harry SayerGuests bid on silent auction items.
Photo by Harry SayerMarie and Joan Gowgiel were having a lovely time at the event.
Photo by Harry SayerJoana and Robert Farias were all smiles.
Photo by Harry SayerBob Revels, Tracy Vita, Veenie and Mark Goodson dressed elegantly for the evening affair.
Photo by Harry SayerLynn Turner and Lisa Barnott both sported some dazzling sequined attire.
Photo by Harry SayerGuests bid on silent auction items.
Photo by Harry SayerMarty and Lisa Tetrick went with the classy black aesthetic.
Photo by Harry SayerLisa and Dan Ferry opted for old Hollywood costumes for the fundraiser.
Photo by Harry SayerVictoria and Chuck Jacobson brought a splash of color into the evening.
Photo by Harry SayerLeslie Routhier and John Rosenboom went with some lighter shades in their clothes.
Photo by Harry SayerSylvia Day stood out in the crowd with her bright red attire.
Photo by Harry SayerJulieta and Elvin Oyola dress their best for Tropical Nights.
Photo by Harry SayerMario Palmer, president and CEO Maribeth Phillips and Carey Palmer. Phillips spent the cocktail hour welcoming an assortment of guests.
Photo by Harry SayerAfter all the prep work had been completed, Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee CEO and President Maribeth Phillips settled back to enjoy her favorite part of the Tropical Nights Goes Hollywood fundraiser March 25 at the Grove in Lakewood Ranch.
"Just being here and seeing everyone having a good time is my favorite time of the night," Phillips said. "Knowing they're here to support Meals on Wheels and the people in Manatee County means a lot to me personally."
The Tropical Nights Goes Hollywood theme had been picked to bring a touch of Hollywood glitz and glamor to the biggest fundraiser of the year for the nonprofit.
Guests arrived at the annual affair and strolled down the red carpet to the event space for a social hour full of mixing and mingling.
Jason Alpert served as master of ceremonies and welcomed the audience at the start of the program before passing things off to Bob Harrigan with ABC-7.
Guests heard words from Phillips, board chair Jackie Barron and board member Joseph Dunn as well.
The evening ended with music and dancing.
