- December 26, 2024
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Debutante Violet Marx and her escorts, Luke Palmer and Jack Folvit, and Debutante Izzy McCloskey with her escorts, Sam Romine and James Rowan.
Photo by Janet CombsSerene Lim, Cora Wheeler, Sara Sachetti, and Susan and Kevin Tagle
Photo by Janet CombsThe Debutante Ball Committee and board members are Valerie Leatherwood, Heather Koester, Teri Sayer, Diana Michel, Rosemary York, Melissa Epstein, Vicki Zec, Mary Dakkak, Sue Copeland, Laura Steber, Lesley Frances, and Debbie and Pepper Dietz.
Photo by Janet CombsAttending for the presentation of Debutante Maci Voight are family members Steve, Pat, Melinda, Michael, Megan, and Samuel Anderson.
Photo by Janet CombsAttending for the presentation of their daughter Violet are Lisa and Orion Marx.
Photo by Janet CombsJen Douglas, Halie Fulton, Mary Fulton, Addison East and Shelby Fulton.
Photo by Janet CombsRichard and Pam Colyer, Kevin Clooney, Ginger McNally, Lisa and Keith Einway, Keely and Lee Crosby, Jan and Brad Sutter, Sandra Clarke and Max Murphy.
Photo by Janet CombsMark and Nicole Bryan, Brad and Ally Frank, and Brandon Folkers.
Photo by Janet CombsSusanne and Gene Myers with Ben Niebuhr
Photo by Janet CombsSteve and Kelly MacKinnon, Bob and Susan Harrigan, and debutante dance instructor, Sarah Lototskyy
Photo by Janet CombsVioleta Sarcinelli attends the Debutante Ball with the Pellizzari Family, including Frances, Landy, Alex, Claudia, Rosalia and Daniel.
Photo by Janet CombsDebutante Sofie Niebuhr and her escorts, Jackson France and Kellan Floyd.
Photo by Janet CombsDebutante Reese Nippert and her escorts, Trey Raymond and Lincoln States.
Photo by Janet CombsDebutante Andrea Pellizzari and her escorts, Alexander Tewfik and Nicholas Cutler.
Photo by Janet CombsDebutante Marissa Saba and her escorts, Luca Ripo and Oliver Murray.
Photo by Janet CombsDebutante Olivia Seidensticker and her escorts, William McKinzie and Rhett Morton.
Photo by Janet CombsDebutante Carmella Swencki and her escorts, Jackson King and Charlie Peggs.
Photo by Janet CombsDebutante Christine Tagle and her escorts Franco Fuentes-Sachetti and Jackson Watrobsky.
Photo by Janet CombsDebutante Layla Turner and her escorts, Jake Seubert and Cody Simpson.
Photo by Janet CombsDebutante Maci Voigt and her escorts, Connor Lundy and Christopher Delgado.
Photo by Janet CombsDebutante twins Sofie and Chloe Niebuhr take a quick dance break for a photo with Debutantes Christine Tagle and Andrea Pellizzari.
Photo by Janet CombsThe combined talents of percussionist Hector Gonzales, vocalist Kathy McAbee, Gene Canon, sax, flute, vocals, and guitarists and vocalists Paul Bozine and John Mayeux make up the Gene Canon and Topspin band.
Photo by Janet CombsAngel Colon of Michael's on East serves a blackout cake with a sugar glaze that pleased even the most discerning of palates.
Photo by Janet CombsDebutante Charlotte Buckley and her escorts Joseph Marble and Jacobus Hazelhoff, and Debutante Chloe Niebuhr and her escorts, Grant Burroughs and Colby Kaighin.
Photo by Janet CombsDebutante Alexandra Frank and her escorts, John Antonucci and Clayton Dees, and Debutante Carson Dye with her escorts, Nicholas Bryan and Robert Dennis.
Photo by Janet CombsDebutante Madeline Crosby and her escorts, Andrew Sutter and Joe Clarke.
Photo by Janet CombsDebutante Brianna Folkers and her escorts John Sirignano and Brody Folkers.
Photo by Janet CombsDebutante Emma Harrigan and her escorts, Will MacKinnon and Noah Rosser.
Photo by Janet CombsDebutante Kathryn Fulton and her escorts, Jacob Douglas and Robert Crisci.
Photo by Janet CombsThe Debutante Program of Sarasota and Manatee counties held its 42nd Debutante Ball on Jan. 6 at the Circus Arts Conservatory's Sailor Circus Arena. The venue was turned into an enchanted magical gala boasting over 350 guests in support of 19 debutantes and their 38 escorts.
These young women are part of a program that honors accomplishments and achievements, and since 1982, 635 debs have been presented to society.
With a motto of "youth serving youth," the program has a further purpose, which is to raise funds for the youth programs of the Sarasota Orchestra. To date, more than $1.5 million has been donated for the purchase of equipment, education and scholarships.
Thirteen Women of Note, or post debutantes, attended the gala and were introduced to the guests just prior to the processional. The traditional Grand Waltz was a hit as the girls danced with their fathers, many who had tears in their eyes. Music was provided by the Gene Cannon and Topspin.
Debutante President Teri Sayer said she is proud of her enthusiastic executive board and the ball committee, which was chaired by Mary Dakkak. After years of holding this event in the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, the move to CAC was welcome for the second time, and plans are for the annual debutante ball to say at this location.
This article has been updated to correct the identification of a photo subject. Charlie Peggs escorted Carmella Swencki.
