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Mickey Davis and Tomeka Koski
Photo by Lori SaxTomeka Koski, Fayth Jenkins, Brittney Thigpen, Gloria Gladney and Lena Clark
Photo by Lori SaxThe Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota was decorated with a natural theme for ODA's Banyan Ball Extravaganza.
Photo by Lori SaxJulie Crews and Kyle Schauemberg
Photo by Lori SaxLauren Christensen and Event Chair Jamie Becker
Photo by Lori SaxSharon Petrik, Chris and Lisa Leedom and Carlos Guth
Photo by Lori SaxKatie Rauch with Brent and Tricia Arslaner
Photo by Lori SaxJane Giacinti and Angela Mejicanos
Photo by Lori SaxThe Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota was decorated with a natural theme for ODA's Banyan Ball Extravaganza.
Photo by Lori SaxThe Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota was decorated with a natural theme for ODA's Banyan Ball Extravaganza.
Photo by Lori SaxNed and Mickey Davis with Tally Harris
Photo by Lori SaxWendy Petrick, Mike Peak, Lauren and Justin Lambert
Photo by Lori SaxLoananh Schriver, Carolin Jahn-Yingling, Gabrielle Oliff, Leah Cotter and Shelley Watson
Photo by Lori SaxLorne Chavez and Todd Sweet
Photo by Lori SaxKate Mulligan, Zorica Kovalevic and Valerie Melignon
Photo by Lori SaxLala Burtley and Linda Gaffey
Photo by Lori SaxMark Moncher, Mariama and David Levy
Photo by Lori SaxMeredith and Scott Herman
Photo by Lori SaxHeather Riley with Nick and Savannah Grano
Photo by Lori SaxCarlos Guth and Mark Ridell
Photo by Lori SaxPaul and Cindy Sherman
Photo by Lori SaxTammy and Richard Karp
Photo by Lori SaxRoss Kellman, Rex Otey, Brent Hayes and David Odling
Photo by Lori SaxRex and Debra Otey
Photo by Lori SaxLarry Yuri, Linda Vasilaki, Karen Oliva and Amie Austin
Photo by Lori SaxTony Watson and Charlie Morton
Photo by Lori SaxJesse and Katie Biter
Photo by Lori SaxAs a perfect start to a yearlong celebration of its centennial, The Out-of-Door Academy kicked off its 100th year with the Banyan Ball Extravaganza on March 2 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
More than 450 people attended the elegant gala, during which ODA paid tribute to its past while also sharing plans for its future. Those plans include the school opening its third campus in August in time for the 2024 school year.
The event began with cocktails in the foyer before guests — decked out in ODA blue — entered the ballroom for dinner. After dinner, the bidding began on an assortment of live auction items before guests headed to the dance floor to the music of Music by Soiree band.
Proceeds from the evening benefits the ODA fund, which helps serve more than 830 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade on its two campuses in Lakewood Ranch and Siesta Key.
