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Find out morePhotography by Rebecca Baxter February 1, 2018
Andrew von Oeyen performs a pre-dinner concert
Mark Pritchett, Gina Taylor, Margie and Chuck Barancik, Veronica Brady
Bharat Chandra
Teri Hansen, Tommy Bernstein, Margie and Chuck Barancik
Kay Kipling, Kip Windler
Paul and Sarah Karon
Natalie Helm
David and Jen Otterness, Rosanne and Chris Frano
Debbie and Larry Haspel
Tom and Sherry Koski, Scott Anderson
Greg Badger, Tammi Sandoval
Larry Writt, Courtney Bobosky
Beverly and Bob Bartner
Renee Hamad, Chris and Bettina Von Walhof
Michael Chokr, Stan Writesel
Joe McKenna, Anu Tali, Andrew von Oeyen
Rick Parker, Charlie Lenger, Billy Robinson
Andrea Hillebrand, Paul Bora
Sarasota Orchestra Black and White Gala
Diane Roskamp and Chris Butcher
A pre-dinner concert at Holley Hall celebrated a new Steinway grand piano, inaugurated by guest pianist Andrew von Oeyen.
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