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Mote President and CEO Michael P. Crosby with Chairwoman Judy Graham
Ben and Kelly Nettles with Stewart and Amanda Bennett
OCEANIC EVENING Saturday, Oct. 26, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Benefiting Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium HARRY SAYER BLACK TIE REPORTER
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oral reef ecosystems are well known for their bright colors and vibrancy. So it’s fitting that this year’s Oceanic Evening event Oct. 26 looked very much the same. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota was home to about 500 guests for the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s annual fundraising gala. This year’s event had a “Living Coral” theme — a fun choice meant to raise awareness of the endangered health of Florida’s
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Above: Karen Collins, Kerry Walsh and Iris Croft Left: Kelly and Melissa Caldwell Far Left: Rebecca Brillhart captured the oceanic spirit in her mermaid costume.