Things come up rosy for Pine Castle at 5th annual Derby Day event
The horse, Always Dreaming, was not the only winner on Kentucky Derby Day. Pine Castle raised $88,000 during the 5th Annual Run for the Roses Derby Day Soiree at Deerwood Country Club May 6. After sipping on mint juleps and looking over the silent auction items, donors placed their wagers before the 143rd running of […]
New York flair brought to Gabriel House of Care gala
There were countless grateful guests present at the Gabriel House of Care’s annual gala at the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse April 8. This year’s theme, Central Park After Dark, was supported by Honorary Chairs Jorge and Leslie Bacardi along with hundreds of event attendees. The Bacardi Corporation stepped up for the title sponsorship alongside A Care […]
Cummer Ball Celebrates the Permanent Collection
It was an evening fit for a garden party and soiree, as patrons participated in fun and fanfare along the St. Johns River in the enchanted Cummer gardens. Complete with outstanding weather and tremendous turnout, the festivities included a bagpipe performance. This year’s ball paid respects to the countless works in the Permanent Collection at […]
ExZOOberation Celebrated in White
From unique dance routines to beautiful artwork on display, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens annual ExZOOberation gala April 4 was an evening to remember. With a tremendous turnout and patrons donning their best White Party attire, the annual soiree paired celebration with conservation, in a truly unique setting. The zoo’s gardens and garden exhibits treated […]
Stroking checks to help leave strokes behind
A “Florida Affair: Citrus Groves and Salt Water Coves,” was the theme for the 2017 Heart & Stroke Ball, held March 4 at the Sawgrass Marriott. The 59th annual ball brings together two organizations – the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association – which will benefit from the support given by guests, sponsors […]
Tebow takes stage for Florida Forum season’s final event
Jacksonville residents love their Florida Gator quarterback, two-time national champion and Heisman Trophy winner, Tim Tebow. This was never more evident than on March 13 when Tebow was the final speaker of the Women’s Board 25th Annual Silver Anniversay Florida Forum Speaker Series. Tebow, who now plays for the New York Mets organization in their […]
Bright Lights, Big City at JCA Gala
Partygoers wore their best “urban chic” to Bright Lights, Big City, the Jewish Community Alliance’s annual fundraiser Feb. 25 at the JCA. After sweeping through an entrance draped with flowing white curtains, reminiscent of Miami Beach’s Delano Hotel, guests congregated in JCA’s courtyard, adorned with twinkling lights, as well as in several other similarly festive […]
Annual Red Rose Ball was ‘some enchanted evening’
The 36th Annual Red Rose Ball, themed “Champagne in the Enchanted Garden,” was hosted by the St. Vincent’s HealthCare Foundation Feb. 3 at the Jacksonville Marriott at Southpoint. The enchanted evening of black tie and gowns featured a cocktail hour, dinner and dancing to music by The RiverTown Band, as well as a silent auction […]
