Yo ho ho! 50 Years!
Yo ho ho! 50 Years!
Guests at the Nov. 13 50th Anniversary Gala of the Anna Maria Island Privateers look over two sculptures, original art donated by Stewart Hale of Venice, a member of the Privateer krew.
Henry Lawrence, center, featured speaker at the Privateers Gala, chats with guests after dinner at the IMG clubhouse.
Privateers Roger “Hoodat” Murphy, left, MaryAnn “Maz” Zyla, both former presidents, Kelly “Moulin” Sparkman, gala chairperson and Kristen Carlton, chat at the AMI Privateers 50th Anniversary Gala.
Bob Harrington of WWSB ABC-7 TV of Sarasota and MC for the event, videos Henry Lawrence, former NFL player, as he speaks.
Kelly “Moulin” Sparkman, chair of the black-tie gala, is surprised with a bouquet by former Privateer president Roger “Hoodat” Murphy — a thank you for her hard work at making the 50th anniversary celebration an event for the history book.
Denver Romano, reigning queen of the Desoto Heritage Festival, poses with Privateer Stewart Hale, aka Johnny Depp.
The view of Sarasota Bay at IMG Golf Academy clubhouse Nov. 13 provides a perfect setting for the auction items offered at the Privateers 50th Anniversary Gala. Islander Photos: Bonner Joy