
Hey Tampa Bay, Alex here to tell you about a Gala that will benefit The Gulf Coast Iguana Sanctuary and Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Rescue, Rehab, and Release Program.
Lizard Live II, a Gala Fundraising Event, will take place on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at the Sirata Beach & Conference Center on St. Pete Beach.
The fundraiser, called, “Lizard Live II” will occur in the Majestic Ballroom of Sirata Beach Resort from 7 PM to ? for a night of drinks, live appetizers, silent auction, live auction, music and dancing. This year’s MC continues to be Rhonda Shear accompanied by The Lizard Ladies and the music will be provided by Tom Gribbin and The Saltwater Band.
Tickets for this benefit are $50.00 in advance; $65.00 at the door; and, $1,500 for a sponsor table of 10, which will also get the sponsor special recognition on the new Iguana Habitat to be built on the premises of Sirata Beach Resort. Tickets will include 2 drinks and light appetizers. Wear your best green outfits, as there will be prizes, a silent auction, a live auction and lots of FUN!
The Gulf Coast Igua
na Sanctuary is a newly created Not-For-Profi,t co-sponsored with Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Rescue, Rehab, and Release program, that rescues and provides habitat for abandoned Iguana's in Pinellas County. The sanctuary includes educational components on green iguanas in the State of Florida and the responsibility of raising exotic reptiles.
As a result, of its rescue efforts, the current habitat no longer is large enough for its inhabitants, and others, still to be rescued. Part of the proceeds will also go to The Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Rescue, Rehab, and Release program. The Sirata Beach Resort and Conference Center is located at 5300 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706.
For more Information & Reservations, contact Lenne Nicklaus-Ball, 727-363-5148, or e-mail, LizardLive@sirata.com. You can now make a tax deductible donation.
Head over to the Sirata Beach & Conference Center on Saturday, September 25, 2010 to enjoy a fun night of drinks, appetizers, music and more, all for a good cause!
Hey Tampa Bay... Julian here with an exciting event that serves a great purpose:
ardo- Executive Chef, Roy's Tampa
Maddens- Executive Chef, Jackson's Bistro
- Owner/Proprietor/Head Chef, Mise En Place
riel Silva- Executive Chef, The Palm Restaurant
Fabrizio Schenardi- Executive Chef, Pelagia Trattoria 
chaibly-Director of Food and Beverage, The Melting Pot
Chad Johnson- Executive Chef, SideBern's
n Saxton- Executive Chef, Urban Culinary Cuisine
Daniel Desmond, Executive Chef at Saddlebrook Resort since 1998, is responsible for all resort restaurants, menu creation, nutritional needs for the resort's sports program and private school as well as a staff of over 70 people.
Mark Heimann- Executive Chef, Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club
After discovering a passion for cooking while watching his grandmother growing up, Jonathan Luft has amassed over 15 years of experience cooking in luxury resorts and properties across the country. As Executive Chef at InterContinental Tampa, Luft has elevated the level of fine dining at one of Tampa’s best steak houses and the city’s newest luxury hotel. He came to Tampa to take the helm of Shula’s Steak House and InterContinental Tampa after the restaurant and hotel underwent an $18 million dollar revitalization. Luft has enjoyed re-establishing Shula’s as an area favorite serving specialties such as fresh seafood, heavenly desserts and the Shula’s Cite, which less than 2% of all steaks qualify for. 

Kelly Marshall- Executive Chef, Wyndham Tampa Westshore 





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