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The 22nd annual Diamonds & Denim Gala was held at the Charlie Grimes Family Agricultural Center.
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Each year the community comes together to raise money for SFBH.
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Dodie White, Billy Passmore, Marsha Passmore and Marion Smith.
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Gail Lyons and George Domedion.
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Guests bid on donated items for the silent auction.
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Strawberry Queen's Court First Maid Dallas Baker, Di Lott and Court Member Selena Berrios.
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Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce Chairman Jason Jones and City Commissioner Bill Dodson.
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Tickets were sold for a diamond ring drawing.
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Items were donated for silent action from businesses and community members across Tampa Bay.
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Carmen Brownlee and Kayla Drawdy.
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The event is one of the more laid back galas in Plant City and draws more than 600 people every year.
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The evening included a catered dinner, which featured the much loved shrimp cocktail bar.
South Florida Baptist Hospital held its 22nd annual Diamonds & Denim Gala at the Charlie Grimes Family Agricultural Center at the Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds last night.
At the event the hospital raised money via tickets and a silent and live auction to help the hospital improve its medical program. Approximately 650 people attended the event, according to Jana Butler, executive director of the SFBH Foundation.
“This year we added a new fundraiser called, ‘Unlock your dreams,’” Butler said. “There are 50 keys on necklaces hanging at the booth. You buy a key for $30 and at the end of the night if your key opens the padlock you win the $1,200 worth of Carnival cruise tickets inside.”
The tickets were donated by Beaches Painting and Construction. The annual 50/50 raffle was also at the event. All of the items in the silent and live auction were donated to the event, many from local businesses and community members. This year, the presenting sponsor of the gala was Advanced Care Hospitalists.
