Friends of Birch State Park “Evening by the Sea”

“An Evening by the Sea” Raises Funds for Birch State Park

The Friends of Birch State Park, Inc. hosted its 3^rd Annual “An Evening by the Sea” event on Friday, March 23^rd on the oceanfront lawn of Terramar, Hugh Taylor Birch’s home within the park, with 180 guests in attendance. In addition to cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dinner, the event featured both silent and live auctions with Gordon Latz serving as auctioneer, an intriguing wine pull courtesy of Primo Liquors and Fine Wine and entertainment provided by the Mari Bell Trio.

This year’s honorees included the following community leaders:

• Lorraine Thomas – “Birch Lifetime Achievement Award”
• Carlos and Lisa Rodriguez – “Birch Legacy Award”
• Winterfest, Inc. – “Birch Partnership Award”
• Bryan Moser – “Birch Above and Beyond Award”

Major sponsors included: Ellis Diversified, Inc., ACURE/The Hudson Family Foundation, JM Family Enterprises, Ultimate Software, Florida Community Bank, Shooters Waterfront/The Grateful Palate, Bank of America, Nova Southeastern University, Advanced Roofing, Akerman, Daoud’s Fine Jewelry, Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida, Gale Residences, LaCroix Sparkling Water and Gold Coast Media.

“An Evening by the Sea is the Friends of Birch State Park’s signature annual fundraising event, helping us to raise the funds needed to assist with renovation projects within this 180-acre nature park,” explains board president Jim Ellis of Ellis Diversified, Inc. “We are grateful for the generous support of our sponsors, honorees and guests.”

For more information, visit birchstatepark.org or call Friends of Birch State Park Executive Director Gale Butler at 954-566-0660