78 On the Scene
Bonsai Ball
Heathcote Botanical Gardens
Fort Pierce
April 2, 2011
Photos by Ed Drondoski
The Bonsai Ball celebrated the 25th anniversary
of Heathcote Botanical Gardens and the grand
opening of the James J. Smith Bonsai Garden.
Event-goers enjoyed a live and a silent auction,
live music and dinner under the stars.
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1. Clara and Bud Adams
2. Daniel Noelke, Tammy Ockerman
3. Sonya and Linnes Finney
4. Diane Orme, Dorothy McDermott
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5. Joe and Debbie Winkler
6. Antoinette and Dr. John Brolman
Entrepreneur of the Year
March 1, 2011
IRSC Richardson, Mueller Campus
Vero Beach
Photos by Ed Drondoski
Dr. Richard Houghten of the Torrey Pines Institute of Molecular
Studies was the honored recipient of this year’s Dan K. Richardson
Entrepreneurship Program’s Entrepreneur of the Year
Award. Dr. Houghten was hailed as consistently demonstrating
a keen entrepreneurial spirit through his guidance of the Torrey
Pines Institute. Event-goers enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, cocktails,
and music before the dinner and the award presentation.
1. Dr. Edwin Massey, Dr. Richard Houghten
2. Sherry Plymale, Julaine Ivy
3. Brenda Smith, Sandy Brackett
4. Latrice Thomas, Melissa DePriest
5. Alma Lee Loy, Kathi Schumann
6. Dr. Robin Offord, Betty Saffioti
7. Evette Rodriguez, Monique Walker
8. Dr. Richard and Pamela Houghten
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