Mary Kenealy Events

08/26/2025

SAVE THE DATE! Friday, December 5, for The Florida Center’s 2025 Wonder Gala!🎇
This is a powerful gathering of community, compassion, and possibility. Enjoy flavorful fare, soulful music, dancing, and dynamic auctions – all set to a backdrop of extraordinary stories that illuminate the resilience of the children and families we serve.💕
Get sponsorship, tickets and more info here https://onecau.se/tfcwondergala2025

08/04/2025

We’re proud to be the event planning company for The Florida Center’s 2025 Wonder Gala on December 5th. It’s a special evening supporting children and families with powerful stories and meaningful moments.

Make sure to get your tickets soon. You won’t want to miss it!

🎇 SAVE THE DATE! The Florida Center’s 2025 Wonder Gala, a powerful gathering of community, compassion, and possibility, is happening Friday, Dec. 5!

Enjoy flavorful fare, soulful music, dancing, and dynamic auctions – all set to a backdrop of extraordinary stories that illuminate the resilience of the children and families we serve.💕
Visit https://onecau.se/tfcwondergala2025 for sponsorship, tickets and more info.

07/28/2025

A beautiful tribute to Dick Vitale in Sports Business Journal, highlighting his incredible impact far beyond the court. We’re proud to produce the Dick Vitale Gala, one small part of the powerful legacy he’s built in the fight against pediatric cancer.

Read the article: https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2025/07/28/dick-vitales-legacy-isnt-just-basketball-its-jimmy-v/

When they made Jim Valvano, they didn’t throw away the mold. They gave it to Dick Vitale. He has spent the last 30 plus years raising money for the V Foundation, while battling his own cancer and proving he'll never give up, either.

07/22/2025

We were honored to attend Lucas’s birthday party this weekend, one of Dick Vitale’s All Courageous Kids! 🎉💛 It’s always a privilege to be part of these big milestones, especially alongside familiar faces like Cole Eicher, another one of our All Courageous Kids; the Johnson family, longtime supporters of the Dick Vitale Gala; and many more.

Moments like these remind us exactly why we raise money at the Dick Vitale Gala: to fund game-changing pediatric cancer research and bring hope to kids and their families. 💪💛

07/18/2025

has us feeling inspired! 🌸
We love seeing the beautiful floral designs that elevate our events—from galas to luncheons and everything in between. Huge thanks to our incredible floral partners around Sarasota who bring the magic to life!

07/09/2025

We’re still thinking about the unforgettable 20th Anniversary of the Dick Vitale Gala—what a night filled with powerful moments, incredible generosity, and hope for kids battling cancer. 💛

You can be part of the magic again next year. The 21st Annual Dick Vitale Gala returns in May; sponsorship and ticket info will be available soon. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference! ✨

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸
Here’s to celebrating the spirit of freedom, unity, and all the moments that bring us together. 🎆

06/25/2025

A lunch of brilliance and standing ovations 🎶🌟 Salute to the Stars with Sarasota Opera celebrated the incredible talent and artistry of their world-class singers from this opera season.

The Mary Kenealy Events team was honored to help create a setting where every detail let the stars shine. ✨🎭

06/17/2025

A century in the making! 🌿✨ The Out-of-Door Academy’s Banyan Ball was a stunning celebration of 100 years of excellence, community, and legacy. Set beneath the stars in a beautifully styled tent on their very own football field, the evening honored ODA’s past while looking boldly toward its future.

The Mary Kenealy Events team was proud to help bring this milestone to life with an elegant, meaningful night guests will never forget. 💫🎉

06/09/2025

Huge congrats to Darrell and his son Cameron, the lucky winners of the Porsche car raffle at the 2025 Dick Vitale Gala! 🏎️ ✨ This incredible car was raffled off live during the gala and sold the night of the event, all to benefit kids battling cancer. 💛

Want to be next? Join us for the 2026 Dick Vitale Gala on May 1 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. Sponsorship and ticket sales are launching soon. Stay tuned!

06/04/2025

From grand galas to intimate gatherings, the Mary Kenealy Events team knows how to make every moment feel big. ✨ Thank you to The Edge for trusting us to help make your office opening a night to remember! 🥂

05/29/2025

An evening filled with purpose and inspiration 💙🧡
The Neuro Challenge Foundation’s Cause 4 Hope Gala brought the community together in powerful support of those living with Parkinson’s.

The Mary Kenealy Events team was honored to help bring this meaningful night to life—because when the purpose is powerful, the celebration should be unforgettable. ✨