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Orlando Business Leaders’ Favorite Events

Where do our hard-working business leaders like to go when they have a rare day or evening off? We took a fun peek at the area events that get these five individuals away from work and out the door with friends and family:

Bob Berryhill, General Manager, Mercedes-Benz of Orlando in Maitland

•  Winter Park Concours d’Elegance
“I love fine automobiles, and this is the most prestigious automotive event in the area, period.”

•  Jazz Jams Uptown 
“Could you ask for a better combination? Great jazz and balmy summer nights make for a wonderful outdoor evening, with food, drink and socializing. We try to go each month, May through August.”

Alan Findlay, General Manager,  ChampionsGate Golf Club

•  Black & White Gala
“Give Kids the World is such a remarkable organization. The Black & White Gala is one of their annual fundraisers, and is on May 8th this year. It will be a very elegant, and fun filled evening, and there are always fantastic one-of-a-kind items for bid in the Silent & Live Auctions.”

•  Orlando Food & Wine Fest 
“I’m an active member in the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA), and they are a major Partner of the annual Orlando Food & Wine Fest, along with 103.1 WLOQ, who produces the weekend event. It provides a great opportunity to try food from many of Orlando’s top restaurants, along with great wines, while enjoying live entertainment in the excellent outdoor location that is Lake Eola.”

Gary Meloon, owner, Southeast Marine Sales & Service
 
•  Share the Care Golf Tournament
“Share the Care is a charity very close to my heart, as my wife and I were the primary caregivers for my grandmother for several years. I know how hard it was, and wish I had the great resources back then that Share the Care can provide. The upcoming golf tournament at Rosen Shingle Creek on April 30th is a great opportunity to help other families with similar challenges, while enjoying a great day of golf!”

•  25 Years of Hope (Annual Awards Dinner for House of Hope Orlando)
“My wife and I have been involved with this group for years, probably due to the example my parents set for me when I was young – they were big supporters of youth groups at our church. This major fundraiser on February 20th provides much-needed resources for troubled teenagers. Be ready to be greatly entertained by the young people in the form of skits, singing, music, etc., along with both live and silent auctions.”

Lincoln Salmon, owner, Salmon Agency

•  Princess Ball
“I’m an avid supporter of Harbor House and the amazing work they do. The Princess Ball is a top-notch fundraiser, and the only event in the area I’m aware of that focuses on fathers and daughters. It’s a very entertaining evening!”

•  Taste of Oviedo
“I really like outdoor events, and Taste of Oviedo is in April, when the weather is generally great. It’s a chance to kick back and enjoy good food, music and entertainment with your friends and neighbors.”

Brenny Watt, owner,  Elder Move Managers 

•  Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival
“I love viewing and acquiring art. The Sidewalk Art Festival showcases a variety of styles while offering many affordable pieces. The outdoor festival atmosphere provides a multi-sensory experience of sight, touch, sound & taste that everyone can enjoy. Tip – go late in the day, when parking is more available and it’s less crowded!”

•  Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk (Space Coast walk coming up March 6th)
“In my line of work, I see first-hand the damage that Alzheimer’s disease can do – not only to the afflicted party, but to entire families. Memory Walk provides an easy way to raise money while enjoying a day of fellowship with others who have been affected in some way by this devastating disease.”

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