Morgan Auto Group Charity Polo Classic

When: February 25, 2023

Where: DI Polo

The 11th annual Morgan Auto Group Charity Polo Classic presented by SFLAA and OLAA whisked guests away for an epic Mediterranean-inspired fundraising event. The all-volunteer board and committee led by Board President Christi Winsor and Board Chair Kelly Becker planned an immersive event featuring blue mosaic tiles, fresh citrus, and climbing greenery that transported guests in ‘White Lotus’ style luxury courtesy of décor from FH Events, CHIC Event Furniture and Elite Events & Rentals!

Guests donned big hats and bow ties, sipped flutes of prosecco, watched a live polo match and stomped divots, all while raising money for local charities which included the Children’s Cancer Center, Clothes to Kids, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, the Morgan Auto Group Helping Hand Fund, and nearly 2 dozen additional non profit organizations.

The event broke all previous records, raising more than $680,000 which goes right back into the Tampa Bay community. Over 1000 area philanthropists were in attendance, including top sponsors such as Morgan Auto Group, SLFAA/OLAA, True Warranty, Dealer General, Amity Benefits, Reynolds and Reynolds, Paycom, The Bigger Family, The Peters Family Foundation and BankOZK.

Delicious bites and libations were generously provided by businesses including All About Food Trucks, Sysco, Bolay, Pepin, London Essence Co, Winestream, Glory Days Grill, Little Greek, Oronzo, Dark Door Spirits, Touch Vodka, Uncle Nearest, and Papa’s Pilar Rum to name a few, along with musical performances by LaRon Hearst, Fresh Fix Band, Breezin’ Entertainment and DJ Fresh

Photography: Ryan G Photo, www.ryangphoto.com; Brian James Gallery Photography, www.photography.brianjamesgallery.com

By Valerie Romas

Like a splash across the sky, Spring 2023 arrives on the runway with colors that are painted by an artistic hand. Wild brush strokes of blue, pink and yellow create art in the form of fashion. A natural unity in nature’s color and collaboration.

Have you seen her dressed in blue?

See the sky in front of you — a cobalt blue, mixed back to pops of celedon and citron, feels so fresh and fun. Whether it be fringe or herringbone, this deep hue compliments every color in our collection.

Have you seen her dressed in pink?

Fiery, strong and still — fuschia soars high with red by its side. The splendor of this color combination takes on a softer feel when colors fade into each other-an ombre dress perhaps, yet packs a punch when shown as a bold tropical print.

Have you seen her dressed in yellow?

Born of the sun — it radiates warmth against a giant palette of blue. Burning its path through the sky, orange follows close behind. We love it featured in a playful, one-shoulder romper that can be worn in a casual or formal fashion, depending on its accessories.

She shoots her colours all around. Like a sunset going down. She’s a rainbow.

TAYLOR: Mar a Mar, Ser Maxi Dress$245 — z•aa dress up studio; Lola Hats

NYC, Sober Spinner in natural - $525 — Deborah Kent’s Women’s Apparel

KAYTIE: L’Atiste, Off-shoulder floral mini dress - $174 — z•aa dress up studio; Anna & Ava, Berry multi-floral earrings$30, Chelsea & Violet, Bonita jeweled ankle strap sandals - $89 — Dillard’s at International Plaza

TAYLOR: French Connection, Wild Rosa suit: jacket $178, pants $128, Graphic tee -$34, Natasha, Floral earrings $28 Gianni Bini, Bardi sandals in dark sierra$90 — Dillard’s at International Plaza; Butrich, Snake heart-shaped clutch$425 — z•aa dress up studio

TAYLOR: Antonio Melani, Seraphina dress - $299 — Dillard’s at International Plaza; Cuaret, Coralia earrings - $82 — z•aa dress up studio

KAYTIE: Cherry Coke, graphic tee - $29 — Dillard’s at International Plaza; Brand Bazar from Paris, silk chiffon maxi skirt in Anise - $178 — Deborah Kent’s Women’s Apparel; Caroline Hill, all smiles crossbody clutch - $88 — z•aa dress up studio; Natasha, multi stone earrings - $28 — Dillard’s at International Plaza

KAYTIE: Mar a Mar, Mariana maxi dress

-$230, Adriana Tinoco, Marroquí earrings

-$185 — z•aa dress up studio; Jessica Simpson, Jenevya sandal in coral - $34.65

— Dillard’s at International Plaza

TAYLOR: Mar a Mar, Antigua one shoulder swimsuit - $185, matching maxi skirt - $185

— z•aa dress up studio; Cuaret, red leaf earrings - $72 — z•aa dress up studio; Gianni Bini, Bardi sandals in dark sierra$90 — Dillard’s at International Plaza