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Dancing through 2007 Amy Scherzer's Diary

By AMY SCHERZER, Social Scene
Published December 28, 2007

How do you know when a gala is a success? When the guests flock to the dance floor and don't want the music to ever stop. Any chairwoman worth her tiara will tell you, steaks gotta sizzle, decorations must dazzle, but if donors aren't dancing, they're not having a ball.

This year, Huey Lewis and the News rocked Moffitt Cancer Institute's annual Magnolia Ball. Rick Springfield brought the DeBartolo Family Foundation's fifth annual All Star Charity bash to its feet. Full Circle howled for Lowry Park Zoo's Karamu. The Cactus Creek Band had Cattle Barons two-steppin' for the American Cancer Society. K.C. and the Sunshine Band got pirates to get down and boogie.

Cancer survivors danced down Saks Fifth Avenue's runway in high style. Dads and granddads waltzed with their darling debutantes. Local celebrities hoofed like ballroom pros in the Spring's very own version of Dancing with the Stars.

You twisted the night away for the American Red Cross' Dance the Night Away; tangoed at University Community Hospital's Starlight Ball and discoed at Tampa General's Studio TGH bash.

So, a toast to you all, readers and dancers who don't miss a beat. Best wishes, good cheer and a happy new year! Now go polish your dancing shoes for a great '08.

Got gossip?E-mail Amy Scherzer at scherzer@sptimes.com or call 226-3332. Party online:For more party pictures, visit hillsborough.tampabay.com.

Datebook

Thursday:17th annual Night at the Circus to benefit Tampa General Hospital Foundation; 7:30 p.m.; St. Pete Times Forum; 844-7273.

Jan. 12: Masquerade Ball II "Carnevale di Venezia" benefits Stageworks Theatre; 6:30 p.m.; Centro Asturiano; $100; 784-6832.

Jan. 18: Tampa Bay Black Heritage Gala; 7 p.m.; Pepin Hospitality Center; $60, or$100 per couple; toll-free1-888-224-1733, ext. 143.

Jan. 19: Inspirata Gala benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida; 6:30 p.m.; A La Carte Pavilion; $500; toll-free 1-877-283-5055.

Feb. 1: Choice Affair luncheon benefits Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida; noon; Hyatt Regency Tampa; $50; 941 365-3913.

Feb. 2: Sojourn dinner and auction benefits WEDU; 6 p.m.; Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, 254-9338, ext. 2241.

Feb. 2: Einstein on Wine benefits Museum of Science and Industry; 6-9 p.m.; $60 in advance; $70 day of event; 987-6077.

Feb. 3: Ebony Fashion Fair benefits Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Auxiliary; 3 p.m.; Tampa Theatre; $30; 238-8117.

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