Mardi Gras Raises Money for Red Cross

On March 27th, alumni and friends gathered at Mojitos in Winthrop Town Centre to celebrate spring, enjoy good food and drinks and socialize. Many retailers in the Winthrop marketplace joined in the fun and paid an entry fee to support victims of Hurricane Katrina. Alumni raised $900 this year. That check was presented at the last “Lunch With Today’s Leaders” held on May 1st at Harris Hall.

Attendees at Mardi Gras enjoyed live music and street performers during the evening. A grand prize drawing with cash and items valued at more than $400 was given away at the end of the event.

Participating vendors in Winthrop were: Downtown Divas, Anew Lifestyle & Wellness Solution, Bellafia Chocolate Boutique, Mojitos, Regions Bank, King Solomon & Son’s tailors, Beau Arts Gallery, Optics SoHo, Railroad Credit Union, H&R Block, Happy Paws and Tails, Allstate, Heaven Scent, Taylor Morrison homes and M.J. BarleyHoppers.

Take time to visit these vendors and tell them how much you appreciate their support of the Winthrop community and the Red Cross.

Sponsors include John Sullivan, Winthrop Founder, the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce and tbt*, Tampa Bay Times. Be sure and thank these folks for their support.