- December 4, 2025
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Jasmine and Juan Angeles enjoyed their evening out.
Brandon and Sara Lustig chatted as they wandered throughout the reception hall.
Marsha Evans, Marie Len and Rosa Figueroa waited for the ballroom doors to open.
Stephen Leeds and Eric Dahl chatted over drinks.
Billy Brooks and Kyle Len shared some good laughs.
Kristen Paulsen and Andrea Colby were fast friends.
Latondra Heaven and Karen Mitchell looked lovely.
Corey Bryant, Josh and Anna Kraft and Megan Bryant were a good-looking group.
Gala attendees could sponsor Dreamplex children, whose artwork is displayed here.
Dr. Odett Stanley-Brown and her husband, Dr. Gregory Brown, checked out the artwork at the front of the room.
JoAnn Nardolillo and Silvia Haas were happy to support the Dreamplex.
Volunteers David Hass, Kirsten Olafsen, Theresa Campbell and Tracy Wood helped ensure the event ran smoothly.
This beautiful bouquet of white flowers was one of the centerpieces for the tables.
The Dreamplex has put on this fundraising gala for six years now.
An artist was up on stage painting scenery onto mirrors.
Some tables were adorned with more elaborate centerpieces, such as this one with candles and the word “Dream.”
The Dreamplex’s ballet group performed to Miley Cyrus’ “Butterfly Fly Away.”
Guests were served their choice of wines, cocktails and more.
Sandy Hernandez and Steve Hunihan were all smiles.
Victoria Garren and Elliot Mintzer drove from St. Augustine to support their favorite organization.
Troy Nichols and his fiancé, Hillary Pfeifer, were a good-looking couple.
John and Brandee Thunberg and Nikki and Scott Gokey loved catching up with each other.
Stephen Leeds, Cary Carbonaro and Darlene and Steve Misciagno perused the silent-auction items together.
WESH 2 News Anchor Meredith McDonough was an emcee for the evening.
The Dreamplex’s hip-hop team performed a dance to “Timber.”
Amy Gomes, president of the board for the Central Florida Dreamplex, thanked guests for their continued support of its programs.
The Dreamplex’s ballet group performed to Miley Cyrus’ “Butterfly Fly Away.”
It was a night of inspiration, happy tears and laughter during the Central Florida Dreamplex’s sixth annual gala Saturday, Sept. 22. Held at the Clermont Performing Arts Center, the gala supports the Dreamplex’s mission of helping turn dreams into realities for those with disabilities. The ballroom was lit up with soft, blue lights and starry curtains lining the walls as guests enjoyed their dinner. They were treated to performances from participants on some of the Dreamplex’s special-activities teams, including ballet and hip-hop, as well as an appearance from country music star Sara Evans.
