The 52nd Annual Vizcayan Gala
The 2008 Preservation Ball

For the 52nd consecutive year, The Vizcayans hosted its annual formal gala for over 300 guests in the sub-tropical evening splendor of Vizcaya, this year dedicated as The Preservation Ball in recognition of the organization’s extraordinary accomplishments over the last year and a half to protect, preserve and restore Vizcaya.
Ball Co-Chairs were Norma Quintero, Bill Meyersohn, William Jones, Sonia Gibson, Valerie Scanavino and Ana Varela-Moran. Guests enjoyed Vizcaya’s house and historic gardens with a clear, unobstructed view to the southeast. The evening included celebrations of birthdays and wedding anniversaries highlighted by a spectacular fireworks display over the calm of Biscayne Bay.
Thierry’s Catering, Republic National Distributing, Roberto Cavalli Vodka, Pistils and Petals, Emerald Bouquet Company and the Steve Chase Orchestra produced the gorgeous event topped off by a luxurious silent auction with items from Neiman Marcus at Merrick Park and Bal Harbour, Van Cleef & Arpels, Judith Ripka, Lux by Houman Jewelry, Oscar de la Renta, Christian Dior, Tiffany & Co., Versace Bal Harbour, Christofle, Cartier and others.
Sonia Gibson, William Meyersohn, Norma Quintero, Bill Jones, Ana Verela
Dr. Jhonny Salomon, Jennifer & Richard Postrel
Brett & Julie Dill, Tina & Dan Carlo
Brenda Castellano, Jennifer Valoppi
Leonard Werner, Cindy Carr
Maria & Alberto Carvalho
Ric & Raquel Watters
Sarah Arison
Joel Hoffman, Cathy Jones
Jeannette Stark
Commissioner Marc Sarnoff & Teresa Sarnoff
Max Blumberg, Cathy Jones, Norma Quintero, James Murphy
Derek Shroeder, Nini Hale, Worth Hale
Peter & Sue Metzger
Jeanine & John Hinson
Linda & John Squitero
Dan & Tina Carlo
John Striker, Valerie Scanavino
Luis & Norma Quintero
Katherine & Bruce Orosz
Brenda & Robert Castellano
Jennifer Valoppi & Christian de Berdonare
Ruby & Lewis Swigy
Rudy & Lydia Prio Touzet
Edgar & Nicole Lozano
Raquel & Ric Watters
Nancy & Jon Bachelor
Abel & Mayi Iglesias
Arva Moore Parks, Bob McCabe
Alex Chavez, Norma Quintero, Frank Everette
Cindy Carr, James Murphy, Deborah Castro
Thai dancers