Casa D’Angelo’s 14th Annual ‘A Taste of Italy’ Dinner and Wine Auction Raises $99,000 for PACE Center for Girls Broward

 Casa D’Angelo Owner and Chef Angelo Elia, Joe Amaturo; Aggie Pappas, Executive Director at PACE Broward; and Jamie Finizio Bascombe, Partner at Finizio & Finizio Law
Casa D’Angelo Owner and Chef Angelo Elia, Joe Amaturo; Aggie Pappas, Executive Director at PACE Broward; and Jamie Finizio Bascombe, Partner at Finizio & Finizio Law

On Tuesday, June 7th, Casa D’Angelo’s Founder and Chef Angelo Elia, along with his wife Denise, closed their Fort Lauderdale restaurant to graciously host the 14th Annual ‘A Taste of Italy’ benefitting PACE Center for Girls Broward. More than 140 guests attended the event, co-chaired by Jane Wexton and Marvin Pickholz, which raised $99,000 to help fund year round academic, counseling and life skills services for girls enrolled at PACE Center for Girls Broward.

Marvin Pickholz, Partner at Duane Morris LLP; Aggie Pappas, Executive Director at PACE Broward; and Jane Wexton
Marvin Pickholz, Partner at Duane Morris LLP; Aggie Pappas, Executive Director at PACE Broward; and Jane Wexton

The evening’s festivities began with a reception followed by a fast-paced auction of premium wines and vacation/entertainment packages. After the auction, guests dined on a four-course Tuscan dinner prepared by Chef Angelo. Since its inception, ‘A Taste of Italy’, has raised more than $700,000 with the mission to build better futures for young women through education, counseling, training and advocacy.

Jennifer O'Flannery Anderson, Vice President at Nova Southeastern University; Casa D’Angelo Owner and Chef Angelo Elia and wife Denise, Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel and Peter Anderson, Financial Advisor at Raymond James Financial Services
Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Vice President at Nova Southeastern University; Casa D’Angelo Owner and Chef Angelo Elia and wife Denise, Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel and Peter Anderson, Financial Advisor at Raymond James Financial Services
Ali and Andy Cagnetta, CEO of Transworld Business Advisors; with Dr. Joel and Susan Martin
Ali and Andy Cagnetta, CEO of Transworld Business Advisors; with Dr. Joel and Susan Martin
Jamie Finizio Bascombe, Partner at Finizio & Finizio Law; Aggie Pappas, Executive Director at PACE Broward; Joe Amaturo; and Rose Miniaci
Jamie Finizio Bascombe, Partner at Finizio & Finizio Law; Aggie Pappas, Executive Director at PACE Broward; Joe Amaturo; and Rose Miniaci
Mark Snead and wife Joanne Snead
Mark Snead and wife Joanne Snead
Susan and Jack Loving
Susan and Jack Loving
Vanessa Serrano;  Sal Ferradas; and Penelope Blair
Vanessa Serrano; Sal Ferradas; and Penelope Blair

Photos courtesy of Black Tie South Florida

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