The Friends of Gumbo Limbo celebrated a year's worth of environmental education and preservation and had both silent and live auctions to raise funds for programs at the nature center. Platinum sponsor for the event was the Ajram Family Foundation. A
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(l-r) Kimberly Agnello, of JM Family Enterprises; Mark Warren, of the Warren Family Foundation; Gordon Gilbert, founder of Gumbo Limbo Nature Center; and Lisa Davis, of JM Family Enterprises. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
Friends of Gumbo Limbo, the v
Ben Hicks uses his photos to raise awareness of sea turtles.
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A photo by Hicks showing a green sea turtle coming to the surface to breathe.
By Rich Pollack
Ben Hicks knows when sea turtles don’t mind him swimming besid
A beautiful moon set the mood for the sixth-annual Sea Coast Toast, a fundraiser for Gumbo Limbo Nature Center sponsored by Friends of Gumbo Limbo. Nearly 200 guests – a record – enjoyed an evening of hot and cold foods, beer and wine and special des
The Friends of Gumbo Limbo raised more than $10,000 during an evening of food, drinks, music and auctions, with all proceeds going to Gumbo Limbo Nature Center’s educational and conservation programs. The Friends recognized Jim Abernethy, a conservat