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PHOTOS: Cattle Barons Ball Rip Roarin’ Success

By  //  December 15, 2014

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Melbourne Central Catholic Stringer Dance Team members from top left: Katie Devanney, Christie Thomas, Megan Klassen, Lauren Rigsby. Middle row: Victoria Adams, Victoria Dance, Maggie Schneider and Courtney Kyle. Bottom Row: Sandy Sabin, Gabriella Dance, Kelly Boyle, Blakely Walts, Madison Youngling. The 2014 Cattle Barons Ball raised more than $100,000 for the American Cancer Society. (Nancy Lundell image)

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The 2014 Cattle Barons Ball was a rip roarin’ good time for participants and guests alike.

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The event, which included silent and live auctions, a cocktail party, food stations sponsored by local restaurants and caterers and entertainment by local dancers, musical and “cowboy” performers raised more than $100,000 for the American Cancer Society.

The cowboys, who competed in rodeo tricks such as roping, shootouts and some cool dance moves to earn points and raise money, were a highlight of the evening.

Raphael Nelson was the winner based on game and dance points and money raised passing the hat.

Bruce Nelson, Dinorah Acosta and Raphael Nelson at the 2014 Cattle Barons Ball, which raised more than $100,000 for the American Cancer Society. (Nancy Lundell image)
Bruce Nelson, Dinorah Acosta and Raphael Nelson at the 2014 Cattle Barons Ball, which raised more than $100,000 for the American Cancer Society. (Nancy Lundell image)

The Stringer Dance Team from Melbourne Central Catholic High School led the procession of guests from the Lansing Island Club House cocktail party to the tented dance hall, followed by a Western-style dance routine, choreographed to the song “Foot Loose,” injected energy into the night’s festivities.

Stringers also partnered with a Cowboy, leading cheers to encourage support and donations during the contests and also helped keep a tally of their scores.

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During the live auction they motivated people to participate and make their bids. Auctioneer was Reed Harrman and the Tom Jackson Band provided lively dance music.

The evening’s proceeds will help support the American Cancer Society’s research, education, advocacy and cancer service programs in Central Florida.

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NANCY & DRAKE LUNDELL have joined with Maverick Multimedia’s SpaceCoastDaily.com and Space Coast Medicine & Active Living magazine and covers the social, cultural and artistic scene in Brevard County. Nancy and Drake Lundell cover the social, cultural and artistic scene in Brevard County for Maverick Multimedia’s SpaceCoastDaily.com and Space Coast Medicine & Active Living magazine.  Nancy is also a Realtor with Prudential Sterling Properties of Indian Harbour Beach and Drake, who is also a licensed real estate sales associate, serves as her marketing manager. 

To reach Nancy and Drake call 321-474-3890 or e-mail Nancysellshomes4u@gmail.com