A host of cat lovers showed up to Brutus Seafood on the evening of Sept. 11 for an evening of fundraising to benefit Forgotten Felines of the Florida Keys. Headed by president Elise Much and vice president Megan Hughes, the organization works to trap, spay or neuter and release stray cats to curb uncontrolled wild populations, as well as provide veterinary care and food for homeless and abandoned cats throughout the Keys. With food provided by local chefs Jamie Pruitt and Amy Lee and music from Anthony Manfredi, the 70-plus attendees bid on silent auction items donated by more than 25 local businesses.
“It means so much to us to be recognized by our community for what we do,” said Hughes. “Elise and I both have very busy lives as everyone else does, and we couldn’t have done it without us all coming together as a whole to make it a successful event!”
