IN PICTURES: WESLEY HOUSE’S BLACK TIE BENEFIT BRINGS GLITZ, GLAM & GIVING IN THE UPPER KEYS

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Jim McCarthy
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Wesley House Family Services’ Black Tie Benefit brought a bit of glitz, glam and giving on March 1 at Playa Largo Resort in Key Largo. More than 100 guests enjoyed a night of socializing, dancing and paddle raising for unique items and trips — all to support Wesley House’s mission to help families in the community. All proceeds raised during the Key Largo Black Tie Benefit will support Wesley House’s expansion at the former Lions Club building, specifically for a new playground. “We were able to share our mission and introduce our new office building coming soon to the former Lions Club location,” said Grace Epperly, development coordinator with Wesley House. “We are pleased with the outcome and feel it was a success. Wesley House looks forward to more Upper Keys events to educate the community about programs and services.” Visit wesleyhouse.org/ to learn more. 

Wesley House Family Services’ Black Tie Benefit brought a bit of glitz, glam and giving on March 1 at Playa Largo Resort in Key Largo. More than 100 guests enjoyed a night of socializing, dancing and paddle raising for unique items and trips — all to support Wesley House’s mission to help families in the community. All proceeds raised during the Key Largo Black Tie Benefit will support Wesley House’s expansion at the former Lions Club building, specifically for a new playground. “We were able to share our mission and introduce our new office building coming soon to the former Lions Club location,” said Grace Epperly, development coordinator with Wesley House. “We are pleased with the outcome and feel it was a success. Wesley House looks forward to more Upper Keys events to educate the community about programs and services.” Visit wesleyhouse.org/ to learn more.
Jim McCarthy
Jim McCarthy
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Jim McCarthy is one of the many Western New Yorkers who escaped the snow and frigid temperatures for warm living by the water. A former crime & court reporter and city editor for two Western New York newspapers, Jim has been honing his craft since he graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 2014. In his 4-plus years in the Keys, Jim has enjoyed connecting with the community. “One of my college professors would always preach to be curious,” he said. “Behind every person is a story that’s unique to them, and one worth telling. As writers, we are the ones who paint the pictures in the readers minds of the emotions, the struggles and the triumphs.” Jim is past president of the Key Largo Sunset Rotary Club, which is composed of energetic members who serve the community’s youth and older populations. Jim is a sports fanatic who loves to watch football, hockey, mixed martial arts and golf. He also enjoys time with family and his new baby boy, Lucas, who arrived Oct. 4, 2022.
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