Samantha Hoopes

Fort Lauderdale, FL – May 21, 2015 – More than 300 guests joined Venice magazine at 15th Street Fisheries for a memorable evening that celebrated the launch of its spring issue. Set against the city’s most famous nautical landmark, Lauderdale Marina, attendees enjoyed a waterfront experience filled with casual elegance. Hosted by Venice spring cover girl and internationally renowned Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue model, Samantha Hoopes, the event featured a display of top-of-the-line yachts courtesy of VanDutch, along with high-end timepieces from premier watch designer Ulysse Nardin, and a vehicle display by Audi Fort Lauderdale, presenting luxe models by the renowned German automaker. Additional event partners included RIVA and RedCap. Guests of the invite-only event mixed and mingled over delectable hors d’oeuvres by 15th Street Fisheries’ renowned executive chef, Lenny Judice, while sipping on Domaine Chandon and signature Ketel One cocktails as they toasted to the good life, partying in true SoFla-chic fashion—waterfront and under the stars—in celebration of Venice.

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Samantha Hoopes

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Nila Do Simon, Samantha Hoopes, Carlos Suarez, & Kelly Drum

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Alexandra Weber, Pam Butler, Samantha Hoopes, Jessica Conness, & Natalie Mescolotto

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Kathy Molinet, Samantha Hoopes, & Ted Drum

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Cory Lessner, Jenny & Jay Granieri

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Chris & Kelly Drum

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Misha Samson

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Marijke White & Bradley Deckelbaum

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Steven Strun & Michael Minor

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Sam Johnson, Oceane Vincent, Ivan Duben, & Katherine Arrieta

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 Richard Callahan, Tiia Wekstrom, Samantha Hoopes, Susan Penrod, & Patrick Dupuis

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Cheryl Seinfeld, Katja Souverin, Grant Lundburg, Marijke White, & Gaby Kloekke

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Valerie Snow & Andrew Wurtel

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Connor Qvale, Bruce Qvale, & Bret Macy

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Gail Feldman & Sam Johnson

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Jenny Riley, Denise Wittich, Pam Butler, Andy & Kathy Mitchell, Hank & Amy Carpenter

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