Welcome to Sun Coast Performing Arts Foundation, Inc.
Welcome...
Formerly know as Partners N Progress for the Arts, a local 501(c) (3) charity, celebrates 15 years of dedication to making the arts come alive in our community. To further expand its impact in the community, Partners N Progress has chosen a new name that reflects its commitment to the performing arts. As of September, 2010, Partners N Progress for the Arts will be known as the Suncoast Performing Arts Foundation. It is the committee’s hope that this new name will provide the public a better understanding of their mission. The Suncoast Performing Arts Foundation supports and produces the performing arts at the Largo Cultural Center, making theater, music and dance accessible to all residents of Largo and the surrounding Suncoast.
After completing her primary education in Belgium, Judy received her BA from the University of Bridgeport (CT) and attended graduate school at the University of Connecticut. Judy speaks fluent French, loves reading, traveling, bowling and doing yard work.
Kim Feaster, Vice President and President Elect
Kim has been a resident of Largo for twenty five years and has been involved with the Largo Cultural Center since 1996. She served as the facility’s operations manager for nine years, before joining the board in 2005. Kim is a very dedicated board member and promotes our mission with a passion. Kim and her husband, George, were the chairs for our 2006 Gala, ‘Largo Lights Up for the Arts’, our most successful gala to date, raising over $57,000 to benefit the Largo Cultural Center and increase the PNP endowment. In addition to her dedication to the arts, Kim is 2nd Vice President of Largo Lions Club, chairs the Spotlight Series and serves on the Teas for Tots fundraising committee to benefit Pinellas Lighthouse. 
Danny was born and raised in Largo, graduated from Largo high school in 1993 and has been very active in his community his entire life. After graduating from St Pete College with an AA in Business Science, Danny has enjoyed a rewarding career as the General Manager with Village Inn Restaurants. Danny also graduated from the City of Largo Citizens Academy and has taken that experience to its next level serving as past board member for the City of Largo 
More than 20 years experience in advertising account management, Sue has won national recognition from AFCP, Florida Press and other professional associations including first place for copywriting, new product development and ad design. Her expertise includes print and visual communications. She has served on numerous boards of directors for both companies and charities including past president for Partners N Progress for the Arts, Volunteer Corp Advisory Board, Largo Medical Center, Largo Rotary and Largo Mid Pinellas Chamber of Commerce. Her dedication to philanthropy of all genres and a passion for the arts enhance the PNP mission.Ward Johansen, Treasurer
Betsy owns and operates the fabulous Stuffed Mushroom in Safety Harbor, where she lives with her husband Mark & their little dog, Duncan. Raised in Ocean City, New Jersey, Betsy attended Colgate University in New York. Besides her very successful catering business, Betsy has many notable accomplishments that have made her an invaluable member of the PNP Board. She is currently the Chairman of the Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce and the Business Manager for our own Eight O’Clock Theatre. You can spot Betsy at just about all of the performances as she not only handles the business matters for EOT, but she occasionally fills in as technical director, stage manager and of course her latest achievement of acting on the stage in the EOT production of ‘Mame’.
Normajeanne Anderson has been interested in and involved with the performing arts since early childhood. Standing on a chair to reach a microphone to sing, is one of her earliest memories. Community Theatre, musical concerts, were a l arge part of her life, so it’s no wonder she is continually infatuated with the Largo Cultural Center.
Her career background includes Advertising, Radio, Real Estate, Sales Training and Public Relations.
A constant source of joy is being a part of exposing young people to the thrill of performing, as they develop confidence and skills that will enrich their lives and careers. For the past 3 years, she has been serving as Editor of Arts Beat, a publication of the Suncoast Performing Arts Foundation.
Chamber Administrator for Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce is her rewarding “day job”, and Normajeanne also finds great happiness and gratification in her participation in the Suncoast Performing Arts Foundation.
Sue Bordeaux
Sue has been with the board for twelve years serving as President, Treasurer and has chaired several committees during her tenure. She has been in banking over thirty years in Pinellas County and is the Vice President and Compliance Officer at Cornerstone Community Bank in St Petersburg. Sue also serves as a board member and secretary for the Suncoast Bankers Compliance Assoc. Originally from Chatfield, MN where music and arts were part of her everyday life, Sue now enjoys the warmth of her family and friends in Largo. Sue loves to travel, read, spend time with her grandchildren and enjoys passing time with good friends and her husband Jack.
Marya Flurnoy
Marya DiBari-Flurnoy has been on the board of directors for two years. Originally from New York, she has lived in Florida for 35 years. Marya is the co-owner and President of Creative Design Team, a well-established interior decorating firm in Clearwater for the last 20 years. Marya decided to play an active role on the board because she is very dedicated to the performing arts, especially for our community's youth. She loves being an active fundraiser and donor for the Gala and Artists' Market to benefit the organization.
Dr. William (Bill) E. Hale, M.D.
Dr. Hale has served our board both as an ambassador and a wealth of knowledge and experience. Dr. Hale founded the Florida Geriatric Research Program and has long been active in furthering the quality of life of the elderly in both his work and his writings. Bill also founded UPARC foundation which supports and serves the Upper Pinellas Association for Retarded Citizens. He has been president or chairman to numerous civic and community organizations including United Way, Pinellas County Medical Society, Florida Blood Services, Suncoast Health Council, Prospect towers of Clearwater, Senior Citizens Services, Dunedin Committee on Aging, Salvation Army Board, Dunedin Fine Art Center Board, Hospice Institute to name only a few. Dr. Hale and his lovely wife, Jeanette, served as the Honorary Chairpersons for our 2007 PNP gala and were recognized for their support of the arts in Largo and we so much appreciate all that they have done for the Largo Cultural Center.
Kay is a native Texan who moved to Florida almost 32 years ago. She has been in the senior retirement industry almost that long and has served on boards for Largo-Mid Pinellas Chamber of Commerce and currently on the Suncoast Performing Arts Foundation Board where she is currently serving as the recording secretary. With family in several states, travel remains her favorite hobby, but she also enjoys her yoga and walking. Working as the Director of Marketing at the Royal Palms in Largo, volunteering at Hospice, dancing and eating someone else's cooking take up most of her time and energy. Kay says her next kitchen is going to have a vending machine and a trash can. John Toppe
Joan Byrne - Director, City of Largo Recreation, Parks & Arts
Joan has been the Director of Largo's Recreation Parks and Arts Department since 2003. Before becoming director she served as a recreation program manager for the City of Largo for four years. Prior to joining the City she was the Director of Continuing Education for Eckerd College, the Executive Director of the Eastern European Schools Association and a faculty member of Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, Minnesota. Joan holds a Bachelor of Arts from Fontbonne University (St. Louis, MO) in Education and French and a Masters of Art in Administration from St. Thomas University (St. Paul, MN). Joan is a current member of the Rotary Club of Largo, Chair of the St. Petersburg College Parks and Leisure Studies Advisory Committee and serves as a faculty member of the Florida Recreation and Parks Association Leadership Academy. Joan and her husband, Patrick, love to travel and have lived in two foreign countries and travelled to over 75 countries worldwide.
As an owner of COLOR PAGES Inc., a digital printing business on East Bay Dr., I have received so much pleasure from the first-class performances at the LCC. After a busy day at COLOR PAGES Inc., it is a joy to be able to relax and enjoy delightful entertainment so close to our business. I encourage all business owners and employees in Largo to attend a play or concert and meet the wonderful staff and volunteers at LCC. I look forward to meeting you and sharing the fun and joy of this treasure in our community.
COMMITEES
- Executive Committee
- Board Development
- Budget & Finance
- Eight O'Clock Theatre
- Endowment/Investment
- Events
- Fundraising
- Legal
- Marketing & Public Relations
- Scholarship