Sarasota Opera will honor Don and Rachael Worthington at its annual Gala, themed “Winter in Paris,” on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at The Ora Ballroom in Sarasota.

Don Worthington has been a member of Sarasota Opera’s Board of Trustees since 2010 and has served as Chair from 2012 to 2014. Under his leadership, the company launched its “Investing in the Extraordinary” campaign, which raised more than $40 million.

Meanwhile, Rachael Worthington, a past Gala Chair, is a board member and volunteer for The Florida Holocaust Museum, and helped establish a partnership between the Museum and Sarasota Opera that inspired the Youth Opera production of Hans Krása’s “Brundibár.”

“Don and Rachael have been friends to many of us for years. Their commitment to Sarasota Opera has been unwavering since their first involvement,” said Victor DeRenzi, Artistic Director of Sarasota Opera, per an official press release.

“Their passion, generosity, and leadership have helped shape the company’s success and its future. We are thrilled to recognize them at this year’s Gala,” Richard Russell, General Director, noted.

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