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"For the past nine years, (as long as The Surf Lodge has been open) we've been allowed to have live bands perform, so this was unexpected news," explained Cardoso.

"We kick-off the summer season with two great events in the Hamptons that raise critical funds for the LGBT Network's Hamptons Center in Sag Harbor - the only LGBT identified space on the East End of Long Island," explained Robert Vitelli.

"We are very excited about this year's East End Benefit," said Reina Schiffrin.

"We've been able to keep two teachers in every classroom, give these kids a better education and a better start," said Brower.

The best kind of shopping is when you do it for a good cause!

"Come early to benefit from a wide selection of beautiful, well priced orchids from Hawaii, beautiful annuals and perennials, and a wonderful selection of vegetable and herb plants," said Dorian Fuhrman.

"We welcome the wider community to join us in this special event and lend their support to a remarkable institution," said Thomas Farrell and Barbara Kushner.

"All proceeds will help us continue our high standard of care for our homeless shelter pets and support Southampton Animal Shelter Foundations's In House and Mobile Spay-Neuter Clinics to provide low cost spay, neuter & preventative vet care," noted Kate McEntee.

"She is one of the foremost fundraisers for many causes including needy children, women's issues, animals, the lighthouse, and hospitals," Maloney told the room.

"I don't think there is a family out there who isn't hit or affected by cancer," noted Philanthropic Honoree Jean Shafiroff.