Person of Vision Dinner, Honoring David Yates, Celebrating Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Preserve Vision Florida, a Pinellas County-based statewide non-profit, will honor David Yates as its 2023 Person of Vision for his role in helping to transform Tampa Bay into one of the most vibrant tourism destinations in the US. The 44th Annual Person of Vision Award Gala will be held Thursday, March 2nd in the Clearwater Marina Aquarium's Jacobson Ballroom. The dinner will be preceded by a reception on the Dolphin Terrace.

In addition to this most fitting honor for Yates, the event is an opportunity to celebrate the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and support the vitally important work of Preserve Vision Florida, which has screened hundreds of thousands of children and adults, directly assisting them with glasses and medical exams.

When Yates took over as CEO in 2006, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium was virtually unknown and in danger of closing its doors due to financial troubles. But Yates told a story that inspired millions of people around the world: A dolphin who lost her tail, refused to give up and lived years beyond expectations, sharing hope with many facing their own life challenges. That story, followed by the release of Dolphin Tale and Dolphin Tale 2 which Yates Co-produced and Executive Produced, put CMA on the map and has inspired millions more of all ages.

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