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KQAR Board of Directors

  • Green Annies Lead

    Founding Member of KQAR

    Growing up in Tampa, Gasparilla has always been a part of my life. Even after 20 years of parading experience, it's still a thrill! *Costuming is her "thing" - she is always working on a new fabric combination, or building hats for other Annies. * Married to Lawrence for 25 year, and together they have 2 we sons, Lorenzo and Giancarlo. *Gemologist and Sales Associate for Mavilo Wholesalers.

  • Pink Annie Lead

    Founding Member of KQAR

    Gasparilla has been a Cone family tradition for 4 generations – guys in YMKG and the girls in KQAR! • Her favorite thing on Gasparilla Day Parade is seeing all the Annie's with their BRIGHT FUN smiles, boots, feathers, beads, hats and costumes! • Works as an independent insurance Consultant Enroller • Married to Rammy for over 40 years, has 4 kids and 2 beautiful grandchildren who call her "GoGo". • If you've ever been to one of our fabulous Cannon Blast Balls, you have Linda to think! She takes our events to the next level with her out of the box ideas & themes!

  • Teal Annie Lead

    Original Member of KQAR • Married to husband AJ for 28 years • An avid roller skater • Has been a paralegal for the last 35 years • Enjoys traveling and recently climbed Machu Picchu! • Favorite musicians include Prince and Mana

  • Purple Annie Lead

    Member of KQAR since 2013

    Married to Ethan for 18 years, with two kids Charlie and Emmy. • Worked in the Pharmaceutical industry for 17 years and is now is a stay-at-home-mom. • She is a SPIN instructor at Ryde for Life West Chase • Enjoys the beach and traveling!

  • Coral Annies Lead

    Joined the Krewe in 2018

    Works at Mavilo Jewelers, as a Gemologist, along side her Husbnad, Gimi, whom she's been married to over 24 years. • When she's not selling you fabulous diamonds at work, she's traveling the world (literally), in search of unique gemstones for the store, and fabrics for our Annie's costumes! • Her eye for texture & design is amazing, and we have her to thank for the beautiful sea of colors, when our Annie's our walking the parade route.

  • Orange Annies Lead


    8+ Years with Harley-Davidson Florida Group, currently the Retail & Marketing Director • Started with the Krewe in 2014, and comes from a large Legacy of Annie's. • Married to Hunter Baldwin, and together they have 3 cats! • Graduate of Florida State University - Go Noles! • On her free time (LOL) she loves traveling, and runs her own Poshmark re-sell business too (Happy Couture)