The Paradise Center, Longboat Key’s only year-round, non-profit community center offers its visitors and members fitness classes, seminars, social gatherings, workshops, outings and more. To keep their mission momentum going, they are hosting their 8th highly anticipated, fun fundraiser on February 12…Grab your poodle skirt, hippie beads, spandex pants – whatever attire got you through your very favorite decade – because The Paradise Center is turning back the hands of time with a Dancing Through the Decades party! Bop, twist or hustle your way to the dance floor for live music by Daniel Fugazzotto! Savor delicious appetizers from Harry’s Continental Kitchens and retro cocktails at the cash bar. There will also be a silent auction for some big-ticket prizes, as well as a Spin to Win raffle for the chance to win even more fabulous prizes donated by local businesses.  Dancing Through the Decades’ major sponsors are Empath Tidewell Foundation, Observer Media Group and Fitness Quest with supporting sponsorships from Bellagena Med Spa, Casa del Mar Beach Resort, Cindy Schatzle Realtor, Design 2000 Hair & Nail Salon, Euphemia Haye, Evelyn & Arthur, Florida Studio Theatre, Lazy Lobster, Longboat Key Tennis Center, Mary Lou Johnson Photography, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, OLLI at Ringling College, David and Laney Pitt, Sarasota Film Society and The Resort at Longboat Key Club. For sponsorship opportunities, contact donnasharpblaney@theparadisecenter.org. The Dancing Through the Decades event is open to all and will take place at The Paradise Center, 546 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key on Sunday, February 12, 4-7pm. There are three ticket levels: The Bopper $80, The Twister $90 (includes 1 drink ticket) and The Hustler $100 (includes 2 drink tickets). Purchase tickets online at TheParadiseCenter.org (to avoid credit card service fees, pay in advance with a check or cash at The Paradise Center.) Advance ticket purchase by February 3 is requested. So, bring your dancing shoes and get down and boogie! The Paradise Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life on Longboat Key by promoting accessible healthcare and providing year-round lifestyle enrichment programs. Its exercise classes and educational seminars are designed to keep seniors active both mentally and physically, and their Medical Suite is home to physicians providing a variety of medical services, such as primary care, dermatology and podiatry. For more information, visit TheParadiseCenter.org or call 941-383-6493.