Rockville Centre Fire Department hosts annual Margaritaville fundraiser

Instead of traveling more than 1,000 miles to experience the bright sunshine, warm breeze and smooth, sandy beaches of the Bahamas, members of the Rockville Centre Fire Department turned up the heat to bring a little taste of the Caribbean home to the village for its annual Margaritaville Evening fundraiser on March 9.

Hundreds of people hoping to escape the frigid breeze and windy New York weather for just a few hours filled the St. Agnes Parish Center looking for their own tropical paradise while helping raise money for the continued training of volunteer firefighters in Rockville Centre.

This year’s Caribbean-themed celebration was held in honor of Joseph Rugolo, owner of C&J Rugolo Masonry and a 47-year member of the RVCFD who has dedicated his life to protecting the residents of the Rockville Centre community.

The celebration featured a variety of deliciously themed cocktails and tasty eats provided by Kasey’s Kitchen and Cocktails along with live musical entertainment featuring Jimmy and the Parrots, performing the best of Jimmy Buffet and other tropical songs.