Swan Ball dispute settled after months of drama

Catch up quick: Cheekwood argued that the volunteer organizers had not managed funds properly. The group of volunteers, known as the Swan Ball Initiative (SBI), said the botanical garden was overreaching into the planning and finances of their event.

• Both parties sued each other for the rights to use the Swan Ball name.

The latest: They announced a resolution Thursday in a joint statement.

What they're saying: "SBI and Cheekwood have agreed to prioritize their independent charitable missions and resolve this dispute by separating Cheekwood and the Swan Ball," the statement read. "SBI currently owns the Swan Ball trademark."

What's next: Swan Ball 2025 will benefit the Friends of Warner Parks.