Black Tie

Janet Combs
February 20, 2026

Unconventional Evening hosts 10 eras of the high school prom experience

Sarasota Art Museum celebrated all the nostalgic teen memories, from the 1920s through the 2020s, at its interactive event where attendees could 'be the art.'

Black Tie

Janet Combs
February 20, 2026

Cooking for Wishes serves up funk, flavor and dreams that do come true

The event raised over $1.1 million for Make-A-Wish Southern Florida's Suncoast Chapter, and granted a wish for fifth grader Keegan Hipsher to go to Switzerland.

Black Tie

Lori Sax
February 16, 2026

Gamma Xi Boule Foundation parties with a purpose

The organization's annual Valentine at the Ritz raises money to provide underserved youth in Sarasota and Manatee counties with scholarships, internships and mentoring programs.

Black Tie

Janet Combs
February 16, 2026

Healthy Start Sarasota hosts Together We Bloom at Brown's Grove

The garden chic fundraising gala was the perfect Valentine's Day night out for the 225 guests in attendance.

Black Tie

Janet Combs
February 13, 2026

Sarasota Players Play On in their new Payne Park space

At its annual fundraiser, the community theater welcomed guests to see its new home at the Payne Park Auditorium before its transformation begins.

Black Tie

Lori Sax
February 8, 2026

SCF Foundation hosts Bourbon, Brews & BBQ to support students

The State College of Florida Foundation held the event as part of its Avenues to the Future initiative, which raises money to help students in higher education.

Black Tie

Janet Combs
February 8, 2026

Orchid Ball dazzles with 'Nature of Abstraction' theme

The theme of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' annual gala was in line with its new exhibit, 'Alexander Calder: The Nature of Movement.'

Black Tie

Janet Combs
February 7, 2026

Harlan Coben leads with laughter at Love Our Libraries Luncheon

The best-selling author best known for his thrillers showed off his humorous side at the Library Foundation for Sarasota County's annual event, which boasted a sellout crowd of more than 600.

Black Tie

Lori Sax
February 6, 2026

Taste of Thunder rolls into Lakewood Ranch

The tasting event gathered Thunder by the Bay supporters together a week before the music and motors festival begins in Sarasota.

Black Tie

Janet Combs
February 2, 2026

Elon Gold headlines premiere of Catskills After Dark

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee welcomed nearly 400 guests its inaugural comedy fundraiser to benefit Safe SRQ, which provides security for the Jewish community across organizations in the area.

Black Tie

Janet Combs
February 1, 2026

Circus Arts Gala sings through the rain

Students from the Circus Arts Conservatory wowed guests with their themed performance and received a standing ovation.

Black Tie

Lori Sax
February 1, 2026

SRQ Blue and White Gala honors those who serve

The event, held annually by the Sarasota Police Foundation, honors and supports the men and women of the Sarasota Police Department.

Black Tie

Lori Sax
January 31, 2026

Sarasota Opera Gala entertains with Winter in Paris

In honor of the opera opening its 67th winter festival with "La boheme," the gala featured a theme taking guests to the City of Lights.

Black Tie

Janet Combs
January 26, 2026

Good times uncorked at annual Forks & Corks Grand Tasting

The event, which concludes the weeklong culinary festival, featured unique bites, stellar sips and a picture-perfect day in The Ringling courtyard.

Black Tie

Lori Sax
January 26, 2026

Inspiring Hope Dinner shines a light on mental wellness

The annual fundraiser benefits the work of Sunshine from Darkness, which champions mental health in the community with programming, education and advocacy.

Black Tie

1 2 3 4 5 »

Unconventional Evening hosts 10 eras of the high school prom experience

Cooking for Wishes serves up funk, flavor and dreams that do come true

Gamma Xi Boule Foundation parties with a purpose

Healthy Start Sarasota hosts Together We Bloom at Brown's Grove

Sarasota Players Play On in their new Payne Park space

SCF Foundation hosts Bourbon, Brews & BBQ to support students

Orchid Ball dazzles with 'Nature of Abstraction' theme

Harlan Coben leads with laughter at Love Our Libraries Luncheon

Taste of Thunder rolls into Lakewood Ranch

Elon Gold headlines premiere of Catskills After Dark

Circus Arts Gala sings through the rain

SRQ Blue and White Gala honors those who serve

Sarasota Opera Gala entertains with Winter in Paris

Good times uncorked at annual Forks & Corks Grand Tasting

Inspiring Hope Dinner shines a light on mental wellness

Unconventional Evening hosts 10 eras of the high school prom experience

Cooking for Wishes serves up funk, flavor and dreams that do come true

Three arrested, two of them juveniles, for armed robbery of a convenience store

St. Barbara hosts 42nd annual Greek Festival all weekend

Sister Cities of Sarasota hosts Lunar New Year celebration

Sign Up for Daily Headlines

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It