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By Janet Combs
December 11, 2025

SPARCC holiday luncheon welcomes record turnout

The annual event, which supports the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, had more than 320 guests at Michael's On East.

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By Lori Sax
December 8, 2025

Supporters Rise & Shine for Planned Parenthood brunch

At the event, attendees heard from a panel to receive an update on women's sexual and reproductive health issues.

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By Janet Combs
December 7, 2025

Florida Center for Early Childhood hosts 2nd annual Wonder Gala

The evening raises funds to help provide prevention and early intervention services to young children facing possible academic, social and economic challenges.

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By Janet Combs
December 5, 2025

Sarasota Opera Guild rings in holidays at Poinsettia Luncheon

The guild raises money to support the Sarasota Opera while promoting the appreciation of opera in the community and encouraging the next generation of singers.

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By Janet Combs
November 23, 2025

Boys and Girls Clubs' Champions for Children honors Baranciks' legacy

At its annual gala, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Desoto Counties celebrated the work of Charles and Margery Barancik.

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By Janet Combs
November 21, 2025

Founders Garden Club welcomes celebrity floral designer to annual luncheon

John Grady Burns gave attendees of the club's annual Flower Talk a few tricks for creating a beautiful floral arrangement.

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By Lori Sax
November 17, 2025

Resilient Retreat transports guests to the Mediterranean

With a farm to table experience, guests enjoyed a Mediterranean meal al fresco to benefit the nonprofit's mission of helping survivors of trauma.

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By Janet Combs
November 17, 2025

Brunch plays a note to raise money for Sarasota Youth Orchestra

Patrons of the Sarasota Orchestra gathered for its annual brunch to fundraise for the youth orchestra and support music education.

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By Janet Combs
November 17, 2025

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe shows off its heart and soul at fall gala

Lively performances brought the night — and fundraising mission — to life at the organization's annual fall fundraising event Nov. 15.

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By Janet Combs
November 15, 2025

Wine, Women & Shoes steps up in support of Forty Carrots Family Center

The annual fundraiser welcomed more than 400 partygoers to The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Nov. 14 to raise money for parent and children services.

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By Lori Sax
November 15, 2025

Two local business leaders honored at annual Argus awards

Rod Hershberger and Kerry Kirschner received the Argus Foundation's 2025 Lifetime Achievement Awards.

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By Janet Combs
November 14, 2025

All Star Children's Foundation marks 5 years at Twinkle Ball

The nonprofit that helps children in foster care and the families that care for them celebrated its anniversary at its annual fundraiser.

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By Janet Combs
November 13, 2025

Sarasota Art Museum lends guests some fresh perspective

For its first Fresh Perspective Lunch of the season, SAM welcomed speaker Gloria Sutton.

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By Dana Kampa
November 10, 2025

Big Waters Land Trust brings Party to Paradise

Conservation-minded community members and artists enjoyed the return of the annual Party in Paradise to Bay Preserve.

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By Ian Swaby
November 9, 2025

Women in Philanthropy hosts Grande Soirée

The event, now in its second year and featuring a 'Downton Abbey' theme, honored seven women for their contributions to Sarasota's community.

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By Janet Combs
November 9, 2025

Sunset sparkles for SPARCC's fundraising soirée

Guests enjoyed a brilliant orange sunset over Sarasota Bay to kick off a night of fundraising, dinner and dancing.

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By Lori Sax
November 9, 2025

New College carries on tradition with annual clambake

The event, on the campus along the bayfront, raises money for the New College Foundation.

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By Janet Combs
November 2, 2025

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation rocks the roof, country style

Rock the Roof featured a country-western theme for patrons to do the two-step atop Sarasota Memorial's West Parking Garage.

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By Lori Sax
November 2, 2025

Rockin' Lobster enjoys picture-perfect night on the Gulf

Guests enjoyed the annual traditions of lobster and Gulfside s'mores during a chilly night at Children First's dinner on the beach.

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By Lori Sax
October 31, 2025

Guests kick up some sand at Flip Flops & Fashion

Children First's annual fashion fundraiser on the Gulf came on a picture-perfect day.

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