2010 was a year of surprises. Expecting the worst, Sarasota event planners often found themselves enjoying the best. Clever planning, new ideas and new leadership, engaged committee members and just plain hard work all contributed to a good year. As another social season comes to a close, we reflect back with some of the best photos of 2010 - thank you for allowing Black Tie to document some of your most-cherished memories.
Jewel Ash at Circus Sarasota's "Variete" Gala in January.
Barry Ayers (aka Beneva Fruitville), Matt Orr and Jonathan Hall (aka Felicity Liemont) at Florida Winefest and Auction's "Big Mama's Juke Joint Speakeasy" in January.
Jamie Carter at Sarasota Ballet's "Tu Tu Terrific" in March.
Mikhail Baryshnikov with Lynn and Richie Barrie at Ringling International Arts Festival's Night of Premieres Gala in October.
Barbara Baseman at Goodwill's Fat Tuesday Street Party in February.
Bob and Marlene Blalock at New College Foundation's Old-Fashioned New England Clambake in November.
Nancy Cameron, Georgina Clamage and Eileen Wallace at New College Library Association's Pique-nique sure la Baie in April.
Lisa Cappiello, Judy Mellett, Therese Masseo and Laura Cappiello at Girls Inc.'s Beach Ball "La Plage Bleue" in November.
The Colliers: Ron, USMC Major Adam, Janis, Joshua, Sylvia, Leon, Barry, Rebecca Aaronson, Jason, Mary, Madelyn Aaronson at The Jewish Housing Council Foundation's Generations Gala honoring Ron and Janis Collier in January.
Aaron and Doris Cushman at Senior Friendship Center's "A Night at the Opera" in March.
Bob Garner, Frederic Palluel, Michael Scott, Dottie Garner and Scott Anderson
Georgia Kate Y. and Christine S. at Girls Inc.'s Celebration Luncheon "Dream Girls" in March.
Brent Greeno at Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation's "Rock the Roof" in March.
Stanley Kane and Betsy Kane-Hartnett at Sunshine From Darkness' Gala in January.
Doris Kaplan and Wendy Mann Resnick at United Cerebral Palsy's Gathering of the Goddesses in November.
Traci Korkowski, Heather Vallett and Melissa Tomasso at Forty Carrots Family Center's Wine, Women and Shoes in October.
Fran and John LaCivita at Cancer Support Community Florida Suncoast's Night of Hope "The Family Goes Legit" in March.
Jackie Lewis, Lee Peterson and Bridget Spiess at Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida, Sarasota Region's "Handbags and Happy Hour" in May.
Tom and Allison Luzier with designer Bibhu Mohapatra at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Orchid Ball "Bollywood" in March.
Co-Chairwomen Cornelia Matson, Margaret Wise, Amie Swan, Lynn Morris, Nora Johnson and Pauline Joerger at Conversation Foundation of the Gulf Coast's Palm Ball in February.
John and Elenor Maxheim at Asolo Repertory Theatre's "South Beach Soiree" Gala in March.
Elle and Izzie McComb at Animal Rescue Coalition's "Dog's Night Out" in January.
Giovanna McGrath, Valentino Balboni and Kristi Bratzke at Child Protection Center's Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port Reception in February.
Models Ariane Dart, Gail Klein, Caryn Patterson, Monica Barth, Jamie Becker and Roger Capote at The Observer Group's Black Tie Bash "Season Shaker" in October.
Reese and Jason Nippert at SPARCC's Prince and Princess Ball in April.
Pedro Reis, Dolly Jacobs, Chuck Sidlow and Lijana, Erendira and Nik Wallenda at Circus Sarasota's "Variete" Gala in January.
Mary Ann Robinson and Audrey Coleman at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "Harlem Nights 2" in November.
Shane Saah and Bridgid Hewes at Children First's 50th Anniversary Gala in May.
Mary Lou and Bill Johnson at SPARCC's Second Hand Rose Fashion Show and Luncheon in February.
Kelli Sweeting models "The Knock Out" at Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation's Key to the Cure in October.
Cindy Stuhley at Historic Spanish Point's "An Affair to Remember: A Gala Celebration of the Palmer Centennial" in April.
Jim and Charlie Ann Syprett at Cancer Support Community Florida Suncoast's Building Hope Gala in November.
Dave and Kyla Weiner with Billy and Liebe Gamble
Jim and Anne Westman, Brian and Laura Blunier, Melissa Cleland and Ron Haynes, Angela and Jake Hartvigsen at Ringling College of Art and Design's "An Evening at the Avant-Garde: The Pajama Party" in March.
