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Donna Koffman, Graci McGillicuddy and Tammy Karp at the Animal Rescue Coalition Patron Reception on Jan. 19.
Peggy and Ken Abt at Circus Arts Gala on Jan. 28.
Jake Peterman, Emma Clarke and Kevin Moore of Sailor Circus perform an adagio routine at Circus Arts Gala on Jan. 28.
Elizabeth Moore dances with Rob Patten at Palm Ball on Feb. 4.
Daisy G. and Sarai M. at Steak and Burger on Feb. 3.
Robin Howe shows off his new Mike Tyson airbrush tattoo at Troupe Gala on Feb. 3.
Sally Schule and Susan Malloy Jones at Orchid Ball on Feb. 11.
Annaliese Nock performs a high-wire routine with “Daniel the Daring” at the Big Top Gala on Feb. 25
Will Mauricette and Shony Silva bust some moves in the shoe section at Key to the Cure on Oct. 12.
Guests dance with one of the models at Key to the Cure on Oct. 12.
Gala Committee members Annette Lloyd, Helen Glaser, Toby Siegel, Sandra Lindqvist, Bonny Heet, Carol English, Elizabeth Wery and Edie Chaifetz at Opera Gala on Jan. 21.
Lindsey Job shows off her elegant updo at Opera Gala on Jan. 21.
The Most Marvelous Shoe winner Dina Malloch shows off her dragon shoes at Wine, Women & Shoes on Nov. 10.
Selby Gardens Senior Director of Special Projects Roger Capote said the concept of his Orchid Ball decor was to bring the gardens’ new model of horticulture + art to life.
It’s been a busy year, but this rookie-turned-events-guru now knows how to keep up with the hectic calendar guiding the Sarasota social scene.
This year, we attended 228 events — but who’s counting? The long social season is worth it, because the money raised at these events is bettering the lives of people in Sarasota and Manatee counties, and sometimes even outside Florida and the U.S. (looking at you, Share Care Global and its Evening in India Gala).
We all love dressing up and/or looking at the gorgeous gowns and sometimes even more beautiful shoes worn to these grand affairs (we’re only human, after all). But beyond the glamorous fashions lies the true soul of the black tie scene — intensely generous individuals who will do whatever it takes to make sure they leave an impact on their community.
That impact is felt every day at local nonprofits that simply could not function at the level they do without the support given from Sarasota philanthropists.
So, grab a glass of Champagne and take a trip back in time with us. Cheers to the best moments of the 2017 black tie season.
