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Observer Media Group Black Tie launches new social app

The Black Tie Bash was held Feb. 28 at Michael's On East.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 9:45 p.m. February 28, 2019
  • Black Tie
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The Observer Media Group hosted a launch party to celebrate its new Black Tie App Feb. 28 at Michael's On East. 

The cocktail party was held to not only celebrate the new app with cocktails and appetizers, but there were also Observer IT staff on deck to help with downloading and app usage. 

Once guests downloaded the app, they were able to put their name in a raffle drawing to win prizes from the Observer, Gulf Coast Community Foundation and Michael's On East. 

The new app features a comprehensive social calendar for black tie events in Sarasota and Manatee counties, a social registry of organizations, chairpersons and philanthropists, as well as a single location to view all Black Tie content, such as photo galleries of events, weekly Black Tie & Tales columns and fashion stories. Guests at the bash were treated to a free headshot to add to their social registry in the app. 

The Black Tie App can be downloaded through the Apple store and Google Play store. 



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Lounge areas were set up around Michael's On East.
Lounge areas were set up around Michael's On East.
The Spring Season magazine features a full page spread on the app.
The Spring Season magazine features a full page spread on the app.
Teal furnishings decorated the lounge space.
Teal furnishings decorated the lounge space.
The Black Tie Bash celebrated the launch of the app.
The Black Tie Bash celebrated the launch of the app.
Guests could visit the IT bar for help with downloading the app.
Guests could visit the IT bar for help with downloading the app.
Bob Nosal, Sheila Doutit and Bob Trisolini
Bob Nosal, Sheila Doutit and Bob Trisolini
Lou Ann Linn and Linda Watterworth
Lou Ann Linn and Linda Watterworth
Nikki Sedacca and Margaret Wise
Nikki Sedacca and Margaret Wise
Meghan Johs and Mya Widmeyer
Meghan Johs and Mya Widmeyer
Richeal Bair with Will and Anna Chase
Richeal Bair with Will and Anna Chase
David and Brenda Maraman
David and Brenda Maraman
Clara and Roberto Villanueva
Clara and Roberto Villanueva
Clara and Roberto Villanueva  with Kim O'Connor
Clara and Roberto Villanueva with Kim O'Connor
Rita and Gary Thibault
Rita and Gary Thibault
Adam and Jaime Still
Adam and Jaime Still
Jay and Veronica Brady
Jay and Veronica Brady
Colleen Cramer, Jennifer Halbert and Eileen Olson
Colleen Cramer, Jennifer Halbert and Eileen Olson
Caleb Stanton and Adam Quinlin show guests how to download and use the app.
Caleb Stanton and Adam Quinlin show guests how to download and use the app.
Dex Honea took headshots of guests for the registry.
Dex Honea took headshots of guests for the registry.
Isabel Lower, Mark Smith, Kim Livengood, Murray Devine and Sheryl Vieira
Isabel Lower, Mark Smith, Kim Livengood, Murray Devine and Sheryl Vieira
Tom Waters with Anna and Will Chase
Tom Waters with Anna and Will Chase
The napkins were themed to the event.
The napkins were themed to the event.
Michael Klauber and Mark Pritchett
Michael Klauber and Mark Pritchett
Krystel and Matt Beall
Krystel and Matt Beall
Krystel Beall, Beth Jacobson and Matt Beall
Krystel Beall, Beth Jacobson and Matt Beall
Colin Reid takes video of the event.
Colin Reid takes video of the event.
Erin Guzzo and Sheryl Mendelson
Erin Guzzo and Sheryl Mendelson
Ryan Eleine, Mike Evanoff and Dennis Decarlo
Ryan Eleine, Mike Evanoff and Dennis Decarlo
Veronica Brady tells guests how the app will benefit the nonprofit community.
Veronica Brady tells guests how the app will benefit the nonprofit community.
Michael Klauber addresses the audience.
Michael Klauber addresses the audience.
Guets listen to Emily Walsh explain the functions of the new app.
Guets listen to Emily Walsh explain the functions of the new app.
Adam Quinlin, Publisher Emily Walsh, Jason Camillo and Caleb Stanton
Adam Quinlin, Publisher Emily Walsh, Jason Camillo and Caleb Stanton
Terri and Michael Klauber
Terri and Michael Klauber

 

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