• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • LWR Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • LWR Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Women in Philanthropy hosts Grande Soirée


  • By Ian Swaby
  • | 5:55 p.m. November 9, 2025
Rileigh Benn, Todd DeGarmo, honoree Michael Saunders, and Scarlett Schultes
Rileigh Benn, Todd DeGarmo, honoree Michael Saunders, and Scarlett Schultes
Photo by Ian Swaby
  • Black Tie
  • Share
CAMERA READY

What: Grande Soirée

Benefiting: Women in Philanthropy 

When: Nov. 8

Where: Home of Katherine Harris

2025 Honorees:

  • Deb Kabinoff
  • Eugenie Clark
  • Gail Morganroth
  • Michael Saunders
  • Pauline Wamsler
  • Mary Braxton Joseph
  • Bertha Potter Palmer
Co-chairs Katherine Harris and Margaret Wise
Co-chairs Katherine Harris and Margaret Wise
Photo by Ian Swaby
Honorees gather together. Front: Mary Braxton-Joseph and Deb Kabinoff; Back: Michael Saunders, Pauline Wamsler, Andria Piekarz, on behalf of Eugenie Clark, and Gail Morganroth
Honorees gather together. Front: Mary Braxton-Joseph and Deb Kabinoff; Back: Michael Saunders, Pauline Wamsler, Andria Piekarz, on behalf of Eugenie Clark, and Gail Morganroth
Photo by Ian Swaby
Lisa and Roy Smith, and Ted and Amy Langan
Lisa and Roy Smith, and Ted and Amy Langan
Photo by Ian Swaby
Bruce and Louise Ginsberg, and Katie and Richard Horan
Bruce and Louise Ginsberg, and Katie and Richard Horan
Photo by Ian Swaby
Candice Henry and her sister Lauren Henry offer gifts from Thayer Jewelers.
Candice Henry and her sister Lauren Henry offer gifts from Thayer Jewelers.
Photo by Ian Swaby
Bill Henry, Maryl Henry and Susie Pelton
Bill Henry, Maryl Henry and Susie Pelton
Photo by Ian Swaby
Jonathan and Michelle Mitchell
Jonathan and Michelle Mitchell
Photo by Ian Swaby
Co-chair Margaret Wise, honoree Mary Braxton-Joseph, and co-chair Katherine Harris
Co-chair Margaret Wise, honoree Mary Braxton-Joseph, and co-chair Katherine Harris
Photo by Ian Swaby
Co-chair Margaret Wise greets Paul Allen
Co-chair Margaret Wise greets Paul Allen
Photo by Ian Swaby
Sania Allen and Stuart Kelly
Sania Allen and Stuart Kelly
Photo by Ian Swaby
Co-chair Margaret Wise, honoree Deb Kabinoff, and co-chair Katherine Harris
Co-chair Margaret Wise, honoree Deb Kabinoff, and co-chair Katherine Harris
Photo by Ian Swaby
David and Laurie Ying
David and Laurie Ying
Photo by Ian Swaby
Heather and Clint Kasten
Heather and Clint Kasten
Photo by Ian Swaby
Ray and Erin Collins
Ray and Erin Collins
Photo by Ian Swaby
Marjorie Floyd and Caroline Amory
Marjorie Floyd and Caroline Amory
Photo by Ian Swaby
Co-chair Margaret Wise, honoree Gail Morganroth, and co-chair Katherine Harris
Co-chair Margaret Wise, honoree Gail Morganroth, and co-chair Katherine Harris
Photo by Ian Swaby
Gabriele and Julia Guerrini, Joshua Hardinger, Myra Maldonado, Gillian Marto and Juliana Dennis
Gabriele and Julia Guerrini, Joshua Hardinger, Myra Maldonado, Gillian Marto and Juliana Dennis
Photo by Ian Swaby
Co-chair Margaret Wise, Andria Piekarz, who accepted on behalf of honoree Eugenie Clark, and Co-Chair Katherine Harris
Co-chair Margaret Wise, Andria Piekarz, who accepted on behalf of honoree Eugenie Clark, and Co-Chair Katherine Harris
Photo by Ian Swaby
Naciel Cardentey and Jeremy Thayer
Naciel Cardentey and Jeremy Thayer
Photo by Ian Swaby
Co-chair Margaret Wise, Pauline Wamsler, and co-chair Katherine Harris
Co-chair Margaret Wise, Pauline Wamsler, and co-chair Katherine Harris
Photo by Ian Swaby
Nadia Morgan and Adriana Lutringer of Stella Runway Models showcase clothes from The Met Fashion House in Sarasota
Nadia Morgan and Adriana Lutringer of Stella Runway Models showcase clothes from The Met Fashion House in Sarasota
Photo by Ian Swaby
Co-chair Margaret Wise and Art Wood, who accepted the award for Bertha Palmer
Co-chair Margaret Wise and Art Wood, who accepted the award for Bertha Palmer
Photo by Ian Swaby
Stephanie and Jonathan Rubner
Stephanie and Jonathan Rubner
Photo by Ian Swaby
Melinda and Hank Foster
Melinda and Hank Foster
Photo by Ian Swaby
Danielle and Gregory Jacobs
Danielle and Gregory Jacobs
Photo by Ian Swaby
Jenny and Mike Infanti
Jenny and Mike Infanti
Photo by Ian Swaby
Candice Henry, Jourdan Reinhart, Terri Thayer, Lauren Henry and Maryl Henry
Candice Henry, Jourdan Reinhart, Terri Thayer, Lauren Henry and Maryl Henry
Photo by Ian Swaby
Karrie Decker and Steve Wasko
Karrie Decker and Steve Wasko
Photo by Ian Swaby
Andy Ujvari and Gloria Keresztes
Andy Ujvari and Gloria Keresztes
Photo by Ian Swaby
Ben Hannum and Isabella Desabrais of Sarasota Ballet
Ben Hannum and Isabella Desabrais of Sarasota Ballet
Photo by Ian Swaby
Carl Troiano and Charlotte Stewart
Carl Troiano and Charlotte Stewart
Photo by Ian Swaby
Andrew Economos and BJ Creighton
Andrew Economos and BJ Creighton
Photo by Ian Swaby

 

Latest News

The Tides of Longboat is one of several condo complexes in Manatee County where the first floor units saw a significantly reduced property tax assessment despite being undamaged by the 2024 hurricanes due to the first floor units’ elevations.
  • December 10, 2025
Town of Longboat has questions after property valuations decrease
Firefighter paramedic Aaron Maness and Training Captain David Eggleston raise their hands to recite an oath before receiving their badges. The two had already completed their training but had not officially received their badges in a ceremony. Maness was later awarded the Medal of Honor by Fire Chief Paul Dezzi.
  • December 10, 2025
Longboat firefighter receives rare Medal of Honor award for action
Director of Government Relations Stephanie Garrison leads the work session Dec. 3.
  • December 10, 2025
Changing millage review process a top priority among Manatee commissioners
An example of what a downtown Sarasota point-to-point shuttle might look like.
  • December 10, 2025
Short rides pitched to solve downtown Sarasota's parking woes

Sponsored Health Content

Sponsored Content

The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest in Black Tie

Co-chair Kara Wootson, Planned Parenthood Director of Philanthropy Lauren Stroman, Co-chairs Lissa Murphy, LaVerne Green and Roz Painter-Goffi
  • December 8, 2025
Supporters Rise & Shine for Planned Parenthood brunch
Britnie Sutika, CEO Kristie Skoglund, Kimberly Treharne, Paola Pinillos and Kate Reed
  • December 7, 2025
Florida Center for Early Childhood hosts 2nd annual Wonder Gala
Celia Young, Pat Reinhart, Ina Goldberg and Sherry Wheeler channel their inner flapper style for the Great Gatsby-inspired Poinsettia Luncheon.
  • December 5, 2025
Sarasota Opera Guild rings in holidays at Poinsettia Luncheon
Bill and Robyn Sadlo, Barb and Jay Lancer and Marjolaine and Steve Townsend
  • November 23, 2025
Boys and Girls Clubs' Champions for Children honors Baranciks' legacy
Kristin Morton, John Grady Burns, Pat Mudgett and Kellie Menke
  • November 21, 2025
Founders Garden Club welcomes celebrity floral designer to annual luncheon
Troy Turner and Resilient Retreat founder Dr. Sidney Turner
  • November 17, 2025
Resilient Retreat transports guests to the Mediterranean

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2025 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now