13th Annual Blue Ties and Butterflies

Event Date: April 10, 2026

Event Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota | 1111 Ritz Carlton Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236

Event Description: Celebrating Over 45 Years of Helping Children Thrive!

Join us for the 13th Annual Blue Ties and Butterflies, a magical night of bringing transformational healing to survivors of child abuse right here in our own community.

The evening will begin with a beautiful cocktail reception followed by a delicious dinner, splendid live and silent auctions, and an empowering mission moment with former elite gymnast Emily Meinke, who highlights the momentous power we each have in prevention and will share her journey from victim to survivor after testifying against U.S. Olympic doctor Larry Nassar. The night will conclude in a joyous celebration of hope, music, and dancing as we commemorate all that our community makes possible in protecting vulnerable children.

The Child Protection Center responds to more than 3,200 reports of abuse and neglect annually in Sarasota and Desoto Counties. The problem is glaring, and the work we do is critical to the health, safety, and well-being of our community. Investing in children is the greatest way for our future to be bright. Your support brings hope to trauma victims, healing to survivors, and longevity to support our mission of the prevention, intervention, and treatment of child abuse. Together we can change lives, forever.

Guests are encouraged to dress in Cocktail or Formal attire.

Ticket Price: $350 - Click Here for Sponsorships and Individual Tickets

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