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Bill and Robyn Sadlo, Barb and Jay Lancer and Marjolaine and Steve Townsend
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 23, 2025
Boys and Girls Clubs' Champions for Children honors Baranciks' legacy

At its annual gala, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Desoto Counties celebrated the work of Charles and Margery Barancik.

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Kristin Morton, John Grady Burns, Pat Mudgett and Kellie Menke
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  • November 21, 2025
Founders Garden Club welcomes celebrity floral designer to annual luncheon

John Grady Burns gave attendees of the club's annual Flower Talk a few tricks for creating a beautiful floral arrangement.

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Troy Turner and Resilient Retreat founder Dr. Sidney Turner
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  • Lori Sax
  • November 17, 2025
Resilient Retreat transports guests to the Mediterranean

With a farm to table experience, guests enjoyed a Mediterranean meal al fresco to benefit the nonprofit's mission of helping survivors of trauma.

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Marie Monsky and Marvin Kadesh
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 17, 2025
Brunch plays a note to raise money for Sarasota Youth Orchestra

Patrons of the Sarasota Orchestra gathered for its annual brunch to fundraise for the youth orchestra and support music education.

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Raleigh Mosely, Donald Frison, Founder and Artistic Director Nate Jacobs and Jazzmin Carson
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 17, 2025
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe shows off its heart and soul at fall gala

Lively performances brought the night — and fundraising mission — to life at the organization's annual fall fundraising event Nov. 15.

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Keep calm and party on: Co-Chairs Renee Phinney, Lauren Dixon, Lauren Wohlwend and Allison Imre along with event planner Minta Getzen (center) make sure that every detail of Wine, Women & Shoes is handled with the utmost care.
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  • November 15, 2025
Wine, Women & Shoes steps up in support of Forty Carrots Family Center

The annual fundraiser welcomed more than 400 partygoers to The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Nov. 14 to raise money for parent and children services.

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Argus Foundation Executive Director Christine Robinson, 2025 Honoree Rod Hershberger and Elaine Hershberger
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  • Lori Sax
  • November 15, 2025
Two local business leaders honored at annual Argus awards

Rod Hershberger and Kerry Kirschner received the Argus Foundation's 2025 Lifetime Achievement Awards.

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John and Amy Hoskins co-chair Twinkle Ball 2025 with Terri and Michael Klauber.
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 14, 2025
All Star Children's Foundation marks 5 years at Twinkle Ball

The nonprofit that helps children in foster care and the families that care for them celebrated its anniversary at its annual fundraiser.

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SAM presents its Fresh Perspective Lunch with Gloria Sutton as the featured speaker.
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  • November 13, 2025
Sarasota Art Museum lends guests some fresh perspective

For its first Fresh Perspective Lunch of the season, SAM welcomed speaker Gloria Sutton.

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Lorene Miller and Patti Tebo pose for the photo booth at Party in Paradise on Nov. 8, benefitting Big Waters Land Trust.
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  • Dana Kampa
  • November 10, 2025
Big Waters Land Trust brings Party to Paradise

Conservation-minded community members and artists enjoyed the return of the annual Party in Paradise to Bay Preserve.

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Rileigh Benn, Todd DeGarmo, honoree Michael Saunders, and Scarlett Schultes
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  • Ian Swaby
  • November 9, 2025
Women in Philanthropy hosts Grande Soirée

The event, now in its second year and featuring a 'Downton Abbey' theme, honored seven women for their contributions to Sarasota's community.

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Co-chairs Kimberly Tude Thuot, Jo McKenzie and E-Dee Murphy
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 9, 2025
Sunset sparkles for SPARCC's fundraising soirée

Guests enjoyed a brilliant orange sunset over Sarasota Bay to kick off a night of fundraising, dinner and dancing.

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Event Co-Chairs Elizabeth Moore and Mary Gratehouse
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  • Lori Sax
  • November 9, 2025
New College carries on tradition with annual clambake

The event, on the campus along the bayfront, raises money for the New College Foundation.

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Sepi Ackerman, Brit Ellis and Rebecca Izquierdo
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 2, 2025
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation rocks the roof, country style

Rock the Roof featured a country-western theme for patrons to do the two-step atop Sarasota Memorial's West Parking Garage.

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Co-chairs Jennifer and Blake Rolley and Co-chairs Nicole and Adam Cromie
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  • Lori Sax
  • November 2, 2025
Rockin' Lobster enjoys picture-perfect night on the Gulf

Guests enjoyed the annual traditions of lobster and Gulfside s'mores during a chilly night at Children First's dinner on the beach.

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