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Black Tie

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 23, 2016
Local celebrities take to the floor at 17th annual CANDance

Community AIDs Network hosted its CANDance “Dancing with our Stars” competition on Oct. 22.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 23, 2016
Art of Food serves up Halloween spirit

The Junior League of Sarasota hosts masquerade bash at Selby Public Library.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 21, 2016
SPARCC hosts Men of Courage Breakfast

Both male and female community leaders came together against domestic and sexual violence at the annual Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center event.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 20, 2016
Goodwill Manasota honors outstanding volunteers

Community Ambassadors were honored at annual dinner at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 20, 2016
A Private Evening in Selby’s Secret Garden debuts Michael's on the bay

Attendees were invited to celebrate the new “Selby’s Secret Garden” exhibit

  • Black Tie
Bachelor Joseph Garofalo Jr. with the American Cancer Society surprises audiences members by revealing a superman tank underneath his button-down. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 19, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 10.20.16

Here's what you missed last week on the social scene:

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 18, 2016
People Helping People Awards Breakfast honors “champions for older adults”

The event was held at Michael’s On East and benefited Sarasota Friendship Centers.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 17, 2016
Meet Me at the Barre celebrates Friends of the Sarasota Ballet

Attendees enjoyed a cocktail hour and dinner at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 16, 2016
Art Center Sarasota celebrates its 90th anniversary

Board chairs, donors, volunteers and other supporters were honored at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 15, 2016
Raise the Roof Party celebrates Amazing Raise participants

Attendees enjoy a night of food, dance and fundraising benefiting the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARRC)

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 14, 2016
Moffitt Sarasota Luncheon educates attendees

Attendees enjoyed lunch and heard from several guest speakers.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 13, 2016
Soleman Reception celebrates the men of Wine Women & Shoes

Wine Women & Shoes supporters sipped and socialized at Saks Fifth Avenue.

  • Black Tie
Hayley Wielgus, Geraldine Fabrikant and Gail Devers listen to Joan Kane explain the struggles she overcame to achieve success.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 12, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 10.13.16

Manicures, massages and female empowerment...just a few of our favorite things

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 8, 2016
Women in a Changing World inspires attendees to give back

The lecture promotes female empowerment and teaches women they can “have it all”

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 7, 2016
(Beauty) Bar Crawl pampers guests

Attendees enjoyed some "me" time at Fresh Salon Spa Style

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