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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 28, 2016
Key to the Cure kicks off the social season

More than a thousand gathered to raise money for Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 28, 2016
Share the Light Luncheon honors community contributors

Second Chance Last Opportunity celebrates 21 years at annual luncheon.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 26, 2016
Asolo Rep gets donors excited for a new season

The Asolo Welcome Back Party was held on Thursday, Oct. 26.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 26, 2016
Lunch in the Gardens event introduces public to Michael's on the Bay

Attendees at "Orchid Madness" enjoyed the first public event at Selby's new venue.

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Ben and Raeanna Kalkert sport their award-winning masks.
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  • October 26, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 10.27.16

Here's what you missed last week...

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 25, 2016
An Evening of Celebration brings new light to “the darkness of sex trafficking”

Attendees celebrated the work that Selah Freedom does to combat the issue on a local level.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 23, 2016
Curtain Raiser Dinner kicks off new season at the Sarasota Opera

The annual event was held on Sunday, Oct. 23 at Michael’s On East.

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A AAGPBL Players Association autographed poster signed by the Rockford Peaches.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 23, 2016
Kick-Off Gala pitches for Women's Sports Museum

Community leaders show support for potential Women's Sports Museum with fundraiser Kick-Off Gala at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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    By
  • 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.

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  • 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.

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

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

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    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

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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.
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 19, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 10.20.16

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

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  • 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.

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