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Jo Rustein with Dr. Bernard and Marion Levine
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 10, 2016
JFCS Major Donors Brunch

JFCS hosted a brunch at Longboat Key Club's Portofino Restaurant for the major donors of the JFCS Celebrity Chefs Food & Wine Tasting and Golf Challenge. The brunch was hosted on Sunday, April 10.

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Co-Chairs Kristy and Tom Cail
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 9, 2016
Fairytale Ball 'Sea of Dreams'

Children First hosted its annual Fairytale Ball on Saturday, April 9, at Michael's On East. This year's celebration gala was themed 'Sea of Dreams.'

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Jennifer Alokeh, Eiman Altajar and Jennifer Kajali
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 9, 2016
5th annual Red Hot!

SunCoast Blood Bank hosted its 5th annual Red Hot! Casino Night on Saturday, April 9, at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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Josh Radnor, Jennifer Lafleur and Jeff D. Johnson
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 8, 2016
SFF Cinema Politicale 2016

Sarasota Film Festival's annual Cinema Tropicale event was rebranded to "Cinema Politicale" this year. The event was hosted on Friday, April 8, at Michael's On East

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Leo and Celina Cemitier and Karen and Mark Hildreth
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 8, 2016
Dishes for Wishes

Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida Sarasota Region hosted the inaugural Dishes for Wishes event Friday, April 8.

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Featured guest Olympia Dukakis and Chairwoman Jennie Famiglio
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 8, 2016
At Lunch with Olympia Dukakis

Sarasota Film Festival hosted At Lunch with Olympia Dukakis on Friday, April 8, at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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Co-Chairs Alex Miller and Chris Voelker
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 7, 2016
10th annual Paws on the Catwalk

The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosted its 10th annual Paws on the Catwalk on Thursday, April 7, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. Guests enjoyed signature cocktails and shopping before being seated a lunch, followed by a fashion show produced by Influ

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Joseph and Nancy Jacobson with Jerry and Marilyn Soble
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 6, 2016
Honor Dr. Larry Thompson & Celebrate 85 Years

More than 350 guests attended "Honor & Celebrate" on Wednesday, April 6, at Ringling College of Art and Design. During the event, Ringling College of Art and Design Board of Trustees dedicated the Academic Center in honor of Dr. Larry Thompson.

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Holly Bryant, Tommye Barie, Ashley Walker and Jennifer Cook
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 6, 2016
Goodwill Ambassadors Recognition Luncheon 2016

Goodwill Manasota hosted its annual luncheon honoring its ambassadors on Wednesday, April 6, at Michael's On East.

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The Buchanan's enjoy Easter Sunday at the White House.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 6, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 04.07.16

Donna Brace Ogilvie ,the ultimate supergirl is honored at Girls Inc. Celebration Luncheon, the Buchanan's spend Easter at The White House, Justin Mosely gets pranked at SFF Opening Night and more...

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Keith and Michelle Senglaub
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 4, 2016
Season Celebration on Stage

Asolo Rep hosted its annual Season Celebration on Stage on Monday, April 4.

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Co-Chairs Kathy and Jim Silverberg
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 3, 2016
7th annual Friendship Around the World Gala

The 7th annual Friendship Around the World Gala was hosted on Sunday, April 3, at The Friendship Center. The event benefits the programs and services of The Friendship Centers.

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Co-Chairs Beverly Bartner and Renee Hamad
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 2, 2016
Greenfield Prize Dinner and Award Presentation honoring Coco Fusco

The Greenfield Prize Dinner and Award Presentation was hosted on Saturday, April 2, at Michael's On East.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 2, 2016
Sarasota Film Festival Opening Night Party

The festival kicked off with a party at the Van Wezel.

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Co-Chairs Sally Schule, Veronica Brady and Susan Malloy Jones
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 1, 2016
2016 Celebration Luncheon 'Supergirls'

Girls Inc. hosted its 28th annual Celebration Luncheon, themed "Supergirls," on Friday, April 1, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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