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Islee Oliva Salins
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 1, 2016
4th annual Wine Walk to Ca’ d’Zan

The Ringling hosted its 4th annual Wine Walk to Ca’ d’Zan on Friday, April 1. More than 450 guests attended the event, which benefits the Ca' d'Zan Preservation Fund.

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Co-Chairs Teresa Simmons and Tomeika Koski
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 31, 2016
WBTT April Fools' Fete

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe hosted its annual April Fool's Fete on Thursday, March 31, at Michael's On East.

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Honorees David and Edie Chaifetz
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 30, 2016
AJC's 2016 National Human Relations Award Dinner honoring Edie and David Chaifetz

AJC hosted its 2016 National Human Relations Award Dinner on Wednesday, March 30, at Michael's On East. Edie and David Chaifetz were honored at the event.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 30, 2016
Just Married — Summer Wallace and Grant Herren

Summer Wallace and Grant Herren were married Sunday, March 20

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Honoree Doreen and Dean Sutherland. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • March 30, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 03.31.16

Sarasota Opera's Verdi Cycle comes to an end, NeuroChallenge Foundation honors Doreen Sutherland and Kelly Lavin and more...

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Our #student volunteers are joining in on the #fun too...#AvantGarde2016 #blacktieuntied
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 30, 2016
Your Black Tie 03.31.16

#blacktieuntied: see Black Tie events through the eyes of the attendees

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Dan and Katherine Ceaser
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 26, 2016
Purim Pour-em Some Whiskey

Goldie Feldman's Academy's Fathers Being Involved group hosted GFA's first annual Purim Pour-em Some Whiskey event on Saturday, March 26, at The Francis.

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Co-Chairs Jama and Bob Roman
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 24, 2016
NeuroChallenge Foundation Gala: Cause4Hope 'Shak'n Not Stirred'

NeuroChallenge Foundation hosted its annual gala themed 'Shak'n Not Stirred' on Thursday, March 24, at Michael's On East.

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Massimo Artoni, Maria Mercedes Carrara Verdi, Maestro Victor DeRenzi, Manuela Pizzoni, Angiolo Carrara Verdi. Photo by Molly Schechter.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • March 23, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 03.24.16

Verdi comes to an end, the rain doesn't bother Sarasota Garden club and more...

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Morton's house-smoked pastrami sliders with grain mustard — Chef Fernando Cruz, Morton's
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 22, 2016
JFCS 2016 Celebrity Chefs Food & Wine Tasting

More than 25 restaurants participated in this year's JFCS Celebrity Chefs Food & Wine Tasting event on Tuesday, March 23, at Longboat Key Club and Resort. Guests who attended the event enjoyed tastings from the chefs along with wine and cocktails.

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Molly Burns and Diana Morales
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 21, 2016
On Pointe

Nearly 200 guests attended Sarasota Ballet's On Pointe event on Monday, March 21, at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

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Ken and Doreen Lilley with Jason Truluck-Williams
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 20, 2016
8th annual Sarasota Challenge DanceSport Competition

The 8th annual Sarasota Challenge DanceSport Competition was held Saturday, March 19 through Sunday, March 20, at Hyatt Regency Sarasota. The weekend long event ended on Sunday with a cocktail reception and dinner followed by the professional world class

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Suzanne Ruppert, Barb Williams and Cindy Cockburn
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 20, 2016
Wine on the Water

Guests gathered on the water at Van Wezel to enjoy the final day of the 26th annual Florida Winefest and Auction on Sunday, March 20.

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David Chaifetz, Maestro Victor DeRenzi, Roxie Jerde and Richard Russell
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 20, 2016
Verdi Grand Finale Celebration

Sarasota Opera hosted its Verdi Grand Finale Celebration on Sunday, March 20, at Sarasota Opera.

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Dr. Larry and Pat Thompson arrive in a pirate ship to An Evening at Avant Garde 'Bringing Characters to Life.'
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 19, 2016
An Evening at the Avant Garde ‘Bringing Characters to Life’

More than 400 guests gathered in costume for Ringling College of Art and Design's An Evening at the Avant Garde “Bringing Characters to Life” on Saturday, March 19, on the grounds of Ringling College.

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