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Chad Abel
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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 19, 2016
Slow Fashion: Able and Willing Supply Co. offers socially conscious fashion

With his new Gulf Gate clothing store, Chad Abel hopes to promote socially conscious clothing.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 17, 2016
WISH

Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida hosts white party at Michael's On East.

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Stylist Katie McCaskill gives stylist Tyla Goings a "French Kiss" blowout, which is characterized by a great deal of bounce and "fun curls." Photo by Niki Kottmann.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 14, 2016
New business ready to blow beauty-lovers away

Blow La La pampers clients with a new way to get ready for a night on the town.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 10, 2016
A Taste of Downtown Food & Wine Festival

The third annual event was held at Sarasota Opera House

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 7, 2016
WCR Sarasota Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon

Women’s Council of Realtors Sarasota chapter hosts its 23rd annual luncheon and fashion show at Hyatt Regency Sarasota

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Lena Schlabach and daughters/co-workers Sydni and Felicia Schlabach take a break during their August visit to Sarasota to do a photoshoot on the beach. Photo courtesy of Katelyn Prisco Photography.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 31, 2016
Farmhouse fashion meets beachside boho in Burns Court

Former Amish woman looks to her roots to start handmade clothing line.

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Ann Hartka displays her Bernice "Bunny" Skirboll Award for Outstanding Board Member, which she received in March but was named the award recipient of at a gala on November 7, 2015 in Buffalo, New York. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 24, 2016
People with Purpose: Ann Hartka

The Compeer Sarasota founder uses friendship to fight mental-illness stigma.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 16, 2016
AJC August Lunch and Learn

AJC West Coast Florida hosted the August installment of its Summer Lunch and Learn Series

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 4, 2016
Glenmorangie Dinner

Michael's Wine Cellar hosts its first five-course whisky dinner

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 22, 2016
Little Black Dress with Pop! Fashion Show and Luncheon

Goodwill Manasota and the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida present the second annual Little Black Dress with Pop! Fashion Show and Luncheon

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 19, 2016
AJC July Lunch and Learn

AJC West Coast Florida hosted the July installment of its Summer Lunch and Learn Series

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Lori Hagey, Shauna Malgieri, Barbara Curic, Lindsey Young, Sammi Calabrese and Sarah Wertheimer at last year's Sarasota Opera "Taste of Downtown" event.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 15, 2016
Social Calendar - September

Check out the events to attend in September

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 10, 2016
Samantha's Friends: "Twilight Saga"

Samantha’s Friends presents “Twilight Saga” charity brunch

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 9, 2016
The Junior League of Sarasota July Meet & Greet

The Junior League of Sarasota hosts recruitment event on Saturday, July 9

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Nearly 40 guests gathered at a banquet table to enjoy a three-course gourmet brunch.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 11, 2016
'Sea to Shore' Bestie Brunch

Hitched and Honey hosts 'Sea to Shore' Bestie Brunch at Mote Marine on Saturday, June 11.

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