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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.
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  • July 15, 2016
Social Calendar - September

Check out the events to attend in September

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

Samantha’s Friends presents “Twilight Saga” charity brunch

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  • 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.
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  • 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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Salon Co-Chair Joan Campo, Salon Series sponsor Judith Schwartzbaum, Salon Co-Chair Chris Sancin and Board President Ida Zito
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  • May 26, 2016
Designing Women entertain Salon Series speaker

Photographer, author Mary Lou Johnson featured in Salon Series.

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Rebecca Blitz and Leslie Cornell Anders
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • May 20, 2016
Fashion Fusion — Trends on the Terrace

Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida hosted its first annual Fashion Fusion — Trends on the Terrace on Friday, May 20, at The Ritz-Carlton Beach Club. The 60 guests enjoyed a fashion show produced by The Met along with a luncheon on the terrace overlo

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Gary Sweetman walks in the Parade of Chefs.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • May 15, 2016
Men Who Cook & Brew

Asolo Rep hosted its annual Men Who Cook & Brew on Sunday, May 15, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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  • May 15, 2016
The Modern Show highlights modernism in Sarasota

The Center for Architecture Sarasota's inaugural fundraiser focused on midcentury furniture, architecture and décor.

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Dick Vitale and the honorees
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 13, 2016
11th Annual Dick Vitale Gala

The event benefited the V Foundation for Cancer Research.

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Co-Chairs Dan Dannheisser, Mike Hagan, Merrill Bonder and Mitchell Epstein
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • May 7, 2016
Going for the Gold

An Unbridled Evening for the Kids — Celebrating 25 Years of 'Going for the Gold'

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Dave Barcomb, Robert Sellberg and Richard Kelly
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • May 7, 2016
Jack Dusty Derby Party

Jack Dusty hosted a Derby Party for the 142nd Run for the Roses on Saturday, May 7. Guests enjoyed mint juleps and a bourbon tasting during the event.

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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • May 5, 2016
Modern Pentathlon Opening Ceremonies 2016

The 2016 Modern Pentathlon Opening Ceremonies were hosted at the John and Mable Ringling Museum on Thursday, May 5. The event featured the Players Flash Tappers, Manatee High School Choir and Band, the "Parade of Athletes" and welcoming remarks by Interna

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Event Chairwoman Ariane Dart and Forty Carrots Executive Director Michelle Kapreilian
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 30, 2016
Firefly Gala 2016

The Dart Foundation presents the 6th annual Firefly Gala

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Mike Snyder, Dan Snyder, Ron Milton and Bill Chapman
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 28, 2016
SMHF 15th Anniversary Celebration Golf Tournament Sponsor Party

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation hosted a Sponsor Party on Thursday, April 28 for its 15th Anniversary Celebration Golf Tournament. The exclusive sponsor reception was hosted at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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The first annual Garden to Plate Wine Dinner was hosted at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens on Thursday, April 28.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 28, 2016
Garden to Plate Wine Dinner at Selby

More than 100 guests attended Garden to Plate Wine Dinner at Selby Gardens on Thursday, April 28. Nora and Billy Johnson along with Jenny and Ken Pendery hosted the first annual dinner.

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