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Marguerite Barnett and Bob the boa dance around the ballroom.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 12, 2016
Polo Grill and Bar hosts 'A Night in Morocco'

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA's Interactive Dinner boasted a Moroccan theme this year.

  • Black Tie
Honorary Chairwoman Audrey Coleman
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 11, 2016
Pique Nique Sur la Baie 2016

New College of Florida hosted its 33rd annual Pique Nique Sur la Baie on Friday, March 11, at New College of Florida Bayfront

  • Black Tie
Margaret Barbieri and Iain Webb with Chairwoman Sydney Goldstein
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 11, 2016
Sarasota Ballet Anniversary Dinner

Sarasota Ballet hosted a private 25th Anniversary Dinner on Friday, March 11, at Michael's Wine Cellar.

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Hosts David and Pamela Steves and Renee Hamad with guest artist Guy Braunstein
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 10, 2016
Conductor Dinner Series with Guy Braunstein

Guests attended Sarasota Orchestra's Conductor Dinner Series featuring Anu Tali with special guest Guy Braunstein on Thursday, March 10, at The Field Club.

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Honoree Keith Monda with Bill Sadlo
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 10, 2016
Glitz at The Ritz-Carlton: Honoring Keith and Linda Monda

The Salvation Army hosted its annual Glitz at the Ritz Luncheon, honoring Keith and Linda Monda on Thursday, March 10, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. Gordie White and Wendy Rose co-chaired the event.

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Michael Chokr of the Diamond Vaulting presenting 25th anniversary sterling silver necklaces to the Sarasota Ballet. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • March 9, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 03.10.16

Sarasota ballet dancers get a priceless gift, Celebration Luncheon tickets are on sale, Drayton and Kara Saunders welcome a baby girl and more...

  • Black Tie
Hillary Steele is the board chair of the Sarasota Ballet.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 9, 2016
People With Purpose: Hillary Steele

The chairwoman of the Sarasota Ballet board of directors takes pride in growing the organization.

  • Black Tie
Caitlin Bardenhagen, featured speaker Gayle Tzemach Lemmon and Bethany Beachy
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 7, 2016
Renaissance 2016 ft. Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

Gayle Tzemach Lemmon spoke at Women's Resource Center of Sarasota County's annual Renaissance Luncheon on Monday, March 7, at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Kenn Christopher, Marc Koeck and Lynn Nakazawa
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 5, 2016
Asolo Rep’s ‘Cabaret at the Tropicana’ After Party

Guests attended the Asolo Rep Gala After Party on Saturday, March 5, at Louies Modern.

  • Black Tie
Chairwoman Angelique Chromy with Petunia
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 5, 2016
Cat Depot ‘Love Me Do’ Gala

More than 250 guests attended Cat Depot's “Love Me Do” Gala on Saturday, March 5, at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Co-Chairs Susan Malloy Jones, Jennifer Rust and Caroline Ellerson (not pictured, Ann Charters)
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 5, 2016
Asolo Rep Theatre's Annual Gala 2016: Cabaret at the Tropicana

Asolo Repertory Theatre hosted its annual gala themed “Cabaret at the Tropicana” on Saturday, March 5, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. More than 500 guests attended the event.

  • Black Tie
Michael and Erin Henshaw
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 4, 2016
40th Anniversary HospitaBull Gala

More than 350 guests attended USF Sarasota-Manatee's 40th Anniversary HospitaBull Gala on Friday, March 4, at Polo Grill's Fete Ballroom.

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More than 500 guests attended Planned Parenthood's 50th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, March 3, at Powel Crosley Estate.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 4, 2016
Planned Parenthood 50th Anniversary Gala

More than 500 guests gathered at Powel Crosley Estate for Planned Parenthood's 50th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, March 3. Cecile Richards, Planned Parenthood Federation of America President, spoke at the event.

  • Black Tie
Asolo Rep's 2015 Season Celebration on Stage
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 2, 2016
Social Calendar — April 2016

Check out the events to attend in April

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@christina.sadler Herve all day. #OrchidBall
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 2, 2016
Your Black Tie — 03.03.16

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

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