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Joseph and Nancy Jacobson with Jerry and Marilyn Soble
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  • 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.
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  • 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
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  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    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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Islee Oliva Salins
    By
  • 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
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  • 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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