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Co-Chairs Jama and Bob Roman
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  • 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.
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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.'
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  • 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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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 19, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Disco Ball

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund hosted the Disco Ball gala March 19.

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Roger and Kaley Miller with Leah and Jason Gilbert
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 19, 2016
Florida Winefest and Auction Grand Tasting Brunch and Auction

Florida Winefest and Auction hosted its Grand Tasting Brunch and Auction on Saturday, March 19, at the Van Wezel Bayfront. Guests sampled wines from more than 50 wineries and enjoyed appetizer portions of signature dishes from local restaurants during bru

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  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 19, 2016
Mote Party on the Pass

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium held its annual 'Party on The Pass' Friday, March 18.

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Guests enjoyed a multiple course dinner with wine pairings at Florida Winefest and Auction's 'Banquet on the Block' on Friday, March 18.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 18, 2016
Banquet on the Block

The 26th annual Florida Winefest and Auction's “Banquet on the Block” event was hosted on Friday, March 18, on Lemon Avenue.

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Janae Bell, Kecia Dorsey and Nancee Jackson
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 18, 2016
26th annual Florida Winefest and Auction Bayfront Showcase Lunch

More than 300 guests gathered at the Van Wezel Bayfront on Friday, March 18, for the 26th annual Florida Winefest and Auction Bayfront Showcase Lunch.

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Honoree Dr. Joshua Green with his wife Julie
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 17, 2016
Jewish National Fund Sarasota Guardian of Israel Award Dinner

The Jewish National Fund hosted its Sarasota Guardian of Israel Award Dinner on Thursday, March 17, at Michael's On East.

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Susan Benjamin and Sharon Steinwachs
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 16, 2016
Longboat Key Education Center 30th Anniversary Celebration

The Longboat Key Education Center hosted its 30th Anniversary Celebration on Wednesday, March 16, at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.

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