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Honoree Keith Monda with Bill Sadlo
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  • 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...

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Hillary Steele is the board chair of the Sarasota Ballet.
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  • 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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  • 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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Cheryl Loeffler, Kristin Chenoweth and Samantha Brenner. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 2, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 03.03.16

Kristin Chenoweth runs the Ringling Bridge, Amie Swan introduces new venture and Beyonce's dress can be yours in this week's Black Tie & Tales

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 2, 2016
Fashion Insider — 1st Street Bridal Stroll

Local wedding planner Nicole Kaney, of NK Productions, hosted a bridal stroll on First Street Thursday, Feb. 18, collaborating with First Street shops, as well as other local brands for a showcase of all things bridal.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • March 2, 2016
The 15th Annual Van Wezel Foundation Gala

The 15th Annual Van Wezel Foundation Gala

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Gail Berenson, Judy Bloch and Sandra Hanan
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 1, 2016
Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Luncheon

Guests attended the Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Luncheon on Tuesday, March 1, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. The event benefits the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.

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