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Co-Chairs Mary Kenealy-Barbetta, Jane Norton and Julie Delaney
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 31, 2016
2016 Catholic Charities Ball

Nearly 400 guests attended the 2016 Catholic Charities Ball on Saturday, Jan. 30, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
The Circus Arts Conservatory hosted its annual Circus Gala on Friday, Jan. 30, Under the Big Top. The event was themed 'Hats off to Dolly!' in celebration of Dolly Jacobs.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 30, 2016
The 2016 Circus Arts Gala 'Hats off to Dolly!'

More than 400 guests attended the 2016 Circus Arts Gala 'Hats off to Dolly!' on Friday, Jan. 30, Under the Big Top.

  • Black Tie
Chairwoman Kim Cornetet, featured speaker Jessica Fellowes and Junior League of Sarasota President Sarah Lodge
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 29, 2016
The Junior League of Sarasota Sustainers 14th annual Legacy Luncheon

The Junior League of Sarasota Sustainers 14th annual Legacy Luncheon featuring Jessica Fellowes was hosted on Friday, Jan. 29, at Michael's On East. More than 400 guests attended the event.

  • Black Tie
Hosts Bob and Anne Essner
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 29, 2016
Lemur Conservation Foundation 20th anniversary Cocktail Reception

More than 50 guests gathered at the iconic Paul Rudolph designed, Umbrella House, owned by Bob and Anne Essner, for the Lemur Conservation Foundation's 20th anniversary Cocktail Reception.

  • Black Tie
Karen and Peter Burk with Dawn and Mitchell Epstein
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 29, 2016
Forks & Corks Kickoff Party

Forks & Corks weekend kicks off with party at Suncoast Motorsports

  • Black Tie
Norma Koppel, Renee Fleming and Harold Ronson
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 28, 2016
'An Intimate Evening with Renee Fleming'

Van Wezel hosted 'An Evening with Renee Fleming' on Wednesday, Jan. 27, following Sarasota Orchestra's Gala and the Renee Fleming concert.

  • Black Tie
Design Chair Anne Folsom-Smith, Co-Chairs Beathe Elden, Tammie Sandoval, Jerry Elden and Zuheir and Susan Sofia
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 28, 2016
Orchestra Gala and Concert 2016

Guests attend the Orchestra Gala prior to the Renee Fleming concert

  • Black Tie
Jennifer Rust, Jennifer Steube and first timer Sydney Gruters. Photo by Cliff Roles
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  • Molly Schechter
  • January 27, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 01.28.16

Black Tie & Tales

  • Black Tie
Veena Shrestha and Nikki Sedacca with Co-Chairs Montana Taplinger, Jennifer Rust and Ashley Thomas
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 26, 2016
St. Jude Foodlosophy Friend-raiser

St. Jude Foodlosophy committee hosts 'Friend-raiser' to promote the upcoming event

  • Black Tie
Diana and Joleen Roskamp, honoree Jean Weidner Goldstein, Carol Phillips and Ida Zito
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 25, 2016
Friends of the Ballet Luncheon

Friends of the Ballet hosts a luncheon honoring Jean Weidner Goldstein on Monday, Jan. 26

  • Black Tie
Christy Crossman, Amanda Clark and Paige Ellermets
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 25, 2016
'A New Beginning' Fashion Show

Selah Freedom held its annual fashion show and luncheon on Monday, Jan. 25

  • Black Tie
Guests enjoy some photobooth fun at the Opera Gala.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 25, 2016
Your Black Tie — 01.28.15

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

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Matt and Diana Buchanan with Congressman Vern and Sandy Buchanan
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 24, 2016
Opera Gala 'An Evening on the Nile'

More than 350 guests attended the Opera Gala 'An Evening on the Nile' on Saturday, Jan. 23, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
The Booker Middle School Band performed at the Art & Soul Gala.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 23, 2016
Art & Soul Gala 2016

Booker Middle School's Art & Soul Gala was held Friday, Jan. 22, at Michael's On East

  • Black Tie
Kelly Christiansen with Poppy and Geoff Spencer
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 22, 2016
Wishes on the Water

Make-A-Wish hosts Wishes on the Water at The Ritz-Carlton Beach Club

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