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  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 13, 2016
Aging in Paradise ‘Cinema Paradiso’ Gala

The Aging in Paradise Resource Center hosted ‘Cinema Paradiso’ gala on Sunday, March 13, at Sarasota Bay Club.

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Terri Vitale and Ariane Dart
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 12, 2016
Banyan Bash 2016

The Out-of-Door Academy hosted its annual Banyan Bash on Saturday, March 12.

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Sal Diaz-Verson, Anne Weintraub, Karen Witte and Mark Richmond
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 12, 2016
Temple Sinai 25th Anniversary Gala

Temple Sinai celebrated its 25th anniversary with a gala on Saturday, March 12, at Michael's On East.

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The 2016 SPARCCle Gala was themed “Masquerade.”
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 12, 2016
SPARCCle Gala 'Masquerade'

More than 150 guests attended SPARCCle Gala “Masquerade” on Saturday, March 12, at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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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.

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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

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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...

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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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