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Kerry Looney and Bridget Spiess
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 19, 2016
Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port Reception

More than 300 guests attended the Sarasota Exotic Car Fest "Luxury Lifestyle" Jet Port Reception on Friday, Feb. 19, at Rectrix Aerodrome.

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Co-Chairs Mary Warwick and Sandy Kier
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 17, 2016
SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls'

More than 500 guests attended SPARCCle on the Runway "Tahitian Pearls" on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. The fashion show featured vintage fashions from SPARCC's Treasure Chest.

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Kelly French and Caring Heart of the Year recipient Marcella Schuyler
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  • Amanda Morales
  • February 17, 2016
First Steps honors Caring Heart of the Year

Marcella Schuyler recognized by First Steps Sarasota.

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Fred Bloom and Larry Lerner dressed to kill and hustling chances at the Beth Sholom Sisterhood luncheon. Photo by Amanda Morales
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  • Molly Schechter
  • February 17, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 02.18.16

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Roger Pettingel has been involved with Southeastern Guide Dogs for more than 10 years. Photo by Dex Honea.
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 17, 2016
People with Purpose: Roger Pettingell

People with Purpose: Roger Pettingell

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Janet Ginn and Melliss Swenson
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 15, 2016
Ballet Showcase Luncheon

The Friends of the Ballet hosted a Showcase Luncheon on Monday, Feb. 15, at Michael's On East.

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Stress sharks were part of the decor at the 2016 Better Together Luncheon. Daymond John, co-star of Shark Tank, was the speaker at the event.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 15, 2016
Better Together 2016: Daymond John

More than 600 guests attended Gulf Coast Community Foundation's Better Together luncheon. Daymond John spoke at the event.

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Danielle Gladding and Susan Short
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 15, 2016
Girl Scouts of the Gulfcoast Gold Luncheon and Fashion Show

Girl Scouts modeled clothes from local businesses.

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George Adley, Deborah Blue, Scott Stone and Knickole Barger
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 13, 2016
The 2016 Orchid Ball — Gowns in the Garden: Experience the Growth

The 2016 Orchid Ball —Gowns in the Garden: Experience the Growth was held on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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Co-chairs Jeff and Joyce Hart
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 13, 2016
Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse Preview Party 2016

The Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse, located at 2716 Bay Shore Rd., opened to the public on Saturday, Feb. 13. Guests enjoyed a preview tour before attending the opening night party. The house will be open for tour through March 13. Proceeds benefit

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Gerry Radford, Joan Lunden and Natalie Radford
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 12, 2016
7th annual Tidewell Hospice Signature Luncheon

Tidewell Hospice hosted its 7th annual Signature Luncheon on Friday, Feb. 12, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. Joan Lunden, former host of Good Morning America, spoke at the event.

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    By
  • Jack Short
  • February 12, 2016
The Roaring Twenties

The Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota held its 2016 fundraising gala and celebrated its 20th anniversary.

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Chelsea Johnson with Ellie and Lauren Miller with Ralphie
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 11, 2016
#SRQYappyHour — Cupid's Edition

Guests and their pups attended #SRQYappyHour on Thursday, Feb. 11, at Clasico. The event, hosted by Caitlin Miller and Amanda Waag, benefits Donte's Den Foundation.

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Patra Jordan and Eduardo Anaya
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • February 10, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 02.11.16

Preston T. Scott's hat has a story, Patra Jordan's dress stands out and more in this week's Black Tie & Tales

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Claudia Moschini, Karen Brady, Caroline Such and Lorraine Cersosimo
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 9, 2016
2016 Mardi Gras Madness

Nearly 200 guests attended Catholic Charities Bethesda House 2016 Mardi Gras Madness on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Michael's On East.

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