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Renee Phinney, Fran LaCivita and Terri Klauber
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  • February 25, 2016
6th Annual Cooking for Wishes

Attendees helped cook meals for their tables.

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Asolo Rep Gala 2015
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  • February 24, 2016
Social Calendar March 2016

Check out the events to attend in March

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  • February 24, 2016
Just Married — Allison Nace and JC Cornell

Allison Nace and JC Cornell were married on Nov. 21.

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Birthday boy Cliff Roles with hostesses Margaret Wise (left) and Mollie Nelson. Courtesy of Cliff Roles
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  • February 24, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 02.25.16

Cliff Roles celebrates his birthday, Ali Miller goes to NYFW, Sarasota is still in awe of Orchid Ball and more...

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  • February 23, 2016
An Enchanted Luncheon

Nearly 200 guests attended Historic Spanish Point's 'An Enchanted Luncheon' on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at Michael's On East.

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Sandi Stuart-Murray, Mike Murray and Graci McGillicuddy
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  • February 22, 2016
Florida Studio Theatre Gala '60s Shindig'

Nearly 200 guests attended Florida Studio Theatre's '60s Shindig' Gala on Monday, Feb. 22.

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Co-Chairs Barbara Banks and Terry McKee
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  • February 22, 2016
8th annual iConcept

Art Center Sarasota hosts its 8th annual iConcept on Sunday, Feb. 21, at Saks Fifth Avenue/Mall at UTC.

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Co-Chairs Drs. Hardy and Allison Schwartz and Rona Wald and Eric Nashbar
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  • February 20, 2016
Unconditional Love Gala 2016

Animal Rescue Coalition hosted its annual Unconditional Love Gala on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Michael's On East. More than 250 guests attended the event.

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Kerry Looney and Bridget Spiess
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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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