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Chessi Phillips models iConcept artist Lisa Berger’s ‘Good to the Last Drop (of her head)’ at Art Center Sarasota’s iConcept7 Jan. 22.
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  • December 31, 2015
Best of Black Tie 2015

As the 2015 social calendar comes to a close, Black Tie reviews the year in pictures

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Top Story — July: Just Married: Brent Greeno and Ryan Inskeep

Brent Lee Greeno and Ryan Robert Inskeep were married June 11, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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  • December 21, 2015
Perlman Winter Residency Opening Reception

USF Sarasota-Manatee hosted the Opening Reception of the Perlman Winter Residency on Monday, Dec. 21. Guests enjoyed drinks and hors d'oeuvres before enjoying a private orchestra rehearsal.

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  • Cliff Roles
  • December 20, 2015
Debutante Ball 2015

Debutante Ball 2015

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Sam Brown, Paul Bowman and Ron Morris
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  • December 18, 2015
Y-Achievers Scholarship Partners Holiday Luncheon

The YMCA Foundation of Sarasota hosted its annual Y-Achievers Scholarship Partners Holiday Luncheon on Friday, Dec. 18, at The Francis.

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Jennifer and Rob Rominiecki
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  • December 17, 2015
'Lights in Bloom' Preview Party

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens hosted a preview party for the 'Lights in Bloom' display in the gardens on Thursday, Dec. 17.

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Marlee Matlin and, via FaceTime, Camryn Manheim
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  • December 17, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

Black Tie & Tales

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Genie and Les Aberson with Renee Hymson
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  • December 15, 2015
Sarasota Opera Co-Producers Dinner

Sarasota Opera hosted its Co-Producers Dinner on stage at the Sarasota Opera on Tuesday, Dec. 15.

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Scott Anderson, Sara Wertheimer, Ariene Green and Gila Meriwether
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  • December 15, 2015
Embracing Our Differences Annual Luncheon

Embracing Our Differences hosts annual luncheon at Michael's On East

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  • Cliff Roles
  • December 14, 2015
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet Holiday Luncheon

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet met on Monday, December 14 at Michael's On East for their Holiday Luncheon

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  • Cliff Roles
  • December 13, 2015
10th Annual JFCS Gala: 'Reflections'

10th Annual JFCS Gala, "Reflections"

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  • Cliff Roles
  • December 12, 2015
Christmas in Candyland

Christmas in Candyland

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  • December 11, 2015
Men, Whiskey and Watches

Men, Whiskey and Watches

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Herb BoothThe chairpersons of the JFCS Galas from 2006 to 2015: From left, front row: Lisa Seidensticker, Judy Cahn, Marie Monsky, Jill Levine, Molly Schechter, Sally Yanowitz. Back row: Steve Miles, Kathy Killion, Steve Seidensticker, Barbara Lupoff, G
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  • December 10, 2015
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  • December 7, 2015
Starry Night Dinner "Living On Love"

Starry Night Dinner "Living On Love"

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