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Black Tie

Karen and Peter Burk with Dawn and Mitchell Epstein
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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

  • Black Tie
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

  • Black Tie
Honorees Clare Segall, Hillary Steele and Felice Schulaner
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 20, 2016
2016 Women in Power Luncheon

Clare Segall, Hillary Steele and Felice Schulaner were honored at the 2016 Women in Power Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Packing ‘em in at the fourth annual Women & Medicine Luncheon.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 20, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 01.21.16

Bradenton Opera Guild hosts Winter Gala, a flash mob hits 'Event Under the Tend,' Lea Mei says yes to the dress and more in this week's Black Tie & Tales...

  • Black Tie
Karlenn Peluso launched American Fox in 2010
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 20, 2016
Fashion Insider — American Fox

Local fashion muse Karlenn Peluso talks vintage clothing and her brand American Fox.

  • Black Tie
Asolo Repertory Theatre hosted an opening night party for 'Living on Love' on Friday, Jan. 15.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 15, 2016
'Living on Love' Opening Night Party

Asolo Rep hosts opening night party for 'Living on Love'

  • Black Tie
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