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Danielle Gladding and Susan Short
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  • 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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  • 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
    By
  • 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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Edie Chaifetz, Bunny Skirboll and Brenda Johnston
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 8, 2016
7th annual Reason to Hope Luncheon

Alzheimer's Association Florida Gulf Coast hosted its 7th annual Reason to Hope luncheon on Monday, Feb. 8, at Michael's On East.

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The Palm Ball, Connect. Reflect. Protect., was hosted on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Bay Preserve.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 6, 2016
Palm Ball 2016

The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast hosted its annual Palm Ball on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Bay Preserve.

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Stanley and Lisa Eding
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 5, 2016
Mardi Gras Gala 2016

Goodwill Manasota hosts its annual Mardi Gras Gala

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Drs. Jacqueline and Tom Kelly with Julie and Phil Delaney
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 5, 2016
St. Jude Catholic Church 10th annual Gala

St. Jude Catholic Church hosted its 10th annual Gala on Friday, Feb. 5, at Michael's On East.

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Chairwoman Kimberley Carreiro and Joanne Forch
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 5, 2016
Tea for the Sea

Mote Marine Laboratory's Women's Giving Circle hosted 'Tea for the Sea' on Friday, Feb. 5, at The Longboat Key Club, Harbourside Dining Room.

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Eileen Berke and Jane Flaherty
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 3, 2016
Fashion Forward 2016

The University Park Women's Club hosted its annual 'Fashion Forward' Luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Michael's On East.

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Mary Bensel and Renée Fleming at the Van Wezel Foundation “After Party” in the Founders’ Room. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • February 3, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 02.04.16

Renee Fleming wants to come back to Sarasota, Jean Weidner Goldstein is honored at Friends of the Ballet Luncheon, tidbits and more...

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