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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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  • February 2, 2016
Iconcept 2016

Art Center Sarasota's 8th annual Iconcept to be held Sunday, Feb. 21, at Saks Fifth Avenue, UTC

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Nancy Gold and Bruce Lehman
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  • February 1, 2016
La Musica 30th Birthday Celebration

La Musica hosted at 30th Birthday Celebration on Monday, Feb. 1, at Mattison's Forty-One.

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The 2015 Orchid Ball was themed "A Ruby Affair: A Night of a Thousand Blooms"
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  • February 1, 2016
Social Calendar: February 2016

Black Tie Social Calendar: February 2016

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Terri and Michael Klauber
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  • January 31, 2016
9th annual Forks & Corks Grand Tasting

The Sarasota-Manatee Originals hosted the 9th annual Forks & Corks Grand Tasting on Sunday, Jan. 31, at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

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Co-Chairs Mary Kenealy-Barbetta, Jane Norton and Julie Delaney
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  • January 31, 2016
2016 Catholic Charities Ball

Nearly 400 guests attended the 2016 Catholic Charities Ball on Saturday, Jan. 30, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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The Circus Arts Conservatory hosted its annual Circus Gala on Friday, Jan. 30, Under the Big Top. The event was themed 'Hats off to Dolly!' in celebration of Dolly Jacobs.
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  • January 30, 2016
The 2016 Circus Arts Gala 'Hats off to Dolly!'

More than 400 guests attended the 2016 Circus Arts Gala 'Hats off to Dolly!' on Friday, Jan. 30, Under the Big Top.

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Chairwoman Kim Cornetet, featured speaker Jessica Fellowes and Junior League of Sarasota President Sarah Lodge
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  • January 29, 2016
The Junior League of Sarasota Sustainers 14th annual Legacy Luncheon

The Junior League of Sarasota Sustainers 14th annual Legacy Luncheon featuring Jessica Fellowes was hosted on Friday, Jan. 29, at Michael's On East. More than 400 guests attended the event.

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Hosts Bob and Anne Essner
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 29, 2016
Lemur Conservation Foundation 20th anniversary Cocktail Reception

More than 50 guests gathered at the iconic Paul Rudolph designed, Umbrella House, owned by Bob and Anne Essner, for the Lemur Conservation Foundation's 20th anniversary Cocktail Reception.

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Karen and Peter Burk with Dawn and Mitchell Epstein
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 29, 2016
Forks & Corks Kickoff Party

Forks & Corks weekend kicks off with party at Suncoast Motorsports

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Norma Koppel, Renee Fleming and Harold Ronson
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  • 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.

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Design Chair Anne Folsom-Smith, Co-Chairs Beathe Elden, Tammie Sandoval, Jerry Elden and Zuheir and Susan Sofia
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  • January 28, 2016
Orchestra Gala and Concert 2016

Guests attend the Orchestra Gala prior to the Renee Fleming concert

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Jennifer Rust, Jennifer Steube and first timer Sydney Gruters. Photo by Cliff Roles
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  • January 27, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 01.28.16

Black Tie & Tales

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Veena Shrestha and Nikki Sedacca with Co-Chairs Montana Taplinger, Jennifer Rust and Ashley Thomas
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  • January 26, 2016
St. Jude Foodlosophy Friend-raiser

St. Jude Foodlosophy committee hosts 'Friend-raiser' to promote the upcoming event

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Diana and Joleen Roskamp, honoree Jean Weidner Goldstein, Carol Phillips and Ida Zito
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  • January 25, 2016
Friends of the Ballet Luncheon

Friends of the Ballet hosts a luncheon honoring Jean Weidner Goldstein on Monday, Jan. 26

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Christy Crossman, Amanda Clark and Paige Ellermets
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 25, 2016
'A New Beginning' Fashion Show

Selah Freedom held its annual fashion show and luncheon on Monday, Jan. 25

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