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Mireya Eavey and honored guest Betty Schoenbaum
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 9, 2016
The Alexis de Tocqueville Society New Year’s Brunch

The Alexis de Tocqueville Society members and guests attended its New Year’s Brunch on Saturday, Jan. 9, at The Field Club. The event benefits United Way Suncoast.

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Linda DiGabriel and Mary Lou Winnick
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 8, 2016
Asolo Rep 'All the Way' Opening Night Party

Asolo Rep hosted an Opening Night Party prior to the sold-out opening of "All the Way" on Friday, Jan. 8, at Asolo Repertory Theatre. Nearly 120 sponsors enjoyed the private dinner before the show.

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  • January 7, 2016
Thunder by the Bay 'Born to be Wild' Kickoff Party

Guests attend Thunder by the Bay 'Born to be Wild' Kickoff Party Thursday, Jan. 7

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Amy Tan stands next to the portrait Ringling student Crisit Lopez created for her.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 7, 2016
Town Hall 2016 Platinum Appreciation Dinner

Amy Tan speaks at the 2016 Platinum Appreciation Dinner

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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 6, 2016
Bags on bags on bags

Amie Swan helps you organize the inside of your bag with her new line, OTG | 247.

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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 6, 2016
Events to Attend in 2016

Ring in the New Year with these top picks.

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  • January 3, 2016
Event Under The Tent

Event under the Tent

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  • January 1, 2016
NYE@Selby

NYE@Selby

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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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  • December 27, 2015
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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Annick Burnett and Irwin Davis
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • 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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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • 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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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • 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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  • Molly Schechter
  • December 17, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

Black Tie & Tales

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