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Guests enjoy some photobooth fun at the Opera Gala.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 25, 2016
Your Black Tie — 01.28.15

#blacktieuntied: see Black Tie events through the eyes of the attendees

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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.

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The Booker Middle School Band performed at the Art & Soul Gala.
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  • 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

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Kelly Christiansen with Poppy and Geoff Spencer
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 22, 2016
Wishes on the Water

Make-A-Wish hosts Wishes on the Water at The Ritz-Carlton Beach Club

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Honorees Clare Segall, Hillary Steele and Felice Schulaner
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  • 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

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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...

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

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

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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'

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Co-Chair Deb Kabinoff, Alex Quarles and Co-Chair Charlie Ann Syprett
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 15, 2016
4th annual Women & Medicine Luncheon

More than 320 guests attended Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation's 4th annual Women & Medicine luncheon on Friday, Jan. 15, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Follow Black Tie on Instagram: @blacktie_untied
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 14, 2016
Your Black Tie: We Want Your Instagram Photos

Hashtag your event images on Instagram with Black Tie

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Britney Guertin, Marketing Coodinator of Shore, said that nearly half of the guests dining at Shore last night were there for the Designing Daughters.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 13, 2016
Designing Daughters takes over Sarasota

Dining for a Difference draws more than 1,500 out to dinner on Tuesday, Jan. 12

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Mireya Eavey and honored guest Betty Schoenbaum
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • 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.
    By
  • 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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