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

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Brent Lee Greeno and Ryan Robert Inskeep were married June 11, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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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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Debutante Ball 2015

Debutante Ball 2015

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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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'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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Black Tie & Tales

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Sarasota Opera Co-Producers Dinner

Sarasota Opera hosted its Co-Producers Dinner on stage at the Sarasota Opera on Tuesday, Dec. 15.

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Embracing Our Differences Annual Luncheon

Embracing Our Differences hosts annual luncheon at Michael's On East

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Friends of the Sarasota Ballet Holiday Luncheon

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet met on Monday, December 14 at Michael's On East for their Holiday Luncheon

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