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Melba Moore with Nate Jacobs and the WBTT singers Second row: Christopher Eisenberg, Marta McKinnon, Leon S. Pitts II, Derric Gobourne Jr. and Sheldon Roden. Third row: Ariel Blue, Mandi Jo John, MaRah Williams. (Photo Credit: Dan Daly)
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Melba Moore performs with West Coast Black Theatre Troupe, Equality Florida parties on the roof of The Francis and more ...

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Brunettes are back and onmessage. (Photo Credit: Cliff Roles)
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  • November 25, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 11.25.15

This social column includes notable happenings seen at Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida's "High Tide at High Noon" Luncheon, Florida Poodle Rescue's "Putting on the Poodle" luncheon and AJC's Civic Achievement Award Dinner.

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'Champions For Children'

Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club, Benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County

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  • November 22, 2015
Equality Florida Suncoast Celebration

Equality Florida Suncoast Celebration

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  • November 21, 2015
Down The Rabbit Hole at Historic Spanish Point

Down The Rabbit Hole at Historic Spanish Point

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Puttin' On The Poodle

Putting' On The Poodle

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Dolly Jacobs and her partner, Raffi, in a recent performance. (Courtesy Photo)
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  • November 18, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 11.19.15

Black Tie & Tales 11.19.15

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  • November 18, 2015
Keeping The Dream Alive

Keeping The Dream Alive

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Civic Achievement Award Dinner honoring Veronica Brady

Civic Achievement Award Dinner honoring Veronica Brady

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  • November 17, 2015
The Wit and Wisdom of Aging Luncheon

The Wit and Wisdom of Aging Luncheon

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  • November 16, 2015
High Tide at High Noon

High Tide at High Noon

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  • November 15, 2015
Magnificent Seven: Season Opener Brunch

Sarasota Youth Orchestra hosted its Magnificent Seven: Season Opener Brunch Sunday, Nov. 15, at Michael's On East.

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Anne Virag, Bettey Schoenbaum and Brian Lipton
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  • November 15, 2015
‘The Silver Soiree … A Quarter Century of Caring’

The Glasser Schoenbaum Human Services Center celebrates its 25th anniversary.

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  • November 14, 2015
The Artful Lobster

The Artful Lobster

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  • November 14, 2015
Wine, Women and Shoes Luncheon

Wine, Women and Shoes Luncheon

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