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Black Tie

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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 2, 2015
Fashion Insider: Game-Day Apparel

Score a touchdown with these chic game-day options, Show your game face with this sporty selection

  • Black Tie
Shaun P. Merriman will lead the Van Wezel Foundation toward a new vision for the Sarasota Bayfront
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  • September 2, 2015
People with Purpose: Shaun P. Merriman

Once chasing adrenaline as a professional water skier at Sea World, Merriman is now looking for ways to take the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall to greater heights.

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  • August 26, 2015
Just Married: Caleb and Liz

Liz Murray and Caleb Jones tie the knot

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Bella Cucina Artful Food’s artichoke lemon pesto with dish
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  • August 26, 2015
Fashion Insider: Summer hostess gifts

Show your thanks to the hostess with these gift ideas

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  • August 12, 2015
People with Purpose: Peter Crowley

People with Purpose: Peter Crowley

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    By
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  • August 10, 2015
Sarasota Architectural Foundation holds 'Blue Velvet' cocktail party

To preview and celebrate the upcoming SarasotaMOD Weekend, the SAF hosted a "Blue Velvet"-themed party at the former home of crooner Bobby Vinton.

  • Black Tie
Trina Turk "Tahitian Floral" one-piece plunge, $140, at Everything But Water
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 15, 2015
Fashion Insider: One-piece swimsuits

One-piece swimsuits are all the rage right now. No longer are one pieces frumpy or for the young children only.

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Rosenda Calloway and Mary LeMay
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 10, 2015
Little Black Dress Fashion Show and Luncheon

Goodwill Manasota and the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida partnered together for the Little Black Dress Fashion Show and Luncheon on Friday, July 10, at Michael’s on East.

  • Black Tie
Britt Riner. Photo by Heather Merriman.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 8, 2015
People with Purpose: Britt Riner

Britt Riner opens up about her reasons behind volunteering and her passions for education, veterans and getting women involved in the community.

  • Black Tie
Co-Chairs Tia Castle and Lucy Nicandri
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 30, 2015
A Nautical Night of Giving

A Nautical Night of Giving kicks off Power Boat Grand Prix Festival

  • Black Tie
Retro Brand US Flag shirt, $38.00 at Influence Men
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 26, 2015
Fashion Insider: Fourth of July Fashion

Show your American spirit on the Fourth of July.

  • Black Tie
CANDance 2015 participants Darla O’Brien, Scott Bell, Dr. Janet Alberti-Bailey, Eric Snider, Jamie Becker, Chaz Glunk and Shannon Willits
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 24, 2015
CANDance Kickoff

Community Aids Network hosts CANDance Kickoff Party

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  • June 24, 2015
Just Married: Gabriel Schaefer and John Kovach V

Johno and Gigi were married April 11, at the Sanderling Beach Club.

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  • June 17, 2015
People with Purpose: Eileen Roemer

Eileen Roemer discusses her life serving our country and serving our community.

  • Black Tie
New Balance Sarasota carries a variety of athletic shoes from lifestyle, to tennis to running to golf.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 17, 2015
Fashion Insider: Athletic shoes

Black Tie went shopping for what’s popular now in the world of athletic shoes.

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