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  • November 11, 2015
Uncorked Gala

The Rotary Club uncorked at Michael's On East and honored Sarasota's veterans with a special presentation by retired Navy commander Bradley Smith

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  • Cliff Roles
  • November 11, 2015
Annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon

YMCA Foundation, Annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon

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Circus Arts Conservatory Co-Founder Dolly Jacobs and Saks Fifth Avenue Marketing Director Sally Schule under the big top Saks created for the event.
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  • Molly Schechter
  • November 11, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 11.12.15

Learn about the social happenings in Sarasota.

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  • Cliff Roles
  • November 10, 2015
New College Clambake

New College Clambake

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Grandma Pearl, "M'
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  • November 10, 2015
"Ladies In Red, What A Drag"

Ladies In Red, What A Drag

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Bridget Speiss, Father Fausto Stampiglia and Beth Cannata
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 7, 2015
'Havana Nights' Interactive Dinner

Guests are the chefs for the St. Martha Catholic School Interactive Dinner at Michael's On East.

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  • Cliff Roles
  • November 7, 2015
Flip Flops And Fashion

Flip Flops And Fashion

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  • November 6, 2015
Sarasota Orchestra Conductor Dinner Series

The Sarasota Orchestra held its first Conductor Dinner Series of the year Nov. 5, at Michael’s Wine Cellar.

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  • November 5, 2015
14th annual Lifetime Achievement Awards

The Rev. Don Roberts and Mabry Carlton were honored at the Argus Foundation’s 14th annual Lifetime Achievement awards Nov. 4.

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  • Cliff Roles
  • November 5, 2015
SCBB Donor Appreciation Luncheon

SCBB Donor Appreciation Luncheon

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  • Cliff Roles
  • November 5, 2015
Asolo Rep's "West Side Story" Starry Night Dinner

Asolo Rep's "West Side Story" Starry Night Dinner

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  • Cliff Roles
  • November 4, 2015
Lilly Pulitzer Fashion Show and Luncheon

Lilly Pulitzer Fashion Show and Luncheon

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It was a great week for sunsets, none better than this one at the Asolo Rep "Welcome Back" party. Photo Credit: Cliff Roles
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  • Molly Schechter
  • November 4, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 11.5.15

Creative philanthropy, Parisian-themed fashion show, stunning sunsets and a whole lot more ...

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The panel included POD founder and President Nancy Parrish, retired Navy Lt. Paula Coughlin, POD President Don Christensen and Charlayne Hunter-Gault.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 3, 2015
Protect Our Defenders Cocktails and Conversations

Protect Our Defenders invited members of the community for cocktails and a conversation about military sexual trauma.

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  • Cliff Roles
  • November 1, 2015
Brunch on the Bay

Brunch On The Bay

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