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Black Tie

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  • June 12, 2015
Fashion Insider: T-shirts that talk

Shirts that say things are cool and are fun to wear when you’re hanging at home, out for a casual day with your friends and can even be worn with dressier intentions.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 10, 2015
Fashion Insider: Feelin’ Sunny

With all of the beautiful summer weather Sarasota has been enjoying, Black Tie was feeling sunny this week.

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Mitchell Epstein with Jeron Thomas, one of the Y Achievers he meets with once a week through the YMCA Mentor program.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 3, 2015
People with Purpose: Mitchell Epstein

Starting out as a husband accompanying his wife to charity events, Mitchell Epstein called himself an “observer” when it came to philanthropy. That all changed four years ago.

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  • May 28, 2015
Fashion Insider: Beach Day Essentials

Black Tie compiled a collection of must-have items for your days spent out by the beautiful Gulf waters.

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  • May 27, 2015
People with Purpose: Nikki Taylor

People with Purpose: Nikki Taylor

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  • May 20, 2015
Just Married: Tom McKean Thomas Jr. and Lauren Elizabeth Pritchard

Tom McKean Thomas Jr. and Lauren Elizabeth Pritchard were married Dec. 27, at The Founders Club.

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Ashten Weniger, Nicole Unger, Camilyn Leavitt, Kelly Crawford and Karina Anderson
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  • May 19, 2015
Fashion Insider: Camilyn Beth’s new studio and new looks

Local designer Camilyn Leavitt has taken the fashion world by storm with her classic, feminine designs since launching Camilyn Beth in 2012.

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Jessica and Pat Fisher, Laura and Scott Eicher and Jenn Noble
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • May 18, 2015
Dick Vitale Gala

Dick Vitale and The V Foundation hosted the 10th annual Dick Vitale Gala Friday, May 15, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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Scott Atkins and Heather Clark
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • May 18, 2015
From Showers to Flowers

Glasser Schoenbaum Human Services Center hosted From Showers to Flowers Friday, May 15, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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J.B. and Chairwoman Kelly Baldwin
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • May 8, 2015
Designing Daughters Fashionable Gala 'Mystery Men and Bond Girls'

Designing Daughters of Sarasota hosted its 4th annual Fashionable Gala themed 'Mystery Men and Bond Girls' on Friday, May 8, at Sarasota Classic Car Museum.

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Jamie Carter, Kate Honea and Ellen Overstreet
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • May 6, 2015
Sarasota Ballet Producers Dinner

Guests gathered at Michael's Wine Cellar for the Sarasota Ballet's Producers Dinner on Wednesday, May 6.

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Hostess Pauline Joerger and u201cretiringu201d Palm Ball event Co-Chairwoman Ariane Dart. Photo by Cliff Roles.
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  • May 6, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 5.7.15

Catch up on this week's social news with Black Tie & Tales!

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Flori Roberts
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  • May 6, 2015
People with Purpose: Flori Roberts

With a background in cosmetics, Flori Roberts, entrepreneur-turned-philanthropist, talks about changing her direction of energy from business to giving back to a community she loves.

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Co-Chairs Judi Gallagher, Beverly Bartner, Molly Schechter and Margaret Wise
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • May 3, 2015
5th annual Men Who Cook

Asolo Repertory Theatre hosted its 5th annual Men Who Cook on Sunday, May 3, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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Debbie and Co-Chair Dan Dannheisser
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • May 2, 2015
Going for the Gold 'An Unbridled Evening'

The YMCA Foundation hosted its annual Going for the Gold event themed ‘An Unbridled Evening’ on Saturday, May 2, at Dolphin Aviation.

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