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Liz Reuth and Denise West at the Lilly Luncheon in 2014.
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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • October 22, 2015
Black Tie Social Calendar: November 2015

Black Tie Social Calendar: November 2015

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Lynette Mancuso competes in the 2014 CANDance competition.
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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • October 22, 2015
Black Tie Social Calendar: October 2015

Check out the social events to attend in October.

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Sweet treats at KTTC.
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  • Molly Schechter
  • October 21, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 10.22.15

Key to the Cure opens up the season; SPARCC sets the stage high with scavenger hunt; other fun facts and "overheard's" from the social scene this week.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • October 20, 2015
The Friendship Center's "People Helping People" Awards Breakfast

The Friendship Center, "People Helping People" Awards Breakfast

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • October 18, 2015
SPARCC's "Amazing Raise" Scavenger Hunt and Party

SPARCC's "Amazing Raise" Scavenger Hunt and Party

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • October 18, 2015
2nd annual Art of Food Festival

2nd Annual Art of Food Festival

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • October 16, 2015
Key To The Cure 2015

Key To The Cure 2015

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Commissioner Shelli Eddie, Sarasota Police Department Deputy Chief Pat Robinson, SPARCC President and CEO Jessica Hays and Aaron Bellamy, male engagement coordinator for SPARCC.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 16, 2015
SPARCC honors community leaders with courage

SPARCC hosts 3rd annual Men of Courage breakfast at The Field Club.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • October 14, 2015
An Evening With Elizabeth Smart

An Evening With Elizabeth Smart

  • Black Tie
Olivia Grace Saba
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  • Molly Schechter
  • October 14, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 10.15.15

Snippets of what you might have missed this summer and look at the Black Tie season ahead.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 14, 2015
People with Purpose: Charlie Ann Syprett

After leaving a career in law to help families affected by cancer, Syprett says helping others find joy is her biggest passion

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • October 12, 2015
Meet Me At The Barre

Friends of The Sarasota Ballet gather for "Meet Me At The Barre."

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • October 11, 2015
Artist Series kicks off its 20th Anniversary Season

Artist Series kicks off its 20th Anniversary Season

  • Black Tie
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  • Cliff Roles
  • October 11, 2015
Top Dog 2015

Top Dog 2015 was held on Saturday, Oct 10, at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium. Proceeds benefit Donte's Den.

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Recipient for the Go Forth and Prosper award Edward James III and event chair Cynthia Howard.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 8, 2015
NAACP celebrates 30th annual Freedom Awards Banquet

The Sarasota County Branch NAACP honors eight individuals.

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