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Guests enjoyed a fashion show produced by Influence Style at the 9th annual Paws on the Catwalk luncheon.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • May 1, 2015
9th annual Paws on the Catwalk

The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosted its 9th annual Paws on the Catwalk luncheon and fashion show on Friday, May 1, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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Sharon Boyes and Christen Benson
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 29, 2015
Paws on the Catwalk Sponsor Party

Sponsors gathered at Carats Fine Jewelry and Watches on Wednesday, April 29, for the 9th annual Paws on the Catwalk Sponsor Party.

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    A time to celebrate |
  • April 29, 2015
Just Married: Christopher Marsh and Diane Moore

Christopher Marsh and Diane Moore were married March 14, at First Presbyterian Church.

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Paws on the Catwalk
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  • April 29, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 4.30.15

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

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Pedro Reis, Chuck Sidlow, Dolly Jacobs Reis and Chuck Sidlow
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 28, 2015
La Cirque Appetit

More than 250 guests attended the Circus Arts Conservatory's 'La Cirque Appetit' on Tuesday, April 28, at Sailor Circus Arena.

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Paul and Carla Barbosa with Tommie and Carl Cannova
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 25, 2015
All-in For ALS Casino Night

A Life Story Foundation hosted its All-in for ALS Casino Night on Friday, April 24, at The Lake Club.

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Co-Chairs Nola and Larry Hietbrink
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 25, 2015
Fairytale Ball 'The Crystal Palace'

Children First hosted its 15th annual Celebration Gala 'Fairytale Ball - The Crystal Palace' on Saturday, April 25, at Michael's On East.

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Hope Hahn, Hollie Parks and Tina Wahlers
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 24, 2015
A Taste of New Orleans Interactive Dinner and Auction

Guests attended Lakewood Ranch YMCA's 'A Taste of New Orleans' Interactive Dinner and Auction on Friday, April 24, at Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom.

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2015 Stephen H. Goldman, M.D. Keystone Award Recipients Dr. Alissa Shulman, Laurie Shaw and Dawn Moore
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 22, 2015
Celebration of Hope Dinner

Center for Building Hope hosted its 14th annual Celebration of Hope Dinner on Wednesday, April 22, at The Francis.

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Signature Saks Rockstar faux leather cosmetic case, $28, at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 22, 2015
Fashion Insider: All White Everything

The time between Memorial Day and Labor Day is when we all love to wear white, although the urge starts a little early in Florida.

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Phil Mancini presents Beatrice Friedman with her birthday cake. Photo by Cliff Roles.
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 22, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 4.23.15

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2015 Hall of Fame Honorees David S. Howard, Jay Handelman, Carol Poteat Buchanan and Robert Kimbrough
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 21, 2015
CVA 25th Anniversary Celebration 2015 Hall of Fame Induction & Video Premiere Luncheon

Guests attended Community Video Archive's 25th Anniversary Celebration 2015 Hall of Fame Induction and Video Premiere Luncheon on Tuesday, April 21, at Michael's On East.

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Co-Chair Beth Cannata, Mike Hurney and Co-Chair Robyn Schmitt
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 18, 2015
Celebrate Freedom!

Selah Freedom hosted 'Celebrate Freedom!' an interactive evening of food and music on Saturday, April 18, at Michael's Wine Cellar.

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Carol White Bold, Larry Bold, Katie Couchot and Nelda Thompson
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 18, 2015
2015 Greenfield Prize Award Dinner

Guests attended the 2015 Greenfield Prize Award Dinner honoring Bobby Previte on Saturday, April 18, at Michael's On East.

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Edan Armistead and Adriana Buchanan
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 18, 2015
Kids' Black Tie

More than 200 guests attended UCP's first annual Kids' Black Tie event on Saturday, April 18, at Sailor Circus.

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