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In 2003 Linda Slavin co-founded Cat Depot, and she always has full support from her husband, Ken, and of course, Noel.
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  • Janet Combs
  • March 10, 2024
Feline fine at the 20th Anniversary Gala for Cat Depot

The nonprofit celebrated by spotlighting several of its residents looking for their fur-ever homes.

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Easterseals VP of Philanthropy Jill Gass with Michael and Terri Klauber and Easterseals President and CEO Tom Waters
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  • March 7, 2024
Students and adults shine at Easterseals annual luncheon

More than 350 people came to support the nonprofit at its annual Abilities Shining luncheon March 6.

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SCD dancer Zoe Austin's baby boy is due on May 20, and studio coordinator/Co-director Melissa Rummel's baby girl is due on April 19.
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  • March 6, 2024
Sarasota Contemporary Dance holds its own Dancing with the Stars

Dancers competed with fierce moves — and even fiercer fundraising.

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FST Marketing Director Robert Whyte, Development Associate Helena Rankin, Acting Apprentice Lorelei Frank, and Children's Theatre Associate Kacy Jones
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  • March 6, 2024
Florida Studio Theatre celebrates 50 years with an anniversary Shindig

The theater feted guests to its golden anniversary party with cocktails, dinner and, of course, a show.

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Jarrish Jones, Travis McDowell, Geoffrey Gilot, and Isaiah Smith from Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties greet guests.
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  • Janet Combs
  • March 5, 2024
Boys & Girls Clubs celebrate Youth of the Year with Steak and Burger cookout

The annual event brings together supporters and attendees of the area's Boys & Girls Clubs.

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Mickey Davis and Tomeka Koski
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  • March 3, 2024
Banyan Ball Extravaganza marks ODA's 100th anniversary

The gala kicked off a year's worth of celebrations planned for The Out-of-Door Academy's centennial.

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Actress, author, memory expert, and health advocate Marilu Henner is the keynote speaker
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  • Janet Combs
  • March 3, 2024
Tidewell Foundation holds luncheon with laughter, tears and Marilu Henner

The 15th annual Signature Luncheon provided moments of grief, hope and inspiration.

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Speaker Elizabeth Smart and Chair Ollie Johnson
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 1, 2024
Junior League of Sarasota welcomes Elizabeth Smart to Legacy Luncheon

The abduction survivor's message of hope and overcoming obstacles inspired the nearly 400 guests in attendance.

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Senior Friendship Centers staff welcomed 150 guests to their Blooming Friendships Gala on Feb. 29 and include Amanda Olsen, Declan Sheehy, Jodel Velarde, Julie Ann Barowski and Kathy Pappas
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  • Janet Combs
  • March 1, 2024
Friendships bloom at the Senior Friendship Centers leap-year gala

The nonprofit honored Project Pride's Jason Champion as its Friend of the Year.

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Outgoing President Bruce Udell with incoming President Deb Kabinoff
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2024
Jewish Federation’s 65th anniversary bridges past and future

The celebration also premiered The Ora, the organization’s new event space.

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Co-Chair Kim Becker, Event Chair Marjan Zaun and Circus Arts student Rikki Hettig-Rolfe Meaux
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2024
Party Under the Stars takes celebration under the big top

Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation's annual event adopts a circus theme at Sailor Circus Arena.

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Chloe Niebuhr, Maggie Graham, Executive Director Sarah Wertheimer, and Learning and Engagement Director Ben Jewell-Plocher
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  • Janet Combs
  • February 26, 2024
Embracing Our Differences spotlights this year's installation at annual luncheon

The large-scale art installation in Bayfront Park features artists and students from around the world.

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Asolo's Managing Director Ross Egan, with Producing Artistic Director Peter Rothstein
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  • February 25, 2024
Asolo Repertory Theatre celebrates 65th anniversary with gala

The packed dinner and party at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota had a "We Got Rhythm" theme.

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From Cirque Vertigo are the Tin Man Aydar Rakhmatullin, Cowardly Lion Roma, Cooking for Wishes Co-Chair Terri Klauber with Luna staring as Toto, emcee Michael Kaluber, and performers Braden Baker, Faith Marie, Ainsley McLaughlin, Steffi Goldstone, Lincoln Rhoades and Farrah Moreno
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  • Janet Combs
  • February 25, 2024
Cooking for Wishes follows the yellow brick road

Guests at Make-A-Wish's annual dinner had fun cooking a dinner with a "Wizard of Oz" theme.

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Lorraine Cersosimo, Shannon Pokorski and Karen Brady
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  • Janet Combs
  • February 20, 2024
Catholic Charities celebrates 40 years of serving all at its annual ball

Hundreds gathered for the event held Feb. 17 at Micheal's On East that benefits the Diocese of Venice's work in the community.

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