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  • October 18, 2015
SPARCC's "Amazing Raise" Scavenger Hunt and Party

SPARCC's "Amazing Raise" Scavenger Hunt and Party

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

2nd Annual Art of Food Festival

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  • 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.

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

An Evening With Elizabeth Smart

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Olivia Grace Saba
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  • 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.

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  • 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

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

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

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

Artist Series kicks off its 20th Anniversary Season

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  • 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.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 8, 2015
NAACP celebrates 30th annual Freedom Awards Banquet

The Sarasota County Branch NAACP honors eight individuals.

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  • Cliff Roles
  • October 8, 2015
Goodwill Ambassador of the Year Awards Dinner

Goodwill honors ambassadorsof the year

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    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • October 5, 2015
WISH: Make-A-Wish

Make-A-Wish hosts white party at Michael's On East

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  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 3, 2015
Michael Israel benefits the Payton Wright Foundation

The Payton Wright Foundation, which benefits children with brain cancer and their families, hosted an evening with performance painter Michael Israel Oct. 3.

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Destiny Beckham and Sarah Macrae
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 19, 2015
A Taste of Downtown Food & Wine Festival

Sarasota Opera hosted its 2nd annual A Taste of Downtown Food & Wine Festival on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Sarasota Opera.

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