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2015 AJC Human Relations Award honorees Jean Weidner and Alfred Goldstein. Photo by Heather Merriman.
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  • March 4, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

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

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Richard Lawrence
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 4, 2015
People with Purpose: Richard Lawrence

Local attorney and Forty Carrots’ Board President Richard Lawrence is actively involved in local charities in Sarasota, FL.

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Ken Asakura and Bob Fritsch
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 4, 2015
March Fourth on March Fourth

Guests attended Sarasota Orchestra's March Fourth on March Fourth at Michael's On East.

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Nina Guy, Alisha Pavacich, Black Tie Editor Heather Merriman, Roger Martin, Tara Mays and Olivia Vanasdal at the Trish McEvoy’s Eight-Step Power of Makeup Lesson at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 4, 2015
Fashion Insider: Spring Beauty

Black Tie Editor Heather Merriman collected a few tips, tried out some new products and learned about the latest trends for makeup this spring at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota.

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Chairwoman Sydney and Jerome Goldstein
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 27, 2015
Sarasota Ballet 24th Season Gala

Guests attended The Sarasota Ballet 24th Season Gala Friday, Feb. 27, at Van Wezel.

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Co-Chairs Molly Jackson and Diana Houston
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 27, 2015
Silver Lining Luncheon

Guests attended Center for Building Hope's Silver Lining Luncheon was held on Friday, Feb. 27, at The Devyn.

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Rebecca Blitz and Jamie Myers pose in the photo booth at Cooking for Wishes.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 26, 2015
Cooking for Wishes 'Taste of Asia'

Guests attended Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida's 5th annual Cooking for Wishes 'Taste of Asia' Thursday, Feb. 26, at Michael's On East.

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Debbie Dannheisser and Kem Lindsay
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 26, 2015
Going for the Gold Kickoff Party

The YMCA Foundation hosted a kickoff for its upcoming Going for the Gold event on Thursday, Feb. 26, at The Met.

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William McComb and Sloane Sapan. Photos by Tony Gajate Photography.
    A time to celebrate |
  • February 25, 2015
Just Married: William McComb and Sloane Sapan

William McComb and Sloane Sapan were married Jan. 3, on Siesta Key, FL.

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Kristy Cail at Children First
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 25, 2015
People with Purpose: Kristy Cail

Whether it's involving her own or bettering the futures of others, children are Kristy Cail's main focus. She volunteers with charities in Sarasota, FL.

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Paco Martinez-Alvarez, Stephen and Michelle Fancher and Joseph Holt
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 25, 2015
Hooray for Hollywood

Guests attended Artist Series Concerts 'Hooray for Hollywood' on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Michael's On East.

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Amanda Gambert, featured speaker Anna Quindlen, Chairwoman Susan Powers and Heather Clark
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 24, 2015
13th annual Legacy Luncheon

Junior League of Sarasota hosted its 13th annual Legacy Luncheon featuring Anna Quindlen on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Michael's On East in Sarasota, Fl.

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Featured speaker Gil Tamary, Co-Chair Alice Berkowitz, honoree Sam Shapiro and Co-Chair Shari Kaplan Paler
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 21, 2015
Technion Gala

American Technion Society hosted its Technion Gala Sunday, Feb. 22, at Sarasota Yacht Club, in Sarasota, FL.

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Co-Chair Aimee Cogan, Katherine Harris and Co-Chair Ariane Dart
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 21, 2015
2015 Modern Pentathlon Gala

fencing, sports, gala

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Co-Chairs Donna and Sydney Koffman
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 20, 2015
ARC Unconditional Love 'A New Beginning' Gala

The Animal Rescue Coalition in Sarasota, Florida, hosted a fundraiser in honor of dogs and cats and low-cost spay and neuter services in Sarasota.

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