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Dr. James Atsaides and Mel Nash
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 21, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund 2015 Gala 'The Mad Hatter'

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund hosted its 2015 Gala ‘The Mad Hatter’ on Saturday, March 21, at Lakewood Ranch Country Club.

  • Black Tie
Stacey Bloom, Chairwoman Kelly Marsh and Ashley Bloom
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 21, 2015
4th annual Red Hot!

Suncoast Blood Bank hosted its 4th annual Red Hot! event on Saturday, March 21, at The Francis.

  • Black Tie
Mike and Sherry Edwards with Diann and Chuck Flanders
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 21, 2015
Florida Winefest and Auction: Grand Tasting Brunch and Charity Auction

Guests attended the Florida Winefest and Auction: Grand Tasting Brunch and Charity Auction on Saturday, March 21, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall bayfront.

  • Black Tie
Florida Winefest and Auction hosted its Banquet on the Block on Friday, March 20, on Lemon Avenue.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 20, 2015
Florida Winefest and Auction Banquet on the Block

More than 200 guests attended Florida Winefest and Auction Banquet on the Block on Friday, March 20, on Lemon Avenue.

  • Black Tie
Florida Winefest and Auction hosted its Banquet on the Block on Friday, March 20, on Lemon Avenue.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 20, 2015
Florida Winefest and Auction Banquet on the Block

More than 200 guests attended Florida Winefest and Auction's Banquet on the Block on Friday, March 20, on Lemon Avenue.

  • Black Tie
Julie August and Frances Misantone with Karen and Brooke Misantone
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 20, 2015
Wine Walk to Ca'd'Zan

Guests attended The Ringling's Wine Walk to Ca'd'Zan on Friday, March 20, at the Ca'd'Zan.

  • Black Tie
Christine and Mary Adkins with Maryann Armour
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 20, 2015
Florida Winefest and Auction Bayfront Showcase Lunch Tasting

Florida Winefest and Auction hosted its Bayfront Showcase Lunch Tasting on Friday, March 20, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall bayfront.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 18, 2015
Fashion Standouts: A Fashionable Weekend

The weather has warmed up, the sun is out and Black Tie can’t help but notice that the fashions we’re seeing around town have perked up, too.

  • Black Tie
2015 Celebration Luncheon honorees Cookie Boudreaux and Sherry Watts
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 18, 2015
Celebration Luncheon Honoree Luncheon

Girls Inc. hosted its Celebration Luncheon Honoree Luncheon to introduce and induct this year’s honorees on Wednesday, March 18, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. 

  • Black Tie
Flori Roberts and Brenda Williams
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 18, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

Friendship Centers makes new friends; Oh what a night!; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Black Tie
Kate Alexander, Howard Millman and Carolyn Michel
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • March 16, 2015
Eight Over 80

Jewish Housing Council Foundation's Eight Over 80 celebrated eight honorees for their outstanding community achievements Sunday, March 15, at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Walton and Deborah Beacham with Michael Edwards
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 16, 2015
Asolo Rep's Major Donor Appreciation Party

Asolo Repertory Theatre hosted its Major Donor Appreciation Party on Monday, March 16, at a private home.

  • Black Tie
Jessica Banks with Doug and Karen Constant
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 14, 2015
Banyan Ball…Where it all Began

More than 300 guests attended The Out of Door Academy's Banyan Ball...Where it all Began on Saturday, March 14, at The Out of Door Academy, Siesta Key.

  • Black Tie
Marlene Hauck and Chairwoman Gail Welch
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 13, 2015
An Evening at the El Morocco Supper Club

More than 100 guests attended An Evening at the El Morocco Supper Club on Friday, March 13, at Michael's On East. The event benefits Sunshine from Darkness/ IMHRO-One Mind Institute.

  • Black Tie
Timm and Diane Trettin, Dennis Stover and Phil King
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 12, 2015
Literacy Council of Sarasota March luncheon

Liz McFadden, the president and CEO of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, was the guest speaker.

  • Black Tie
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