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SCF President Carol Probstfeld with Andy Guz
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  • Janet Combs
  • February 19, 2024
State College of Florida Foundation raises spirits and funds at 9th annual Bourbon, Beers & BBQ

Guests enjoyed bourbon and beer samples and a barbecue feast to raise money for SCF scholarships and programming.

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Robin Knoll, Chad Fraser, Suncoast Charities for Children Executive Director Lucy Nicandri and Pat Bruenning
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  • Janet Combs
  • February 19, 2024
VIP Kickoff Party starts engines for 26th Thunder by the Bay Festival

The party began Suncoast Charities for Children's annual motorcycle-themed event.

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Juan Uribe and Miranda Vidro are professional dancers from the Fred Astaire studio in Sarasota.
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  • Janet Combs
  • February 18, 2024
An Unconventional Evening delivers an interactive Valentine

Sarasota Art Museum supporters celebrate the day of love at the museum, complete with a 1940s USO theme.

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Kim Wheeler, Jane Summerville and Bev Fisher
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  • Janet Combs
  • February 18, 2024
Sarasota Orchestra celebrates 75 with a special concert and gala

Supporters gathered to celebrate the orchestra's 75th birthday, making it the longest running continuous symphony in Florida.

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Attendees enjoyed a laid-back vibe and delicious food at Farm to Fillet.
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  • February 14, 2024
Mote educates on sustainable aquaculture with Farm to Fillet luncheon

Guests learned from Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium scientists about sustainable fisheries during the luncheon Feb. 11.

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William Gregory and Steve Dodge
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2024
‘Bigs’ and ‘Littles’ gather to Live, Laugh and Love

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast hosted a luncheon and fashion show Feb. 10.

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Orchid Ball guests Rachel Durrani and Zelia and Martin Trueb are greeted by Rob Rominiecki and Selby Gardens CEO and Jennifer Rominiecki.
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  • Janet Combs
  • February 12, 2024
Selby Gardens continues 50th anniversary celebration at Orchid Ball: Infinity

The event also opened the gardens' new exhibit, "Yayoi Kusama: A letter to Georgia O'Keeffe."

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Mistress of Ceremony, Renee Gilmore
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 11, 2024
Gamma Xi Boule celebrates Valentine at The Ritz

More than 500 attendees enjoyed a night of dinner and dancing to support area youth.

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Author Colson Whitehead, New York Times bestselling author and luncheon speaker
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 11, 2024
Library Foundation celebrates Sarasota's public libraries with author Colson Whitehead

The best-selling author delighted the more than 600 luncheon attendees with his special brand of humor.

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Lydia Landa and Masterworks 5 co- host, Kay Aidlin
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  • Janet Combs
  • February 9, 2024
Norwegian guest conductor Rune Bergmann wows Masterworks 5 dinner crowd

The Sarasota Orchestra's pre-concert dinner previewed the "Smoke and Fire" concert starting Feb. 9.

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Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast President Christine Johnson, Honorary Chair Cornelia Matson, and Director of Marketing and Events Sam Valentin
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  • Janet Combs
  • February 5, 2024
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast celebrates 20 years in paradise

The Party in Paradise fundraiser welcomed more than 350 guests to the land trust's headquarters.

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Gala Committee members Isabelle Eidet, Aline Blanchard, Katherine Benoit and Tamara Jacobs
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 4, 2024
Guests show their secretive sides at Opera Gala’s masked ball

The Sarasota Opera’s annual gala transported attendees to a Venetian carnival for the evening.

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Gala chairs Julie A. Harris and Lauren Walsh with COO Jennifer Mitchell, center
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  • Janet Combs
  • February 4, 2024
Circus Gala gives guests the royal treatment

The Circus Arts Conservatory's Royal Gala theme wowed attendees with a night of performances, dinner and dancing.

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Dawn Sakes, executive director, Dr. Brook Bello, founder of More Too Life, and Rayman Bechard, board member
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2024
More Too Life’s Masquerade Ball takes the mask off sex trafficking

The event worked to expose the issue in the community and raise funds to help those affected by it.

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Alyssa Martin, Jenny Townsend and Kara Nally
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2024
Attendees toast to successful Forks & Corks

After moving back to January, the event showed why it’s one of the most sought-after tickets of the season.

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