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Event co-chairs Kimberley Pelyk, Shirley Wulf, Joan Castellani and E-Dee Murphy
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 17, 2024
Guests SPARCCle at Starry Night Soiree to celebrate 45th anniversary

Benefiting the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, the event welcomed more than 240 guests to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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Carrie and Frank Truaske, Stacey Efaw, Darryl Strawberry, Laurie Swink, Kimberly Weller and Joanne and Ralph Hoehne
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 16, 2024
Selah Freedom supporters gather to end human trafficking

The organization's Light the Path event welcomed celebrity speaker and retired baseball star, Darryl Strawberry.

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Carol Beeler, VMA Principal Janjay Gehndyu and ESE Director, Jackie Gehndyu.
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 15, 2024
Visible Men Academy spreads love during annual event

The Love Lunch fundraiser supports the charter school to help boys reach their full potential in the classroom and in life.

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Sailor Circus performers at the Wonder-ous kick off party held at Sailor Circus Arena on Nov. 8 with 120 guests in attendance.
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 12, 2024
Circus Arts Conservatory throws Wonder-ous launch party

The event provided a sneak preview of the Wonderball concert event in the spring.

  • Black Tie
Season is back, but catch up on what you missed over the summer
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 11, 2024
Season is back, but catch up on what you missed over the summer

These and other tidbits from the Black Tie scene — plus a funny lesson in mistaken identities.

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Co-chairs are Trustee Peter Offringa and Allison Gregory.
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 11, 2024
Artful Lobster raises over $380,000 for Hermitage Artist Retreat programs and hurricane recovery

The sold-out luncheon supported the organization, which provides a place for musicians, writers and artists to create new work.

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New College junior Lucy Duke paints a work titled "Dionysus" as guests arrive for the cocktail hour.
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 10, 2024
New College Clambake delights with evening on the bay

The event, in its 45th year, provides scholarship opportunities and more for Florida's honors college.

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SCF Foundation board members (back) Cindy McCollum, Alix Morin, Jodi Allen, Kathleen Cucci, Vernon DeSear and (front) Lois Lucek, Cassandra Holmes, Jane Esbeck, Lisa Krebs-Knepp, Laura Cota and Carol Whitmore.
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 10, 2024
SCF Annual Scholarship Luncheon brings together students, donors

Donors had the opportunity to meet the students who have been helped by their support.

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The Hershbergers show family is everything: Rob, Elaine and Reid enjoy a night of music and lobster.
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 3, 2024
Rockin' Lobster digs into a good time for Children First

The annual fundraiser brought a happy crowd to the Venice beachside for a night of food, drinks, dancing and fun.

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Sarasota Art and Dance event curator Gloria Ujvari
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 3, 2024
Sarasota Art and Dance Night delights with performances and art displays

Art Ovation hotel welcomed more than 200 guests for a night that celebrated young performers and a variety of artists.

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Jessica Rogers with co-chairs Georgia Anderson, Brenda Belsito and Emma Kate Silvestri
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 1, 2024
Flip Flops & Fashion packs a day of fun at Venice beach

The annual fundraiser for Children First was a welcome reprieve from dealing with the aftermath of three hurricanes.

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Kathy Jordan and Kim Davis
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  • Lori Sax
  • November 1, 2024
NPR's Eric Deggans enlightens guests at WUSF's annual Listen Up Luncheon

The luncheon welcomed NPR's TV critic and media host, as well as local reporter Cathy Carter.

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A new column for a new season
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  • Janet Combs
  • October 28, 2024
A new column for a new season

As the social season begins — slowly after impacts from the hurricanes — we remain excited to tell the stories of the events to come.

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Matthew and Jen Barry
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  • Lori Sax
  • October 11, 2024
All Faiths Food Bank hosts Autumn Harvest Dinner

The annual event brings together supporters in the warehouse of the Sarasota food bank.

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Dr. Vincent Fierro, LECOM founder Dr. Silvia Ferretti and Dr. Shailesh Rajguru
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  • Janet Combs
  • October 6, 2024
LECOM celebrates students with annual scholarship auction

The Oct. 5 event raised money for student scholarships with hundreds of auction items.

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