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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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Event Co-chairs Kara Wootson and Lissa Murphy
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  • Lori Sax
  • October 4, 2024
Planned Parenthood raises a glass to support reproductive rights

More than 200 attended the nonprofit's Rose for Reproductive Rights annual fundraiser, setting a record for the event.

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Martha Collins and Richard Russell, general director of The Sarasota Opera
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  • Lori Sax
  • September 22, 2024
Sarasota Opera toasts to a new season with Food & Wine Festival

The annual tasting event Sept. 21 showcased the best bites from local restaurants while raising funds for the Sarasota Youth Opera.

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Pick Six co-chairs Glen Reith, Renee Phinney, Danny and Fondren Watts, and Melissa and Scott Perrin give a collective cheer with Girls Inc. President and CEO Angie Stringer (in red).
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  • Janet Combs
  • September 10, 2024
Totally Tailgate hosts a seventh year replay

About 225 people turned out on Sept. 7 for the sports-themed fundraiser on Michael's on East.

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Hostess and host for the annual gala are Lorraine and Dick Vitale, who have smiles that never wavered throughout an event that boasted over 900 guests.
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  • Janet Combs
  • May 10, 2024
Dick Vitale Gala sets new fundraising record

The 19th annual gala supporting the V Foundation featured survivors, honorees and celebrities.

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Mary Ann and John Meyer with Teri Hansen and Roberto Cordaro
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 3, 2024
Sarasota Art Museum supporters dine en plein air

Wine dinner features four courses and an evening with artist Molly Hatch — along with a special gift.

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