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The Tito Puente Jr. Band performed at Havana Nights – Party at the Point Friday, Nov. 21, at Historic Spanish Point.
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'Havana Nights - A Party at the Point'

'Havana Nights - A Party at the Point'

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Andria Bilan, Vivian Kouvant, Marie Monsky and Renee Sheade
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  • November 19, 2014
AJC 2014 Civic Achievement Award Dinner Honoring Michael Klauber & Phil Mancini

AJC 2014 Civic Achievement Award Dinner Honoring Michael Klauber & Phil Mancini

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Judith Bell and Joan Kemeny-Paru
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  • November 18, 2014
National Philanthropy Day Luncheon

National Philanthropy Day Luncheon

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Vicki Aronson and Patti Peotter-Bettey
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  • November 17, 2014
High Tide at High Noon

High Tide at High Noon

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Malaka Hilton, Sylvia El Shahawy and Pat Donegah
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  • November 17, 2014
Legacy Society Luncheon

Legacy Society Luncheon

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Co-Chairs Bob and Anne Essner
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  • November 16, 2014
Season Opener Brunch: Fanfare 300 The Sound of the Future

Season Opener Brunch: Fanfare 300 The Sound of the Future

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Cliff Abramson and Sue Huntting
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  • November 15, 2014
2014 Illumination Gala 'Rockin' the Boat, Making Waves for The Gan'

2014 Illumination Gala 'Rockin' the Boat, Making Waves for The Gan'

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Nancy Cason and Erika Quartermaine
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  • November 15, 2014
Progressive Dinner: 'Building Her Future'

Progressive Dinner: 'Building Her Future'

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Scott Anderson, Bette and Arn Hoffman and Randy and Lori Benderson
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  • November 13, 2014
Keeping the Dream Alive

Keeping the Dream Alive

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Lynette Abrams and Gerri Elliott
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  • November 12, 2014
Flower Talk: 'Gems in Bloom'

Flower Talk: 'Gems in Bloom'

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Will Brown, Chuck Frith and Toshi Takahashi
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  • November 10, 2014
Divas After Dark 'An Evening in White Gayla'

Divas After Dark 'An Evening in White Gayla'

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Denise Barker and Albert Marsh
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  • November 10, 2014
30th Anniversary Luncheon & Auction

30th Anniversary Luncheon & Auction

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Linda and Charles Baumann
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  • November 8, 2014
Uncorked at Lakewood Ranch

Uncorked at Lakewood Ranch

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Justine Amdur and Katey Abernathy
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  • November 7, 2014
Men, Whiskey and Watches Pre-Party

Men, Whiskey and Watches Pre-Party

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Sherlie Bente and Sarah Marich
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  • November 7, 2014
Night of Hope Gala

Night of Hope Gala

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