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Ralph Baranski, Caroline Liljencrantz and Carolyn Repeta
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'Hair of the Dog'

'Hair of the Dog'

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Sara Alfano and Kelly Rose
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  • September 6, 2013
ALSO's 21st Anniversary Gala 'Wig Out With Us'

ALSO's 21st Anniversary Gala 'Wig Out With Us'

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Andrea Arnold and Courtney Green
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Women's Leadership Council Luncheon featuring Sally Schule

Women's Leadership Council Luncheon featuring Sally Schule

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David Authement and Mark Burman
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Festival of the Stars

Festival of the Stars

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Linda Ballenger and Assunta Lorrao
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  • August 15, 2013
'Women & Wine' tasting event: Jimmy Choo Shoe-ology and Champagne

'Women & Wine' tasting event: Jimmy Choo Shoe-ology and Champagne

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Terry Kees, Tre Michel and Debbi Diggs
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Sips and Tips, A Summer Refresher

Sips and Tips, A Summer Refresher

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Co-Chairwoman Stephanie Hannum, Alene Fowler and Co-Chairwoman Lauren Dorsett
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A Midsummer's Night Wish

A Midsummer's Night Wish

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Howard Akey and Cari Fallen with Leslie and Ali Jeffrey
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  • June 18, 2013
'Last Night Out' - Brides Against Breast Cancer Fundraiser

'Last Night Out' - Brides Against Breast Cancer Fundraiser

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Paula Spitalny, Beverly Koach and Beverly Fendrick
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Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

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Co-Chairs Ashley Gruters and Montana Taplinger
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Chic in the City: A Fashionable Gala

Chic in the City: A Fashionable Gala

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Chris and Coach Billy Donovan with ESPN's Howie Schwab
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  • May 17, 2013
Dick Vitale Gala

Dick Vitale Gala

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Angel Algeri, Sandy Cowing and Rosalie Peirce
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  • May 13, 2013
'Season of Dreams'

'Season of Dreams'

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Lydia Landa and Barbara Epperson
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  • May 8, 2013
Sarasota Ballet End of Season Dinner

Sarasota Ballet End of Season Dinner

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Billy Bob Steinberg
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  • May 7, 2013
'La Cirque Appetit' - A Unique Lunch Event

'La Cirque Appetit' - A Unique Lunch Event

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The entryway into the Amicus Center at the Frank Berlin Branch YMCA was decorated to go with the theme of the gala, ‘Night of the Jade Butterfly’.
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Going for the Gold 'Night of the Jade Butterfly'

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