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Rockin' Lobster co-chairs are Bob and Laurin Ripley and Board Member Rebecca Lieberher and her husband Philip, who took a moment to share a photo with Board Chair Brock Leach.
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 5, 2023
Guests enjoy New England's finest at Rockin' Lobster

The 11th annual event served up sand, a beautiful sunset and fireside s'mores.

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Soiree on the Bay Clambake Co-chairs Elizabeth Moore and Don Patterson
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 3, 2023
New College hosts Soiree on the Bay Clambake

The event, in its 44th year, raised money for the college, including its vision for its master's degree programs.

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President and CEO of Children First Philip Tavill with Krystel Beall, and Jessica Rogers, VP Of philanthropy at Children First.
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 2, 2023
Runway show delights at Flip Flops & Fashion

The 16th annual event benefiting Children First was a perfect day at the beach.

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Chairwoman Judy Graham, Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby and board chair Sandi Stuart
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2023
Mote Marine thanks scientists during Oceanic Evening gala

The laboratory and aquarium gave a nod to the researchers whose programs will benefit from the evening's fundraising.

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Melissa Morsli, Dr Janjay and Jackie Gehndyu and Naiema Frieson
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 25, 2023
Visible Men Academy shares the power of love during annual luncheon

The school's Love Lunch provided the perfect backdrop for inspiration Oct. 24.

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Janis and Skip Swan
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2023
EnsembleNewSRQ's brunch satisfies with sounds and tastes of fall

The new-music organization's Burgundy in Autumn Brunch on Oct. 22 featured performances in between courses.

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Nelle S. Miller, right, incoming president and CEO of All Faiths Food Bank succeeding longtime CEO Sandra Frank, left, who announced her retirement plans in March. Center is Lin Williams.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2023
All Faiths Food Bank raises funds to provide produce for families in need

The Sarasota nonprofit hosted a long-table dinner Oct. 20 in its warehouse.

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Sally Schule, Julie Polaszek and Thomas Persely
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2023
Sarasota Memorial's Rock the Roof doles out a rockin' blast from the past

The rooftop dance party for Sarasota Memorial Hospital Foundation took a trip back to the '90s.

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Julie Harris, Circus Arts Conservatory Co-founder Dolly Jacobs-Reis and Managing Director Jennifer Mitchell
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 19, 2023
Circus Arts Conservatory thanks Legacy Society members

The sixth annual luncheon thanked patrons for their support of the circus arts.

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Event cochairs Nikki Logan and Christopher Covelli
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2023
Equality Florida holds Royal Masquerade Ball

The LGBTQ+ advocacy organization held its Suncoast Celebration to "let them eat cake."

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Tom and Sherry Koski
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2023
Goodwill Manasota honors community ambassadors during annual luncheon

The nonprofit recognized six individuals Oct. 12 for their dedication to giving back.

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Paula Ball, Sue Stokes, and President of The Friends, Pat Goemme
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 12, 2023
Friends of Sarasota Ballet kick off season with Meet Me at the Barre

The opening party gave attendees a primer on the excitement to come for the Sarasota Ballet's upcoming season.

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Nicky,Parker and Steve Mayforth
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2023
Gilkey Fund hosts a magic moment

The event Sept. 30 raised money for pediatric cancer research at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital.

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Bradenton's Christina Sisti, Parrish's Kim Bailey, Lakewood Ranch's Peggy Kronus and Sarasota's Tanya Peters are ready for a fun night of playing bingo while raising money for area nonprofits.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • September 22, 2023
Sisterhood for Good hosts annual Designer Bag Bingo

The Designer Bag Bingo fundraiser drew more than 100 women to raise money for Manatee and Sarasota nonprofits.

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Kabena Willams and Molly Moore
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2023
Girls Inc. kicks off with Totally Tailgate

Patrons enjoyed a casual football-themed event with games, food and live music.

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