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Catholic Charities Ball

Catholic Charities Ball

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Sarasota Women's Cancer Awareness Luncheon

Sarasota Women's Cancer Awareness Luncheon

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Artists Josefina Filotas, Debbie Dannheisser and Janice Schmidt
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Art & Soul II

Art & Soul II

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SMOA Inaugural Bash

SMOA Inaugural Bash

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Dr. Denise Baker and Dr. Patti Dolan
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Second Annual Red Hot

Second Annual Red Hot

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Chairwomen Pamela Steves and Helen Glaser
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Sarasota Orchestra Gala: Bravo Broadway and Our Leading Ladies

Sarasota Orchestra Gala: Bravo Broadway and Our Leading Ladies

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2013 Circus Sarasota Gala

2013 Circus Sarasota Gala

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Chelsea Lyman and Vicki Siddons
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Jewels on the Bay Designer Showcase Kick-off Party

Jewels on the Bay Designer Showcase Kick-off Party

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Honorees Dolly Jacobs, Dr. Maureen A. Maguire, Judy Cahn and Gloria B. Moss
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31st Annual Women in Power Luncheon

31st Annual Women in Power Luncheon

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Renderings of what the Ringling College Library will look like were on all the tables at the luncheon.
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Town Hall Lecture Series featuring Walter Isaacson

Town Hall Lecture Series featuring Walter Isaacson

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SPARCC Scramble

SPARCC Scramble

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8th Annual On Pointe Luncheon

The Sarasota Ballet held their 8th Annual On Pointe Luncheon Monday, Jan. 14, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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Bradenton Opera Guild Winter Gala

The Bradenton Opera Guild Winter Gala honored executive director of the Sarasota Opera, Richard Russell, Sunday, Jan. 13, at Bird Key Yacht Club

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Chairwomen Judilee Sterne and Renee Gold
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Dining with the Stars

Temple Emanu-El held their Dining with the Stars event Saturday, Jan. 12, at University Park Country Club.

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Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Platinum Dinner

Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Platinum Dinner

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