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Interim President of the Pines Foundation Andrea Stephens, Jodi Cherry, board Chair Jane Hunder and Pines President and CEO Mike Ward
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 16, 2023
Pines shares wit and wisdom at annual luncheon

Nonprofit senior care center Pines of Sarasota Foundation also celebrated its 75th anniversary with the event.

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Lori and Jay Solomon, president and CEO of Aviva Senior Living
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 15, 2023
Aviva Senior Living keeps the dream alive for seniors

The Jewish senior living community raised funds at its annual dinner to ensure residents can stay in their homes if their funds are diminished.

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Carla Malachowski and honoree Bonnie McIntyre of Resilient Retreat
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  • Ian Swaby
  • November 14, 2023
National Philanthropy Day celebrates nonprofits' impact

The event honored the contributions of 30 individuals and organizations in the Sarasota community.

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Executive Director Julie Leach stops for a photo with Co-chairs Eilene Maupin and Charlie Ann Syprett.
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 14, 2023
WBTT supporters get on the Soul Train again

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe returns to the '70s for its annual fundraiser.

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Flora Major, Artistic Director and CEO Andy Sandberg and board President Carole Crosby
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 14, 2023
Hermitage's Artful Lobster raises record-breaking $292,000

The 15th annual event set a new fundraising milestone to support Hermitage Artist Retreat's programs.

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Event Co-Chairs-Grace Riker, Kitty Cranor and Kathy Coffey
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2023
Founders Garden Club welcomes Ingrid Carozzi for Flower Talk

The Nov. 9 luncheon at the Sarasota Yacht Club raised money for the club's community projects.

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Co-chairs Gene and Kathy Jongsma, Jeri Sedlar and Rick Miners take time for a photo before their guests arrive.
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 13, 2023
Sarasota Orchestra's annual brunch hits a high note

Musicians entertained guests at the organization's annual brunch Nov. 12.

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Resilient Retreat founder Sidney Turner with husband, Troy, and their therapy dog, 4-year old Journey
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 7, 2023
Culinary feast supports trauma survivors at Resilient Retreat

The organization hosted its second annual Farm to Table event to support programming on its campus.

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USF Foundation member Clara Reynardus de Villanueva and Allison Imre
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 7, 2023
Attendees dig in at USF's Brunch on the Bay

Guests enjoyed picture-perfect weather for the annual event at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus.

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Mary Mitchel, B. Aline Blanchard and Elaine Keating
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2023
Sarasota Opera lovers gather for Curtain Raiser

Supporters of the opera came together to kick off the 2023-24 season with a dinner.

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Kimberley Pelyk, Bonnie McIntyre, Sue Wilson, Barbara Gardener and Jo Ann Heisen
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 5, 2023
SPARCCle Gala comes to Selby Gardens

The Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center's annual event moved venues for a spectacular evening of dining and dancing.

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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
    By
  • 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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