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Mad Hatter Holiday Tea

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Women's Day

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24th annual Festival of Trees, Lights and Holiday Gifts

24th annual Festival of Trees, Lights and Holiday Gifts

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YMCA Foundation of Sarasota VIP Dinner 'A Currier & Ives Christmas'

YMCA Foundation of Sarasota VIP Dinner 'A Currier & Ives Christmas'

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Second Annual Wine, Dine, and Pine

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15th annual Holidays at the Crosley, Festival of Trees

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Friends of the Sarasota Ballet Showcase Luncheon

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet Showcase Luncheon

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'All Jazzed Up!' Season Opener Brunch

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Pawpurr's Ball

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