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Event Co-Chairs-Grace Riker, Kitty Cranor and Kathy Coffey
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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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