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Anastasiia Kornieieva, co-founder Pedro Reis and Maryna Tkachenko
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 21, 2023
Circus Arts Conservatory connects supporters and stars at dinner

The Circus Arts Conservatory's top talent mingled with supporters at the Impresario Dinner on Feb. 21.

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Pam Hawkinberry, Jerrie Morrison and Diane Lindsay
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 18, 2023
Thunder By The Bay kicks off festival with party

Thunder By The Bay started its latest festival with a "Born To Be Wild" kickoff party was held Feb. 17.

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Chuck Slater, Robyn Faucy and Jennie Slater
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 18, 2023
Neuro Challenge Foundations brings hope at annual dinner

The Neuro Challenge Foundation held its annual Cause 4 Hope dinner was held at Michael's On East on Feb. 17.

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Dana Corn and Allen Brown
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 18, 2023
Embracing Our Differences puts on 2023 luncheon

Embracing Our Difference's annual luncheon was held at Michael's On East on Feb. 17.

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Dani Cameron, Paulo Giusti and Marina Elaine
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 17, 2023
Unconventional Evening 2023

Oddities were abound at the Sarasota Art Museum's returning Unconventional Evening fundraiser on Feb. 15.

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Guests admired the recently-opened Tiffany exhibit.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 12, 2023
Selby Gardens brings stained glass shades with Orchid Ball 2023

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens brought stained glass shades to its annual Orchid Ball event on Feb. 11.

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CEO Joy Mahler, Katie Emmons, chairwoman Kristina Eastmond, Jennifer Simms and Scooter Maloney
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 12, 2023
Live, Laugh, Love Luncheon returns to The Ritz

The Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast's Live, Laugh, Love luncheon made its return to The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 11.

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Event chairwoman Ilene Denton, Library Foundation Executive Director Alisa Mitchell, Renee Di Pilato and Sarah Karon
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 11, 2023
Erik Larson highlights 2023 Library Foundation luncheon

More than 700 supporters attended the foundation's annual Love Our Libraries luncheon Feb. 10.

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Rowdy Gaines speaks with Michael Phelps.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 7, 2023
Ringling College Library Association brings Michael Phelps to Sarasota

Olympic athlete Michael Phelps spoke to his journey during a Ringling College Library Association Town Hall lecture series event on Feb. 6.

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Guests filled the Lee Wetherington Club event space.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 5, 2023
Boys & Girls Clubs celebrates Youth of the Year at Steak & Burger

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties annual hoedown was held at the Lee Wetherington Club on Feb. 3.

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Rev. Frank J. Dewane arrives.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 5, 2023
Catholic Charities Ball 2023 brings hope at Ritz Carlton

The annual Catholic Charities Ball was an elaborate and elegant affair at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 4.

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The event marked 20 years of Legacy Luncheons.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 5, 2023
Junior League Legacy Luncheon celebrates 20 years

TV host Georgia Pellegrini headlines the Junior League of Sarasota's emerald anniversary Legacy Luncheon on Feb. 2.

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Committee members Andrea Capek, Areaka Jewell, Sean Murphy and Libby Soderberg
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  • Harry Sayer
  • January 29, 2023
Sarasota Police Foundation hosts Blue and White gala

The annual event put on by the Sarasota Police Foundation at Michael's On East on Jan. 28.

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Elijah Clemons, Kepler Henry and Camile Dahlborg
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  • Harry Sayer
  • January 27, 2023
Circus Arts Conservatory celebrates history with 25th anniversary gala

The annual gala marked 25 years with a lively show on Jan. 27.

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Larry Smith was one of the figures honored at the luncheon.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • January 27, 2023
2023 Path to Unity Luncheon honors legal legends

The event was held Jan. 26 at Michael's On East.

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