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Geof Jacob and William Clarkson
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  • Harry Sayer
  • April 20, 2023
Josh Provides puts on fifth annual interactive dinner

Josh Provides cooked up a variety of dishes at its annual interactive dinner on April 19.

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Head of school Janjay Gehndyu and speaker Jennifer Hendricks
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  • Harry Sayer
  • April 17, 2023
Visible Men Academy celebrates 10 years

The Visible Men Academy's annual Shine On! gala was held at Michael's On East on April 15.

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Co-chairwomen Amy Lyons, Barbara Lancer and Christina Bonilla
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  • Harry Sayer
  • April 16, 2023
Boys & Girls clubs hosts latest Tennis Ball

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties hosted the latest Tennis Ball on April 14.

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Pam Revels, Cornbread and Axel Traught
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  • Harry Sayer
  • April 16, 2023
Humane Society goes Hollywood at annual fundraiser

The 2023 Paws event brought Hollywood style and flair to the Art Ovation Hotel on April 14.

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Rangsook Yoon, Charlotte Suhler and Flora Major
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  • Harry Sayer
  • April 15, 2023
Supporters meet for Sarasota Art Museum dinner

Sarasota Art Museum supporters met for the annual Ambassadors Dinner on April 12.

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Nate Jacobs leads performers in song.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • April 3, 2023
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe champion student performances at April Fools Fête

The theatre company brought its closest supporters together for a lively fundraiser on April 3.

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Carol Lackey with Rob and Jennifer Rominiecki
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  • Harry Sayer
  • April 3, 2023
Sarasota Opera celebrates latest season with annual gala

The annual Sarasota Opera marked the end of another season with a lively gala on April 1.

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Ken and Carolyn Woodworth with Elizabeth Unruh and Brendan Assaf with Ringling Royals
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  • Harry Sayer
  • April 2, 2023
Fairytale Ball takes guests Through The Looking Glass

Mad hatters, chesire cats and more were seen at Children First's annual gala on April 1.

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Models strut the runway in a variety of looks from SPARCC Treasure Chest.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • April 1, 2023
SPARCC debuts timeless looks at fashion show

Models walked the runway in a number of looks from the SPARCC Treasure Chest at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on March 31.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • April 1, 2023
Blue Ties & Butterflies celebrates 10 years

The annual Blue Ties & Butterflies fundraiser celebrated 10 years at Michael's On East on March 29.

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USF School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Dean Cihan Cobanogalu with USF students
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  • Harry Sayer
  • March 30, 2023
HospitaBull 2023 moves to Art Ovation Hotel

More than 200 guests enjoyed meals made by USF students during the annual HospitaBull event at Art Ovation Hotel on March 28.

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Managing Director Linda DiGabriele and Linda Lacaprucia
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  • Harry Sayer
  • March 29, 2023
Asolo Repertory Theatre announces new season

Guests met for a series of events announcing the Asolo Repertory Theatre's latest season on March 27.

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Arthur Boyce and awardee Nina Tortelli
  • By Harry Sayer
  • March 26, 2023
Second Chance Last Opportunity hosts second Healing & Hope fundraiser

The returning Healing & Hope brought supporters to Michael's On East on March 24.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • March 26, 2023
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation hosts 2023 Women & Medicine Educational Luncheon

The annual Women & Medicine Educational Luncheon featured a number of speakers and was held at Michael's On East on March 24.

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Andy Sandberg
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  • Harry Sayer
  • March 22, 2023
Broadway stars join Andy Sandberg for Hermitage's 20th anniversary concert

Hundreds filled the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall for the “Hermitage Turns 20: Andy Sandberg & Broadway Friends in Concert"benefit concert on March 20.

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