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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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  • Harry Sayer
  • January 23, 2023
Familiar Faces: Rogelio Capote

Rogelio Capote — CAN Community Health's social figure — talks about his experiences in Sarasota from out of college to now.

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Guests gathered in the Donna Wolf Steigerwaldt Courtyard.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • January 22, 2023
Sarasota Opera continues Moonlight & Melodies dinner series

The Sarasota Opera continued its Moonlight & Melodies dinner series with a gathering at the Donna Wolf Steigerwaldt Courtyard on Jan. 18.

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Back row: Honorees Beth Duda, Amanda Horne, Jone Williams, Janet Kahn. Front row: Co-chairwoman Joan Bour, honoree Wendy Katz and co-chairwoman Joyce Hersch
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 19, 2023
National Council of Jewish Women recognizes past and present honorees

The annual Women In Power luncheon was held Jan. 18.

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Michelle Butler and Stacey Corley
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 15, 2023
Sunshine From Darkness brings broadway flair with Inspiring Hope Dinner

Actress and singer Jennifer Holliday headlined the annual gala on Jan. 13.

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Veronica Brady, Keith Monda, Executive Director Virginia Shearer, Audrey and Walter Stewart
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  • Harry Sayer
  • January 15, 2023
Sarasota Art Museum takes donors on art tour at salon series

The Sarasota Art Museum put on the year's first Ambassadors Salon event at a private residence on Jan. 11.

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The Hospital Gala made a royal return with its 2023 outing.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • January 8, 2023
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation's Hospital Gala makes in-person return

The Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation's Hospital Gala made its return to the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Jan. 7.

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Laurie Scott and Danae Meijering
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  • Harry Sayer
  • January 8, 2023
Perlman Music Program Suncoast returns with Celebration Dinner

The Pearlman Music Program Suncoast brought its Celebration Dinner to the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus on Jan. 5.

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A.J. Gagliardi and Mark Rose
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  • Harry Sayer
  • December 13, 2022
Asolo Repertory Theatre starts Starry Night series

The Asolo Repertory Theatre started its Starry Night event series with a "Three Musketeers"-themed event on Dec. 12.

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