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  • October 30, 2022
Mote Marine celebrates moment with Oceanic Evening

The annual fundraiser was held Oct. 29.

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  • October 29, 2022
Circus Arts Conservatory hosts annual Legacy Luncheon

The circus paid tribute to supporters on Oct. 26.

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  • October 23, 2022
Selah Freedom returns with fundraising event

"Light The Path" was held on Oct. 20.

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  • October 21, 2022
Selby hosts panelists at fall luncheon

The seasonal luncheon was held Oct. 19.

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  • October 16, 2022
Erik Arroyo teases supporters, gets roasted, at Mayor's Ball

The new Sarasota City Foundation hosted the event at Waterworks on Oct. 15.

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  • October 16, 2022
Sarasota Opera returns with Curtain Raiser dinner

The dinner was held at the Selby Gardens Event Center on Oct. 16.

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  • October 16, 2022
Sarasota Art Museum starts season with reception

The season kickoff was held Oct. 15.

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  • October 13, 2022
Women's Council of Realtors brings glamour with annual fashion show

The "Glamour on the Gulf" event was held Oct. 13.

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  • October 9, 2022
SunCoast Blood Centers hosts 10th annual Red Hot Gala

The event was held Sept. 24.

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  • October 9, 2022
Truly Valued brings New Orleans food to Michael's on the Bay

The event was held Oct. 8.

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  • September 22, 2022
SPARCC starts season with coffee event

The Opening Coffee get together was held Sept. 21.

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  • September 12, 2022
Girls Inc. hosts lively Totally Tailgate fundraiser

The fifth annual tailgate fundraiser was held Sept. 10.

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  • September 11, 2022
CAN Community Health celebrates legacy at CANDance

The fundraising event made its return on Sept.10

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  • September 11, 2022
Boys and Girls Clubs host 16th annual leadership breakfast

The morning event was held Sept. 9.

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  • August 30, 2022
Argus Foundation brings emergency management director to luncheon

The Meet the Minds luncheon was held Aug. 29.

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