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  • December 7, 2022
Sarasota Opera hosts Winter Festival Overture dinner

The opera's close supporters enjoyed a "Winter Festival Overture" dinner on stage on Dec. 5.

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Co-chairs Albert and Norma Cohen with Gigi and Ben Huberman
  • By Harry Sayer
  • December 5, 2022
JFCS of the Suncoast champions voices at annual fundraiser

JFCS of the Suncoast shared a variety of stories and perspectives during its "VOICES: The Stories of JFCS" fundraiser at the Sarasota Yacht Club on Dec. 4.

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President Christine Johnson with Rhonda Deems, Sherry Davis and Polly Giuffrida
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  • December 4, 2022
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast brings a feast to the fields

Cats, cattle, goats and more were the name of the game at the latest fundraiser hosted by the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast.

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Board chair Michele Miller, Kent Hayes and CEO Kristie Skoglund
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  • Harry Sayer
  • December 3, 2022
Florida Center for Early Childhood invites guests to a "Castle By The Sea" gala

The nonprofit celebrated its 35th annual winter gala with a "Castle By The Sea" theme that filled Michael's On East with dazzling colors and elegant trappings.

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Evelyn Almodovar, Ashley Brown and speaker Robyn Faucy
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  • Harry Sayer
  • December 1, 2022
Women's Resource Center puts on Winter Wonder Women Collective

The support organization hosted its latest event on Dec. 1.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 19, 2022
SPARCC celebrates with sea-themed gala

SPARCCle By The Sea was held Nov. 18.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 19, 2022
Boys and Girls Clubs pays tribute at Champions For Children

Marilyn and the late Irving Naiditch were honored on Nov. 19.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 18, 2022
Wine, Women & Shoes returns with 2022 celebration

The long-awaited Forty Carrots Family Center event returned to The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Nov. 18.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 17, 2022
AJC West Coast Florida honors top supporters with Human Relations awards dinner

Dr. Joel and Dr. Gail Morganroth were honored at the awards dinner on Nov. 17.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 15, 2022
Aviva Senior Living dreams up 2022 fundraiser

The "Keep The Dream Alive" fundraiser was held Nov. 14.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 14, 2022
Sarasota Orchestra brings supporters together for fall brunch

The "Side By Side" brunch was held Nov. 13.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 12, 2022
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe brings the funk with anniversary gala

The "Groovin' On The Soul Train" gala was held Nov. 11.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 7, 2022
Planned Parenthood meets the moment with annual luncheon

The "Meet The Moment" luncheon was held Nov. 7.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 6, 2022
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation debuts Rock The Roof fundraiser

The much-delayed — and anticipated — event made its debut on Nov. 5.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 6, 2022
USF Sarasota-Manatee serves food at Brunch on the Bay

The 28th annual event was held Nov. 6.

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