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Black Tie

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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 3, 2022
Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. leads Library Foundation luncheon

The acclaimed author was the guest of honor at the 10th annual luncheon on Feb. 3.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 2, 2022
Sarasota Art Museum hosts an Unconventional Evening

The new fundraiser was held Feb. 2.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • January 30, 2022
Harry Connick Jr. headlines Van Wezel Gala

The Van Wezel Foundation's Inspiration Gala was held on Jan. 27.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 29, 2022
The Show Goes On at 2022 Circus Arts Gala

The Circus Arts Conservatory returned to the Big Top with its annual gala on Jan. 28.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 25, 2022
Selby Gardens brings together supporters at Chairman's Circle Dinner

The dinner was held Jan. 24.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 23, 2022
Mote Marine puts on second annual Farm to Fillet

Farm to Fillet was held Jan. 23.

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The event had a band that played hard even without an audience. Courtesy photo Amy McKinlay
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  • Harry Sayer
  • January 9, 2022
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation pulls off virtual gala

Staff switched to an online format shortly before the gala's debut.

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Greeno and his company have all sorts of audio and visual equipment to break out for different events.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • January 7, 2022
Local AV expert feels optimistic about black tie future

Brent Greeno has been working audio and visual systems in Sarasota's social scene for 20 years.

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William Shoemaker, Hailey Biter and William Patrick
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  • Harry Sayer
  • December 20, 2021
Debutantes return for annual ball

The annual ball was held Dec. 18.

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Honorees Dr. Lisa Merritt, Lee-En Chung and Linda DiGabriele
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 16, 2021
Designing Women Boutique honors exemplary women at 20th anniversary gala

The event was held Dec. 12.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 10, 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters recognize supporters at luncheon

The lunch event was held Dec. 9.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 9, 2021
Sarasota Art Museum throws colorful soiree gala

The annual fundraiser was held Dec. 8.

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CEO and president Jessica Hays with Mary Ellen Mancini
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 9, 2021
SPARCC rings in the holidays with annual luncheon

The Holiday Luncheon was held Dec. 8.

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Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi and Stephanie Sundine in 2021.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 9, 2021
Sarasota Opera Co-Producers honored at function

The Co-Producers Dinner was held Dec. 7.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 9, 2021
Florida Center for Early Childhood lights the way with Winter Gala

The annual gala was held Dec. 3.

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