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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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  • August 16, 2022
Sarasota clergy gathers for AJC Lunch and Learn

The organization closed out its summer series with speaker Holly Huffnagle on Aug. 16.

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  • July 26, 2022
Florida Studio Theatre hosts a Midsummer Night Dinner

The banquet was held July 25.

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  • July 24, 2022
More Too Life group inspires change at anniversary banquet

The anniversary gala was held at the Art Ovation hotel on July 22.

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  • July 19, 2022
Rabbi Noam Marans continues AJC Lunch and Learn series

The lunch discussion series was held July 19 at Michael's On East.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • June 8, 2022
Donors of Distinction returns with grant ceremony

The rechristened nonprofit held its annual grant ceremony on June 8.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • May 16, 2022
Aviva Senior Living chills and grills with summer luncheon

Chillin' and Grillin' was held May 15.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • May 7, 2022
Kentucky Derby party benefits Sunshine Kids foundation

The party was held at the Laurel Oak Country Club on May 7.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • May 7, 2022
2022 Dick Vitale gala raises $11 million

The 17th annual gala was held May 6.

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Krystel Beall and Holly Skowronaki
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  • Harry Sayer
  • May 6, 2022
Girls Inc encourage growth at annual luncheon

The 32nd Annual Celebration Luncheon was held May 3.

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Director Iain Webb and Assistant Director Margaret Barbieri at the Crystal Gala on May 1, 2022.
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  • May 2, 2022
Sarasota Ballet celebrates Iain Webb's crystal anniversary at gala

Iain Webb was celebrated for 15 seasons with the company during the gala on May 1.

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Josh Long and Daniel Hall with Benjamin Luczak and Jimy Raymond
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  • Harry Sayer
  • May 1, 2022
Asolo Repertory Theatre enters Sherwood Forest at gala

The Robin Hood-themed gala was held April 30.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • May 1, 2022
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital celebrates 60 years with Foodlosophy

The event went outdoors on April 29.

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Lisa Wells, Toni-Anne DeNicola and Ingrid Eichman
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  • Harry Sayer
  • May 1, 2022
Selby Garden pays tribute to floral designs with spring luncheon.

The luncheon was held on April 27.

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Event chairs Bob and Cathy Bray with Gabrielle and Ethan Bray
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  • Harry Sayer
  • April 24, 2022
Neuro Challenge Foundation cares for Parkinson's community at Cause 4 Hope

Neuro Challenge's signature gala returned on April 23.

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