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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 26, 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters brings fashion show to Ritz Carlton

The Live, Laugh, Love Luncheon was held Feb. 26.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 24, 2022
Alex Hitz headlines Junior League luncheon

The 19th annual luncheon was held Feb. 24.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 22, 2022
Cooking For Wishes returns to Michael's On East

The interactive luncheon was held Feb. 22

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Board members Stephen Long, Areaka Jewell, Rex Troche, Libby Soderberg, Jeff Birnbach and Sean Murphy
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 20, 2022
Sarasota Police Foundation hosts benefit gala

The annual fundraiser was held Feb. 19.

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Executive Director Lucy Nicandri and Steve Walleser
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  • February 19, 2022
"Born To Be Wild" Party kicks off 2022 Thunder By The Bay

The evening party marked the start of the weekend festival.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 19, 2022
SMART hosts Stir-Up dinner

The interactive dinner was held at Michael's On East on Feb. 18.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 13, 2022
Selby Gardens hosts black and white night during Orchid Ball

The annual fundraiser was held Feb. 12.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 11, 2022
Sisterhood For Good brings Vegas to Meadows Country Club

The annual fundraiser was held Feb. 11.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 10, 2022
Thunder By The Bay rocks the runway

More than 40 models strutted the runway on Feb. 10.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 5, 2022
2022 Palm Ball brings color to Bay Preserve

The annual event brought splashes of color to the conservation space on Feb. 5.

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Alan Rose and Marcia Norris
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 5, 2022
Catholic Charities Ball returns to Ritz Carlton

The event returned to the Ritz ballroom on Feb. 5.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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