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Chairs Karin Gustafson, Priscilla and Jack Schlegel
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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 5, 2021
New College serves seafood to supporters

The 42nd Annual Clambake was held Nov. 4.

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Matt and Krystel Beall with Jessica Rogers and President and CEO Philip Tavill
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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 3, 2021
Children First returns to the beach for fashion fundraiser

Flip Flops & Fashion was held at Nov. 3.

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Mote President and CEO Michael P. Crosby with Chairwoman Judy Graham
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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 31, 2021
Mote brings the magic back with Oceanic Evening

The 2021 fundraiser was held Oct. 30 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 27, 2021
Sarasota Opera welcomes back supporters with Curtain Raiser dinner

The season kickoff was held Oct. 27.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 27, 2021
Community welcomes Sarasota Art Museum's new Executive Director

The welcome reception was held Oct. 27.

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Bonnie Wiedeman and president Sandy Slaminko
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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 26, 2021
Baby Basics of Sarasota County goes nautical for annual fundraiser

The Anchors Aweigh fundraiser was held Oct. 25.

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SPARCC CEO President Jessica Hays with Nathan Hays
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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 23, 2021
SPARCC celebrates 40 years with Ruby Gala

The SPARCCle in the City gala was held Oct. 22.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 23, 2021
Realtors glitz up for fashion show fundraiser

The annual Women's Council of Realtors had its annual fashion show on Oct. 22.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 16, 2021
Donte's Den supporters compete for Top Dog

The Crystal Ball dog show was held Oct. 16.

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CEO Jennifer Rominiecki, co-chairwomen Pauline Wamsler and Ariane Dart and Marianne McComb
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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 14, 2021
Selby Gardens mixes circus and orchids with luncheon

The Lunch in the Gardens was held Oct. 13.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 8, 2021
Junior League brings nighttime fashion show to Mote Marine Laboratory

The nonprofit held a reformatted fashion show at the aquarium on Oct. 8.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 6, 2021
Selby supporters attend Orchid Show preview reception

Supporters got a look at the upcoming 2021 Orchid Show

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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 2, 2021
Easterseals Happiness House thrills supporters at 75th Anniversary gala

The event was held at the Circus Arts Conservatory on Oct. 2.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • September 25, 2021
Men strut their stuff for fundraiser fashion show

Real Men Wear Pink 2021 was held Sept. 25.

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Executive Director Elena Cassella and Patrick Cassella
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  • Harry Sayer
  • September 16, 2021
Foundation for Dreams and Dream Oaks camp begins Endless Summer Nights celebration

The two-day event started Sept. 16.

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