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Co-chairwomen Sheila Birnbaum and Lori Solomon with president and CEO Jay Solomon
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  • March 13, 2022
Honorees recognized at Eight Over 80

The Aviva Foundation event was held March 13.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • March 12, 2022
InStride Therapy puts on Black Tie and Blue Jeans fundraiser

The fundraiser was held March 12.

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  • March 12, 2022
ODA Banyan Ball brings glamour to the Ritz

The 2022 Banyan Ball was held March 11.

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  • March 11, 2022
Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center celebrates at spring luncheon

The luncheon was held March. 7.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • March 6, 2022
Sarasota Contemporary Dance puts on a show at Waterworks

The annual fundraiser was held March 5.

  • Black Tie
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  • March 5, 2022
Donors of Distinction debuts A Night In Paris

The debut gala was hosted March 4.

  • Black Tie
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  • Harry Sayer
  • March 2, 2022
Jewish Federation of Sarasota Manatee kicks off film festival

The 2022 Mort Skirboll Jewish Film Festival started with an opening brunch on March 1.

  • Black Tie
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 27, 2022
Animal Rescue Coalition helps pets with 2022 gala

The annual fundraiser was held Feb. 26.

  • Black Tie
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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.

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

The 19th annual luncheon was held Feb. 24.

  • Black Tie
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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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  • Harry Sayer
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
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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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