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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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    By
  • 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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    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
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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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  • Harry Sayer
  • September 15, 2021
Sister Cities Association luncheon features New College president

Dr. Patricia Okker spoke to the group on Sept. 15.

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Marlene Hauck, Honoree Dr. Washington Hill and chairwoman Aimee Austin
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  • Harry Sayer
  • September 15, 2021
Caring Hearts return for First Step of Sarasota luncheon

The luncheon honored Dr. Washington Hill on Sept. 15.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • September 9, 2021
Boys & Girls Clubs return with leadership breakfast

The 15th annual Intertape Polymer Group Leadership Breakfast was held Sept. 8.

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Nonprofits are carefully watching to see if COVID numbers will impact their events.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • September 6, 2021
Nonprofits look ahead to uncertain season

Changing pandemic landscape makes planning difficult for event organizers.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • June 14, 2021
SRQ Fashion hits the runway for nonprofit

The fashion event on June 13 raised money for Mothers Helping Mothers.

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  • Neighbors
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  • Harry Sayer
  • May 25, 2021
Asolo Repertory Theatre finishes season with Starry Night dinner

The celebratory event was held May 24 at Michael's On East.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • May 7, 2021
The 16th annual Dick Vitale Gala returns to Ritz Carlton, Sarasota

The annual event was held May 7 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • May 1, 2021
Asolo Repertory Theatre takes guests to the Sock Hop at Nathan Benderson Park

The Sock Hop at the Drive In annual gala was held on May 1.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • April 18, 2021
Ballet gala celebrates 30th anniversary

The annual gala was held at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on April 18.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • April 16, 2021
Selby Gardens dazzles guests with Orchid Experience

The reformatted spring fundraiser was held outdoors on April 16.

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