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Honorees Dr. Lisa Merritt, Lee-En Chung and Linda DiGabriele
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  • December 16, 2021
Designing Women Boutique honors exemplary women at 20th anniversary gala

The event was held Dec. 12.

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  • December 10, 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters recognize supporters at luncheon

The lunch event was held Dec. 9.

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  • December 9, 2021
Sarasota Art Museum throws colorful soiree gala

The annual fundraiser was held Dec. 8.

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CEO and president Jessica Hays with Mary Ellen Mancini
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  • December 9, 2021
SPARCC rings in the holidays with annual luncheon

The Holiday Luncheon was held Dec. 8.

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Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi and Stephanie Sundine in 2021.
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  • December 9, 2021
Sarasota Opera Co-Producers honored at function

The Co-Producers Dinner was held Dec. 7.

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  • December 9, 2021
Florida Center for Early Childhood lights the way with Winter Gala

The annual gala was held Dec. 3.

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  • December 5, 2021
JFCS of the Suncoast throws 35th Anniversary bash

The anniversary celebration was held Dec. 5.

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Cause 4 Fashion models
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  • December 5, 2021
Neuro Challenge Foundation returns to the runway during Cause4Fashion

The annual Neuro Challenge event was held Dec. 3.

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  • December 5, 2021
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe enjoys a Night at the Savoy

The annual gala was held Dec. 4.

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  • November 28, 2021
Donors of Distinction debuts Whiskey for Wishes event

The new event was held at Waterworks on Nov. 27.

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  • November 20, 2021
Townsends honored at Champions for Children 2021

Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties hosted Champions for Children 2021 on Nov. 20.

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AJC Regional Director Brian Lipton kicks off the program.
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  • November 19, 2021
AJC West Coast Florida honors Mark Pritchett at Civic Achievement Award Dinner

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation president/CEO was honored on Nov. 18.

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  • November 18, 2021
Selby Gardens hosts Cocktails at the Cottage at Historic Spanish Point

The new event series started on Nov. 17.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 17, 2021
Sarasota Art Museum offers a fresh perspective at new luncheon series

The event was held Nov. 16.

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Michael Scire, Giselle Arocho, Monica Horne, Jean Rebel, Amy Tuten, Pam Foster, Joan Leonard and Richard Scire
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  • November 14, 2021
Suncoast Blood Centers hits the tables with 2021 Red Hot gala

The event was held on Nov. 13.

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