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  • Harry Sayer
  • March 16, 2020
Sarasota philanthropy parents map out quarantine plans

Neuro Challenge shares the love, Sarasota parents prepare for family time, and more.

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Shaina Swan, Traci and Mike Smullen and Julie Swan
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  • Harry Sayer
  • March 14, 2020
A Life Story Foundation celebrates at Big Top

The Cirque to Cure gala was held March 14.

  • Black Tie
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  • Harry Sayer
  • March 12, 2020
Artist Series Concerts Friends Ups the Tempo at 2020 gala

The annual gala was held March 11 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 11, 2020
Keith Lockhart headlines latest Sarasota Orchestra Guest Conductor Dinner

The sixth guest conductor dinner was held March 10 at Michael's on the Bay

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 10, 2020
Sarasota Opera hosts Double Co-Producers Dinner at Ritz-Carlton

The dinner was held March 9 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 8, 2020
CAN Community Health names new CANDance fundraising champion

The 2019 fundraiser's wrap party was held March 8.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • March 8, 2020
Aviva Foundation celebrates International Women's Day with new dinner

The first Women of Aviva was held March 8 at Michael's On East.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 8, 2020
Temple Sinai hosts Purim ball gala

The 2020 event was to celebrate new rabbi Samantha Kahn.

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Co-Chairs Chelsea Spalding and Tyler Roberts
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  • Harry Sayer
  • March 8, 2020
Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center shows art in a new light at dinner

The annual dinner was held March 7 at Michael's On East.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • March 8, 2020
Asolo Repertory Theatre brings Bollywood to life

A Bollywood Ball was held March 7 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 7, 2020
Residents celebrate Purim in paradise

Purim in Paradise was held at Nathan Benderson Park and benefitted Hershorin Schiff Community Day School.

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Executive Director Jackie Ott Jaakola and Alexis Meininghaus
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 6, 2020
Cat Depot brings cats to water at Whiskers and Waves fundraiser

The annual fundraiser was held March 6 at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • March 6, 2020
Selby Gardens hosts massive table meal

The annual The Garden to Plate Wine Dinner was hosted March 6 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • March 6, 2020
Sisterhood for Good brings spring fashions to Hyatt Regency

The second annual lunch and fashion show was held March 6 at Michael's On East.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 5, 2020
Planned Parenthood touts "Unstoppable" coalition at dinner

Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida's Sarasota Dinner and Silent Auction: Together We Are Unstoppable was held March 5 at the Circus Arts Conservatory

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