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  • November 14, 2021
2021 Artful Lobster benefits Hermitage Artist Retreat

Guests dined on lobster at the annual event Nov. 13.

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  • November 13, 2021
Sunshine from Darkness hosts Inspiring Hope 2021 at Ritz Carlton

The event was held on Nov. 12.

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  • November 13, 2021
Humane Society brings fundraising to its shelter with Faux Paws event

The new event was held Nov. 12.

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Richard Skaggs and USF president Rhea Law
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  • November 8, 2021
USF brings back Brunch on the Bay

The food and drink showcase was held Nov. 7.

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Keith Johnson and President and CEO Phil Tavill
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  • November 7, 2021
Rockin' Lobster returns to Sharky's on the Pier

The seaside fundraiser was held Nov. 6 at Sharky's on the Pier.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 5, 2021
Child Protection Center brings Night of Hope and Healing to Suncoast Air Center

The event made its return on Nov. 4.

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Chairs Karin Gustafson, Priscilla and Jack Schlegel
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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • October 27, 2021
Sarasota Opera welcomes back supporters with Curtain Raiser dinner

The season kickoff was held Oct. 27.

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  • 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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  • 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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  • October 23, 2021
SPARCC celebrates 40 years with Ruby Gala

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

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

The Crystal Ball dog show was held Oct. 16.

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