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  • Harry Sayer
  • March 4, 2020
Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center hosts Life is Beautiful dinner and silent auction

The seventh annual event was held March 4 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
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  • Harry Sayer
  • March 4, 2020
Easterseals Happiness House empowers community at annual luncheon

The 2020 Abilities Shining Luncheon was held March 4 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
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  • Harry Sayer
  • March 2, 2020
Archie Griffin Pairing Party starts annual golf tournament

The March 2 party benefited Visible Men Academy and Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • March 2, 2020
Goodwill Manasota highlights New Orleans cuisine at Michael's On East.

Temple Beth Shalom takes a walk down memory lane, a big cat finds a new home at Paws on the Catwalk, and more this week.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 29, 2020
Goodwill Manasota brings Mardi Gras to Michael's On East

The 15th annual fundraiser was held Feb. 29 at Michael's On East

  • Black Tie
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 29, 2020
Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center celebrates 30 years with Believe Gala

The center's gala was hosted Feb. 29 at the Hyatt Regency.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 28, 2020
Humane Society of Sarasota introduces art show twist for 14th Paws on the Catwalk

The annual function benefitting Humane Society of Sarasota County had a hands-on element on Feb. 28.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 28, 2020
Meals on Wheels hosts kickoff breakfast

The March for Meals kickoff breakfast was held Feb. 28 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 24, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre celebrates suffragists in style

The Dangerous Ladies Shindig honored legendary women throughout history Feb. 24.

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Rabbi Stephen Sniderman with Alice and president Murray Blueglass
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 23, 2020
Temple Beth Israel bets the house with 41st annual gala

The Las Vegas event was held Feb. 23 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 23, 2020
Animal Rescue Coalitions hosts day for the dogs

The Unconditional Love gala was hosted Feb. 23 at Michael's On East.

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Terry and Marcia McGovern
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 23, 2020
Catholic Charities brings Mardi Gras to Art Ovation

The annual New Orleans-style event was held Feb. 22 at the Art Ovation.

  • Black Tie
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 22, 2020
Michael Kors headlines second annual Red Ribbon Gala

The CAN Community Health event was hosted Feb. 22 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 22, 2020
St. Jude Catholic Church celebrates Father Celestino at gala

The annual event took place Feb. 21 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 22, 2020
John Fogerty rocks the house at Van Wezel Foundation gala

The Inspiration gala was held Feb. 21 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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