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  • February 17, 2020
Sarasota Opera's Co-Producers celebrate season at luncheon

The event has held Feb. 17 at

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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 17, 2020
Renaissance Man

Nati Shabbat is bringing a higher quality of sound to Sarasota.

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Gregg Matthews, Greg McDaniel, Co-Chairman Donald Reaves, Tina Paradissis, Grand Sire Archon Gregory Vincent, Aundria Castleberry, Co-Chairman Vincent Foderingham, Randall Morgan and Herman Bell. Photo courtesy of Cliff Roles
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 16, 2020
Sarasota gets romantic with Valentine's Day

The Suncoast was full of romance during the Valentine's Day Weekend.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 14, 2020
Asolo Repertory Theatre takes donors "Into The Breeches"

The production's opening night and after-party had a lively turnout Feb. 14.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 12, 2020
Junior League of Sarasota Sustainers invite Marie Benedict to legacy luncheon

The 18th annual luncheon was held Feb. 12 at Michael's On East

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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 10, 2020
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet celebrate Graziano, Webb

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet gathered on Feb. 10 at Michael's On East.

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Executive Director Sue Seiter, Kirsten Russell, Bob Woodward and Roxie Jerde
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 10, 2020
Bob Woodward comes to Sarasota for author luncheon

The eighth annual Author Luncheon was hosted Feb. 11 at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

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Frank Wozniak, Sue Connizzo, Jean Cipriano and Jeanette Wozniak
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 9, 2020
Catholic Charities Ball brings '20s twist to the Ritz

Tim Tebow was the guest speaker at the Feb. 9 gala held at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 8, 2020
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens puts on surrealist celebration with Orchid Ball

Orchid Ball: Expect the Unexpected was held Feb 8.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 8, 2020
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast host girls' day out

The 2020 Live, Laugh, Love Extravaganza was held Feb. 8 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 8, 2020
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County honors youth at Steak & Burger

Steak & Burger 2020 highlighted the Youth of the Year on Feb. 7

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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 8, 2020
Suncoast Charities for Children kicks off Thunder by the Bay

The "Born to be Wild" kickoff party was held Feb. 7 at the White Buffalo Saloon.

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Fawne and Phillip Adams
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 7, 2020
Child Protection Center hosts Night of Hope and Healing in Venice

The event was held Feb. 6 at the Suncoast Air Center.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 4, 2020
Compeer Sarasota advocates for humor's impact on health at annual luncheon

The 5th annual luncheon was held Feb. 4 at Michael's On East.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 2, 2020
The Sarasota Manatee Guild of Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital Foundation host winemaker's dinner

The Sarasota Manatee guild raised nearly $14,000 for mental health, Asolo Rep donors got a Bollywood preview, and the Circus Gala was full of magic this week.

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