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Rabbi Stephen Sniderman with Alice and president Murray Blueglass
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  • 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.

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  • 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
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  • 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.

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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.

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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.

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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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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 21, 2020
SPARCC brings out the hits for 40th anniversary fashion show

The 40th anniversary show was hosted at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 20, 2020
Gulf Coast Builders Exchange honors local figures at awards dinner

The annual awards dinner was hosted on Feb. 20 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 20, 2020
Melissa Gilbert joins Tidewell Hospice for annual luncheon

The 11th annual Signature Luncheon was hosted Feb. 20 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 20, 2020
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida celebrates 10th Cooking for Wishes with circus celebration

Cooking for Wishes: A Circus Spectacular was hosted Feb. 21 at Michael's On East.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 19, 2020
First Step Sarasota celebrates family program's 25th anniversary

The annual luncheon was held Feb. 19 at Michael's On East.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • 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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