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

The event has held Feb. 17 at

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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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