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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 1, 2020
Circus Arts Conservatory puts on a show with Big Top bash

The 2020 Circus Arts Gala was held Jan. 31 at the Ulla Searing Big Top.

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President and CEO Erin McLeod, co-Chairwomen Gail Welch and Helen Glaser and speaker June Glaser Schechner
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 30, 2020
Senior Friendship Center promotes mission at Blooming Friendships

The event was hosted Jan. 30 at Michael's on the Bay

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 30, 2020
Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation hosts annual luncheon at Michael's on the Bay

Dr. Frederick Locke was the keynote speaker at the Jan. 30 luncheon.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 28, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra hosts Ludovic Morlot at the Field Club

The season's fourth dinner was held Jan. 28.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 28, 2020
Embracing Our Differences emphasizes art and diversity at luncheon

The annual luncheon was held Jan. 28 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 27, 2020
Junior League of Sarasota brings the roar at Junior Jamboree 2020

Forks & Corks food and wine festival had a successful Grand Tasting, Junior League hosted a feline fundraiser and more this week.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 26, 2020
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens lays out future plans at Chairman's Circle Dinner

The 9th annual dinner was held Jan. 26.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 26, 2020
Historic Spanish Point launches seacraft at Seafood & Sailboats

The outdoor luncheon was held on Jan. 26.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 26, 2020
Sarasota Concert Association commemorates 75 years at Michael's on the Bay

The association celebrated 75 years with a luncheon and special performance Jan. 26.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 26, 2020
Sarasota drinks up at Forks & Corks 2020

The Sarasota-Manatee Original's food and wine Grand Tasting event was hosted Jan 26 at The Ringling Museum.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 25, 2020
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota celebrates 35 years

Dr. Robert McClure was the keynote speaker for the Jan. 24 event.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 23, 2020
Gulf Coast Builders Exchange brings networking social to Michael's on the Bay

The networking social was held Jan. 23.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 23, 2020
Sarasota-Manatee Originals kicks off Forks & Corks 2020

The kickoff party was held Jan. 23 at the Suncoast Porsche dealership.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 23, 2020
Roskamp Institute hosts film fundraiser at Burns Court Cinema

“When All That’s Left Is Love” made its Sarasota premiere at Burns Court Cinema.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 23, 2020
"Downton Abbey" designer brings jewelry to New College

The New College Foundation hosted Andrew Price for its New Topics lecture on Jan. 23.

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