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Black Tie

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  • Harry Sayer
  • January 9, 2020
Sarasota Opera Guild hosts culinary adventures

The sold-out international food event was held Jan. 9 at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 7, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre hosts Suffragist Project VIP Celebration

The VIP event was held Jan. 6 at Waterworks.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • January 6, 2020
Black Tie figures celebrate the holidays

The Sarasota Ballet had a successful gala and the Black Tie scene celebrated the holidays in this week's Black Tie & Tales.

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Co-chairwomen Emily Walsh, Audrey Robbins and Kate Honea
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  • Harry Sayer
  • January 5, 2020
Sarasota Ballet honors Margaret Barbieri at 29th Season Gala

The Sarasota Ballet's annual gala was held Jan. 5 at the Sarasota Opera House.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 4, 2020
The Perlman Music Program/Suncoast, Inc. puts on sweet 16 celebration

The 16th Anniversary Concert Celebration was held Jan. 4 at the Sarasota Opera House and Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 1, 2020
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens rings in new year

The annual New Year's Eve Gala was again held held Dec. 31 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 21, 2019
Debutantes dazzle at 38th annual ball

The 38th annual Debutante ball was held Dec. 21.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 19, 2019
Black Ties & Tales: Yes, I'm Still Here

Our Black Tie reporter reflects on his first taste of season in Sarasota.

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Co-chairwoman Ronna Ruben, guest speaker Gail Simmons and co-chairwoman Rachael Feldman
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  • Harry Sayer
  • December 16, 2019
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee hosts Gail Simmons for Women's Day luncheon

The annual luncheon was held Dec. 16 at Michael's On East.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 15, 2019
Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast lets hearts shine at 2019 gala

The Hearts of Gold gala was held Dec. 15 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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Co-chairs Lisa Beckstein, Katherine Harris and Cindy Kaiser
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  • Harry Sayer
  • December 13, 2019
Junior League celebrates holidays in the moonlight

The "Dancing Under The Stars" party was held Dec. 13.

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B.J. Creighton, Sascha Scheider, Alex Guerra, Jeff Jamison and Museum of Consciousness founder Carol Vengroff
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 12, 2019
Museum of Consciousness hosts fundraising kickoff

The innovation center's first fundraiser was held Dec. 12.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 12, 2019
Selby Gardens Circle members preview Lights in Bloom

The Chairman's Circle dinner revealed the annual lights show Dec. 12.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 12, 2019
Ringling recognizes Solomon family at preview dinner

Circle Members got an early look at the Syd Solomon: Concealed and Revealed exhibition Dec. 12.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 11, 2019
La Musica celebrates season with guests and a recital

The evening was full of dinner, drinks and chamber music.

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