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  • 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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  • 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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Co-Chairwomen Mickey Davis, Rosemary Eure, Honorary Chairwoman Cornelia Matson, and Co-Chairwomen Kathy Coffey and Wendy Carlton
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 1, 2020
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast champions land preservation at Palm Ball 2020

The "Forever Green Forever Blue" ball was held Feb. 1.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 1, 2020
Sarasota Opera Gala colors the town

Sarasota residents gathered at the Ritz Carlton for Sarasota Opera's annual gala.

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Brenda McGowan, Keith Pandeloglou, Tracy Gorman, Kathleen Scotti, Chairwoman Sandra Shahinian, Kate O'Driscoll and Caitlyn Coyle
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 1, 2020
Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation hosts seventh annual Party Under The Stars

The 2020 event was held Feb. 1 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 1, 2020
Gala celebrates Sarasota Police

The third annual gala was held at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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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
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  • 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

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  • 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.

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

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

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  • 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.

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