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Black Tie

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  • Harry Sayer
  • December 10, 2019
Sarasota Opera hosts dinner for Co-Producers

The annual dinner was held Dec.10.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 10, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre brings 1930s vibes with Starry Night dinner

Starry Night Dinner 2 was hosted Dec. 9 at the Beau Ciel.

  • Black Tie
Co-chairs Matt Walsh, Lisa Walsh, Emily Walsh, Marilyn Shuman, Regional President Anne Virag, Regional Director Brian Lipton, and co-chairs Jo and Stan Rutstein
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 9, 2019
American Jewish Committee recognizes regional president Anne Virag

ACJ West Coast Florida honored Virag for her work at the Dec. 9. dinner.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 9, 2019
Buffalonians flock to Michael's On East for Sarasota Orchestra dinner

Locals get creative with costumes, All Star Children's Foundation gets a grant boost, and more this week.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 8, 2019
Designing Women Boutique celebrates the past and future at 17th annual gala

The "Forever Young" fundraiser was held Dec. 8 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 7, 2019
Sarasota Art Museum celebrates grand opening with glamorous gala

The museum's Grand Opening Gala was held Dec. 7.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 7, 2019
Poodle patrons return for sixth annual Puttin' on the Poodle

The annual luncheon took place Dec. 7 at the Embassy Suites,

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 6, 2019
Florida Center for Early Childhood celebrates 40 years

The Once Upon A Time gala was held Dec. 6 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 5, 2019
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast promotes partnerships at luncheon

The Igniting Potential luncheon was held Dec. 5 at Michael's on the Bay.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 5, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra continues guest conductor series at Michael's On East

JoAnn Falleta was the guest conductor for the Dec. 4 dinner.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 4, 2019
Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson's puts on fashion luncheon

2019's Cause 4 Fashion was held Dec. 4 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

  • Black Tie
Roger and advisory board chairwoman Alisa Pettingell with Executive Director Doug Staley
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 3, 2019
Child Protection Center highlights fundraising captains

The organization's many captain's were honored at a Dec. 3 celebration.

  • Black Tie
Photo Courtesy Cliff Roles
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 2, 2019
All Star Foundation throws kickoff party

The foundation updated donors on the state of the campus, Michael's On East prepares for the holidays, and more.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 29, 2019
Familiar Faces: Tracey McCammack

Tracey McCammack has been catering Black Tie events at Michael’s On East for more than 20 years.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 26, 2019
Designing Daughters serve up drinks at fundraising event

Drinks with Daughters was held Nov. 26 at Evie's On Main.

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