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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 23, 2019
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County celebrates local champions

Tom and Debbie Shapiro were the honorees at the annual event Nov. 23.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 19, 2019
Aviva Foundation urges compassion and care at Michael's On East

The "Keep The Dream Alive" event took place Nov. 18.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 19, 2019
Tidewell Hospice thanks its patrons at luncheon

The luncheon was held Nov. 18 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 18, 2019
Westcoast Black Theater Troupe marks 20 years with soulful celebration

The 20th anniversary celebration was held Nov. 18 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 18, 2019
2020 Firefly Gala performer announced at Wine, Women & Shoes

Mr. Worldwide is making his way to Sarasota, doctors rocked out, and more this week.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 17, 2019
Equality Florida brings the '90s back at Art Ovation

2019's Suncoast Celebration was hosted Nov. 16 at the Art Ovation Hotel.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 17, 2019
Women’s Sports Museum celebrates with preview center launch party

The launch party was held Nov. 16 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

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Angel Corning, Elizabeth Moore, Lotta Koppan, Beth Noyes and Marilyn Borysek
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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 15, 2019
Forty Carrots pulls out all the stops for Wine, Women & Shoes

The Signature Luncheon was held Nov. 15 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 14, 2019
Argus Foundation celebrates community figures at annual awards dinner

The 18th annual Lifetime Achievement Awards was held Nov. 14 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 14, 2019
Vinters reception starts Wine, Women & Shoes celebration

The VIP reception was held Nov. 14 at Michael's On East.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 14, 2019
WUSF hosts Robert Siegel at first annual luncheon

The Listen Up Luncheon was held Nov. 14 at Michael's on the Bay.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 13, 2019
Children's Guardian Fund helps children soar with fall luncheon

The luncheon was held Nov. 13 at Michael's On East

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 12, 2019
National Philanthropy Day 2019 recognizes local leaders

Local philanthropists celebrated giving back Nov. 12 at Michael's On East.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 11, 2019
Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida stays in style with fall fashion show

Always in Style was held Nov. 11 at Michael's On East.

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  • November 11, 2019
Michael's On East delivers 425 lobsters to New College Foundation clambake

Lobster armies and therapy horses headline a busy week.

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