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  • January 26, 2020
Historic Spanish Point launches seacraft at Seafood & Sailboats

The outdoor luncheon was held on Jan. 26.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • January 25, 2020
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota celebrates 35 years

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

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  • January 23, 2020
Gulf Coast Builders Exchange brings networking social to Michael's on the Bay

The networking social was held Jan. 23.

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  • January 23, 2020
Sarasota-Manatee Originals kicks off Forks & Corks 2020

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

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  • 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.

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  • 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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  • January 22, 2020
Exemplary women honored at National Council of Jewish Women luncheon

The 2020 Women in Power luncheon honored four women at Michael's On East.

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The book signing was hosted byBarb Tye and Julia Prewitt.
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  • January 20, 2020
Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good celebrates book launch at Bird Key

The book signing event Jan. 19 benefited Selah Freedom.

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  • January 19, 2020
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium highlights research park at Farm to Fillet

The first Farm to Fillet event was held Jan. 19.

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Hershorin Schiff Community Day School Head of School Dan Ceaser, Wendy Katz, honoree Sue Rosin, Rabbi Michael Werbow and Stacey Edelman
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  • January 19, 2020
Hershorin Schiff Community Day School hosts fourth annual Goldie Feldman Award Brunch

Sue Rosin was honored at Michael's On East Jan. 19.

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  • January 16, 2020
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee recognizes top donors with Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Luncheon

The 2020 Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Luncheon was hosted Jan. 16 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

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  • January 16, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra welcomes conductor Steven Sloane

The music director of the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra was the star of the third Masterworks dinner.

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  • January 16, 2020
Designing Daughters aids nonprofits at grant ceremony

The organization provided close to $100,000 to local nonprofits.

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