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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 10, 2019
InStride Therapy hosts charity hoedown

The Black Tie & Blue Jeans Equestrian Gala was held Nov. 9.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 10, 2019
Hermitage Artist Retreat backs creatives with Artful Lobster

The retreat's 2019 fundraiser was held Nov. 9.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 8, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra hosts its first Masterworks Dinner of the season

Masterworks Dinner 1 was held on Nov. 7.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 7, 2019
New College serves up New England dishes at clambake

New College Foundation's 41st clambake was held Nov. 7 at the bayside campus.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 6, 2019
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital mixes cinema and cuisine

The fifth annual Foodlosophy has a cinematic theme Nov. 6 at Michael's On East

  • Black Tie
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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 6, 2019
Pines of Sarasota Foundation celebrates 10 years of Wit and Wisdom

The 10th annual luncheon was hosted Nov. 6 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 4, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre brings the hills alive with "The Sound of Music"

The season's first Starry Night Dinner was hosted Nov. 4 at the Kane residence.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 4, 2019
Key Chorale honors ballet leader at luncheon

Iain Webb was recognized at the 2019 Perfect Pitch luncheon.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 4, 2019
Black Ties & Tales: Sarasota's social scene gets spooky with Halloween

Creative costumes and cool weather are the story this week.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 3, 2019
USF throws breezy bash with Brunch on the Bay

The Bank of America Brunch on the Bay was hosted Nov. 3 at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 3, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra celebrates youth orchestra program's 60th anniversary with brunch

The Nov. 3 brunch celebrated 60 years of the Sarasota Youth Orchestra Program.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 2, 2019
Children First supporters return to Sharky's On The Pier for lobster dinner

Guests enjoyed a breezy Rockin' Lobster dinner Nov. 2.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 30, 2019
Children First takes supporters to the beach for fashion show

Flip Flops & Fashion was held Oct. 30 at Sharky's on the Pier in Venice.

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Photo Courtesy of Cliff Roles
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 28, 2019
Nonprofits mix handbags and happy hour at Lakewood Ranch

Designer Bags, happy hour and tropical photo walls have been what's happening at this week's events.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 27, 2019
UnidosNow empowers Latino community with Noche Latina

Noche Latina 2019 was held Oct. 27 at the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe location.

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