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The #CiaoBellas — consisting of Tammy Karp, Umbreen Khalidi-Majeed, Donna Koffman, Melissa Morsli, Ashley Kozel, Lauren Bermudez, Shari Phillips and Elisabeth Waters - won this year's Amazing Raise scavenger hunt.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 12, 2019
Teams race across Sarasota for SPARCC scavenger hunt

SPARCC's Amazing Raise scavenger hunt and Raise the Roof party were held Oct. 13.

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Brian Lipton has served as the regional director of AJC West Coast Florida since 2007.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 11, 2019
Familiar Faces: Brian Lipton

After a life of traveling, the AJC West Coast Florida Regional Director is proud to call Sarasota his home.

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Visible Men Academy founders Louis Parker, Cindy Cavallaro Day, Shannon Rohrer-Phillips and Neil Phillips
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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 10, 2019
Visible Men Academy shares the love at annual lunch

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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 8, 2019
Choral Artists of Sarasota welcome musical director with Reinvention Luncheon

The choral group welcomed Todd Craven to Michael's On East for its Reinvention Luncheon.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 7, 2019
Season is Back, Baby

CANDance’s Tournament of Champions brought the noise, The Golden Ticket fundraiser transformed Michael’s On East and I learned to love Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 5, 2019
Dogs boogie for Donte's Den

Top Dog 2019 was held Oct. 4 at the Bird Key Yacht Club.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • September 28, 2019
Girls Scouts guests cut loose at Denim and Pearls

The 2019 Denim and Pearls fundraiser was held Sept. 28 at Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida Event and Conference Center.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • September 28, 2019
Benjamin Gilkey Fund reimagines Michael's On East with Golden Ticket fundraiser

The fund for innovative cancer research put on a Willy Wonka-themed fundraiser Sept. 28.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • September 27, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra starts dinner series with Beethoven Fall event

Orchestra patrons enjoyed a Q&A with featured conductor Marcelo Lehninger.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 27, 2019
All Faiths Food Bank supporters return for second Autumn Harvest dinner

The family-style dinner fundraiser had more than 100 guests eating together Sept. 27.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 27, 2019
Roskamp Institute works toward Alzheimer’s cure at Grey Matters

The research organization hosted its third Alzheimer's research symposium on Sept. 27.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 21, 2019
Sarasota-Bradenton Project Guide Right Foundation throws Black & White bash

The nonprofit hosted its 36th annual gala Sept. 21 at The Westin Sarasota.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • September 21, 2019
Girls Inc. supporters play to win at Totally Tailgate

Guests embraced the game day spirit at Girls Inc. Of Sarasota County's annual tailgate party Sept. 21 at Michael's On East.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • September 21, 2019
Sarasota Opera supporters dine out at Taste of Downtown

The 2019 food and wine festival was held Sept. 21 at the Sarasota Opera House

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  • Harry Sayer
  • September 20, 2019
Planned Parenthood Friends Council puts on wine social

2019's Rosé for Reproductive Rights was held at Michael's Wine Cellar Sept. 20.

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