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  • 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

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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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  • 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.

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    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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Mote President and CEO Michael P. Crosby with Chairwoman Judy Graham
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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 26, 2019
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium urges coral conservation at Oceanic Evening

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium , Oceanic Evening, This year's Oceanic Evening was hosted Oct. 27 at the The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 25, 2019
Junior League of Sarasota celebrates with color and fashion at annual Lilly luncheon

The sixth annual Lilly Luncheon and Fashion Show was hosted Oct. 25 at The Westin Sarasota.

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Event co-chairs Elizabeth Moore, Marko Radisic, Jennifer Fox and President and CEO Elizabeth Melendez-Fisher Good
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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 25, 2019
Selah Freedom surprises supporters at rooftop function

Several supporters were awarded for their work fighting sex trafficking Oct. 25 at The Westin Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 24, 2019
Safari Sarasota guests cook up dishes at interactive dinner

The safari-inspired dinner had guests making their own meals Oct. 24 at Michael's On East.

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