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B.J. Creighton, Sascha Scheider, Alex Guerra, Jeff Jamison and Museum of Consciousness founder Carol Vengroff
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  • Harry Sayer
  • December 12, 2019
Museum of Consciousness hosts fundraising kickoff

The innovation center's first fundraiser was held Dec. 12.

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  • December 12, 2019
Selby Gardens Circle members preview Lights in Bloom

The Chairman's Circle dinner revealed the annual lights show Dec. 12.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • December 12, 2019
Ringling recognizes Solomon family at preview dinner

Circle Members got an early look at the Syd Solomon: Concealed and Revealed exhibition Dec. 12.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 11, 2019
La Musica celebrates season with guests and a recital

The evening was full of dinner, drinks and chamber music.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • December 10, 2019
Sarasota Opera hosts dinner for Co-Producers

The annual dinner was held Dec.10.

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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 10, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre brings 1930s vibes with Starry Night dinner

Starry Night Dinner 2 was hosted Dec. 9 at the Beau Ciel.

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Co-chairs Matt Walsh, Lisa Walsh, Emily Walsh, Marilyn Shuman, Regional President Anne Virag, Regional Director Brian Lipton, and co-chairs Jo and Stan Rutstein
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  • Harry Sayer
  • December 9, 2019
American Jewish Committee recognizes regional president Anne Virag

ACJ West Coast Florida honored Virag for her work at the Dec. 9. dinner.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • December 9, 2019
Buffalonians flock to Michael's On East for Sarasota Orchestra dinner

Locals get creative with costumes, All Star Children's Foundation gets a grant boost, and more this week.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • December 8, 2019
Designing Women Boutique celebrates the past and future at 17th annual gala

The "Forever Young" fundraiser was held Dec. 8 at Michael's On East.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • December 7, 2019
Sarasota Art Museum celebrates grand opening with glamorous gala

The museum's Grand Opening Gala was held Dec. 7.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • December 7, 2019
Poodle patrons return for sixth annual Puttin' on the Poodle

The annual luncheon took place Dec. 7 at the Embassy Suites,

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  • Harry Sayer
  • December 6, 2019
Florida Center for Early Childhood celebrates 40 years

The Once Upon A Time gala was held Dec. 6 at Michael's On East.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • December 5, 2019
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast promotes partnerships at luncheon

The Igniting Potential luncheon was held Dec. 5 at Michael's on the Bay.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • December 5, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra continues guest conductor series at Michael's On East

JoAnn Falleta was the guest conductor for the Dec. 4 dinner.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • December 4, 2019
Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson's puts on fashion luncheon

2019's Cause 4 Fashion was held Dec. 4 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

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