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Roger and advisory board chairwoman Alisa Pettingell with Executive Director Doug Staley
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  • Harry Sayer
  • December 3, 2019
Child Protection Center highlights fundraising captains

The organization's many captain's were honored at a Dec. 3 celebration.

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Photo Courtesy Cliff Roles
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  • December 2, 2019
All Star Foundation throws kickoff party

The foundation updated donors on the state of the campus, Michael's On East prepares for the holidays, and more.

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  • November 29, 2019
Familiar Faces: Tracey McCammack

Tracey McCammack has been catering Black Tie events at Michael’s On East for more than 20 years.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 26, 2019
Designing Daughters serve up drinks at fundraising event

Drinks with Daughters was held Nov. 26 at Evie's On Main.

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  • November 23, 2019
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County celebrates local champions

Tom and Debbie Shapiro were the honorees at the annual event Nov. 23.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 19, 2019
Aviva Foundation urges compassion and care at Michael's On East

The "Keep The Dream Alive" event took place Nov. 18.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 19, 2019
Tidewell Hospice thanks its patrons at luncheon

The luncheon was held Nov. 18 at Michael's On East.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 18, 2019
Westcoast Black Theater Troupe marks 20 years with soulful celebration

The 20th anniversary celebration was held Nov. 18 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 18, 2019
2020 Firefly Gala performer announced at Wine, Women & Shoes

Mr. Worldwide is making his way to Sarasota, doctors rocked out, and more this week.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 17, 2019
Equality Florida brings the '90s back at Art Ovation

2019's Suncoast Celebration was hosted Nov. 16 at the Art Ovation Hotel.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 17, 2019
Women’s Sports Museum celebrates with preview center launch party

The launch party was held Nov. 16 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

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Angel Corning, Elizabeth Moore, Lotta Koppan, Beth Noyes and Marilyn Borysek
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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 15, 2019
Forty Carrots pulls out all the stops for Wine, Women & Shoes

The Signature Luncheon was held Nov. 15 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 14, 2019
Argus Foundation celebrates community figures at annual awards dinner

The 18th annual Lifetime Achievement Awards was held Nov. 14 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 14, 2019
Vinters reception starts Wine, Women & Shoes celebration

The VIP reception was held Nov. 14 at Michael's On East.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 14, 2019
WUSF hosts Robert Siegel at first annual luncheon

The Listen Up Luncheon was held Nov. 14 at Michael's on the Bay.

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