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Black Tie

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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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • September 20, 2019
SunCoast Blood Bank goes all-in with Red Hot event

The Red Hot fundraiser was held Sept. 21 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 19, 2019
Foundation for Dreams and Dream Oaks camp launches two-day event with dinner party

The nonprofit hosted the 16th annual Endless Summer Nights at the IMG Academy Golf Club

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 4, 2019
Women's Council of Realtors Sarasota displayed patriotic colors at fashion show

Women's Council of Realtors Sarasota hosted its 'Stars, Stripes & Style' fundraiser on Sept. 4 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 29, 2019
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer kicks off fundraising season with pink party

The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer kickoff reception also revealed candidates in the Real Men Wear Pink fundraising initiative.

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