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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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
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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.

  • Black Tie
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  • 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
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  • 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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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 23, 2019
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens hosts orchid-themed luncheon

The season's first Lunch in the Gardens was hosted Oct. 23 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 22, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre outlines coming season with Welcome Back Party

The annual fall event was held Oct. 22 at the Robert and Beverly Koski Center.

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Photo Courtesy of Cliff Roles
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 21, 2019
Second Chance Last Opportunity shines a light for people in need

Share Care Global plans a two-week India trip for a Sarasota resident, Designing Daughters launches its launches its giving society and more this week.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 20, 2019
Sarasota Opera begins season with Curtain Raiser dinner

The annual kickoff was hosted Oct. 20 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

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The DUNDU production brought a light giant to UnGala.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 19, 2019
The Ringling's UnGala makes a roaring return

"UnGala 2019: the evolution" was held Oct. 19 at the Circus Arts Conservatory.

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