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Alice Newlon, Suncoast Commission on the Status of Women President Gini Hyman, Lucy Lapides and Rosalie Shaffer
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  • Harry Sayer
  • August 24, 2019
Women groups celebrate 19th amendment anniversary with annual luncheon

The Suncoast Commission on the Status of Women saw more than 300 guests attend its celebratory luncheon Aug. 24

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  • Harry Sayer
  • August 14, 2019
Fashion Insider: Ties and Bow Ties

Fashion Insider

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 8, 2019
Familiar Faces: Tomeika Hunter-Koski

Hunter-Koski's time as board member with the Forty Carrot Family Center is the latest stop on a lifelong journey of caring for children and families.

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Wendy Feinstein, speaker Holly Huffnagle and Regional Director Brian Lipton
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  • Harry Sayer
  • August 6, 2019
AJC wraps 2019 Summer Lunch & Learn series

Holly Huffnagle, assistant director of international relations for AJC Los Angeles, spoke to the importance of coalition building Aug. 6 at Michael's On East.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • July 26, 2019
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe sends off 'Soul Man' tour with soiree

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Soul Men will perform at the National Black Theatre Festival from July 29 to Aug. 3.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 21, 2019
Samantha's Friends throws Big Easy bash

Samantha's Friends brought some Big Easy flair to its Mardi Gras Madness fundraiser July 21.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • July 17, 2019
Selah Freedom's 'Next Level Gratitude' event celebrates donors

Selah Freedom honored its top donors at its 'Next Level Gratitude' event.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 17, 2019
Heart Gallery captures foster children's personalities through photography

Heart Gallery of Sarasota captures foster children's personalities through photography

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  • Harry Sayer
  • July 14, 2019
Alliance Francaise de Sarasota celebrates La Fête Nationale

Alliance Francaise de Sarasota celebrated French independence at the Bastille Day Gala July 14.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 11, 2019
Ringling circle members gather for exhibition dinner

The Ringing has a new exhibit and supporters marked the occasion with a preview dinner.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 3, 2019
Sarasota Grand Prix Festival kicks off festivities with bayfront party

The Grand Prix Festival is underway - take a look at our gallery from the kickoff party!

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 25, 2019
AJC kicks off 2019 Summer Lunch & Learn Series

It's the summertime - which means AJC's Lunch & Learn series is back in action. Check out our gallery!

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 14, 2019
Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee antes up during casino night

Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee brought diamonds and denim to the Grove Thursday night.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 14, 2019
Let's Start the Show

The Observer has a new Black Tie reporter. Learn all about Harry Sayer.

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Mary Pat Radford, Paul and Jenni Hudson attended the 2009 UnGala Gala.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • June 11, 2019
The Ringling's UnGala returns this October

The Ringling's UnGala: The Evolution is coming to The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art courtyard Oct. 19.

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