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Attendees lined up on the dance floor to do the Hustle
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 1, 2019
Evolve Summer Social heats up with a “Saturday Night Fever”

Evolve’s annual summer social was held at the Grove in Lakewood Ranch

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Nikki Sedacca also owns a gallery named after her on Martha’s Vineyard. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Su Byron
  • May 22, 2019
Fashion Insider: Nikki Sedacca's Wearable Art

Philanthropist and jewelry designer Nikki Sedacca gives us a look at her design process.

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President Elect Alicia Chalmers, President Amy Sankes and EVP Kelly Fernandez
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 21, 2019
Junior League of Sarasota passes the gavel to new president

The Junior League of Sarasota Annual Dinner was held May 21 at Art Ovation Hotel.

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Dick Vitale poses with the pediatric cancer survivors in attendance.
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 11, 2019
Dick Vitale Gala raises more than $4.3 million for pediatric cancer research

The gala, which benefited the V Foundation for Cancer Research, was held May 10 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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Author Jane Pollak and Chairwoman Lucy Hedrick
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 9, 2019
Second Chance Last Opportunity welcomes author Jane Pollak

SCLO hosted the Jane Pollak Author Luncheon May 9 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 5, 2019
Forks & Corks pours after date rescheduled earlier this year

The annual Sarasota-Manatee Originals food and wine festival was hosted May 5 at The Ringling Museum.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 3, 2019
Sarasota YMCA hosts Circle of Champions Celebration

The inaugural event was held May 2 at the home of Stanley Kane.

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Designing Women Founder Jean Weidner Goldstein, Board President Ida Zito and board member Linda Gross
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 2, 2019
Designing Women Boutique and Estate Services awards 2018 grants

The 2018 Grant Awards ceremony was held May 2 at BMO Harris Bank.

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Jeff Harris, Martha Ballard and Steve Matthews
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 1, 2019
Florida Winefest and Auction awards $152,000 in grants

The grant award ceremony was held May 1 at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

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Leslie Glass, founder of Reach Out Recovery, and David Denicoff
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 1, 2019
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers honors local service organizations at luncheon

The Celebration of Service Luncheon was held May 1 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Co-Chairwomen Montana Taplinger and Nikki Sedacca
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 1, 2019
Ladies lunch with Ian Prosser

Lunch in the Gardens was held May 1 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
Tammy and Richard Karp. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 1, 2019
Gentlemen play on Sweeney Todd character for Asolo Rep's Starry Night 3

Designing Daughters launch new campaign for tenth anniversary, Tomeika Hunter Koski shares her journey and more on the scene this week.

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Kayleigh Omang gets some puppy kisses at Animal Rescue Coalition’s Unconditional Love Gala Feb. 16 at Michael’s On East.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 30, 2019
Kayleigh Omang says goodbye to Observer Media Group — but not to nonprofits

Black Tie Editor Kayleigh Omang had time for one last column before leaving the company April 30.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 30, 2019
Girls Inc. celebrates a year of success

The Girls Inc. 31st Annual Celebration Luncheon was held April 30 at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 29, 2019
Community Video Archives honors four local leaders

The CVA Hall of Fame Induction and Video Premiere Luncheon was hosted April 29 at Michael's On East.

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