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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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
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  • 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

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  • 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
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  • 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.

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  • 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

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  • 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.

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  • 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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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

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

Fashion Insider

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  • 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.

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