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Bill Greenfield, 2017 Prize Recipient David Burnett, 2019 Prize Recipient Helga Davis and Joni Greenfield
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 14, 2019
Greenfield Prize awarded to composer Helga Davis

The Greenfield Prize Award Dinner was held April 14 at Michael's On East.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 13, 2019
Lighthouse of Manasota uses art to explore the senses

Art in the Dark was hosted April 14 at Michael's On East.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 13, 2019
Ladies and gentlemen spend a morning in the gardens

The Blossoms Garden Party was held April 13 at The Ringling Museum.

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Michael, Executive Director Lisa and Jordan Berger
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 13, 2019
Beaux Arts Ball iConcept Runway Show shows a kaleidoscope of color

The dinner and fashion show was hosted April 12 at Art Ovation Hotel.

  • Black Tie
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 13, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival gets the party started

Cinema Tropicale was hosted April 12 at The Overton.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 12, 2019
Supporters shine for Visible Men Academy

Shine On! was held April 12 at the Visible Men Academy campus.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 12, 2019
Artist Series Concert Friends celebrate young musicians

The annual gala, "With Eyes to the Future," was hosted April 11 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 10, 2019
La Musica puts musicians in the kitchen

The Musical Chefs Interactive Dinner was hosted April 10 at Michael's Wine Cellar.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 10, 2019
Child Protection Center hosts night in the gardens

Blue Ties & Butterflies was hosted April 10 at Michael's On East.

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Clara Reynardus de Villanueva, Tammy Karp, Donna Koffman, Shelley Sarbey, Jaclyn Brunckhorst, Elisabeth Waters and Umbreen Khalidi-Majeed
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 10, 2019
Seven ladies play up the eight elements of nature for Pique Nique

Child Protection Center starts campaign for 40th anniversary, Brent Greeno sports a special tie and more on this week's social scene.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 9, 2019
Circus Arts Conservatory supporters celebrate arena opening

The CAC Sailor Circus Arena Dedication and Grand Opening Dinner was hosted April 9 at the arena.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 9, 2019
Past Girls Inc. honorees celebrate newest award winners at luncheon

Girl’s Inc.’s honoree luncheon was held at Michael’s On East on April 9.

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Alyson Rozier and Lee Doughtery Ross
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 9, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra Friends toast to another season

The Grande Finale Luncheon: 'Younger Than Springtime!' was hosted April 9 at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.

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Shane Chalke and Artistic Director Leymis Bolaños Wilmott
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 7, 2019
Sarasota Contemporary Dance hosts inaugural fundraiser

Dance Your Part was held April 7 at Waterworks.

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Pat and President Larry Thompson
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 7, 2019
Ringling College of Art and Design celebrates 20 years

The 20th Anniversary Party for Larry Thompson was hosted April 7 at Ringling College.

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