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Black Tie

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 27, 2019
Designing Daughters disco the night away

The Designing Daughter's Gala 'Studio 54' was held April 26 at Universal Flight Training Hangar.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 25, 2019
NAMI Sarasota County goes green for mental health

An Emerald Evening was held April 25 at Michael's On East.

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Photo by Cliff Roles
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 24, 2019
Gruters' family makes a royal exit as family of five

Meet our new Black Tie reporter, learn the concept behind Clara Reynardus de Villanueva's painting and buy your WWS tickets.

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Actor Perry Sherman, Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards, actor Elizabeth Hawkinson, pianist Angela Steiner and director Peter Rothstein
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 22, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre concludes season with 'Sweeney Todd'

Starry Night Dinner Series 3 was hosted April 22 at the home of Katherine Harris and Richard Ware.

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Incoming Auxillary President Sandy Keir and Outgoing President Linda Bergen
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 17, 2019
Safe Place Rape and Crisis Center celebrates the year

The Celebration Luncheon was hosted April 17 at Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club at Palmer Ranch.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 17, 2019
Lighthouse of Manasota brings painting to life

Art in the Dark had a surprise guest, Ashley Gruters is expecting a little one, Bruce Rodgers is retiring and more this week.

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Top: Jimmy Burke, Elizabeth Gelman, Liba Eisenberg, Jeff Cohen, Sarasota Opera Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi, Ned Eisenberg, Bottom: Tovah Feldshuh and Ed Asner
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 16, 2019
"The Soap Myth" comes to Sarasota Opera House

A VIP Reception was held after the show April 16.

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Co-Chairman Rick Rossiter, Stanley Eding, Executive Director Lucy Nicardi and Co-Chairman Greg Lineham
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 16, 2019
Thunder by the Bay thanks sponsors and volunteers

The Thank You Reception was hosted April 16 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

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Guests enjoyed light appetizers and refreshments.
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 16, 2019
Girls Inc thanks its donors and sponsors

The Donor Appreciation and Celebration was hosted April 16 at the Girls Inc campus.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 15, 2019
Business meets bags for entrepreneur and fashionista Shari Phillips

Shari Phillips' Kate Spade-filled purse collection is far from boring.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 15, 2019
Margaret Barbieri shares thoughts at Showcase Luncheon

The Friends of the Sarasota Ballet luncheon was held April 15 at Michael's On East.

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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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    By
  • 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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    By
  • 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.

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