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Co-Chairs Matt and Krystel Beall, Stan and Jo Rutstein, Carol and Richard Kalikow and Lisa and Mitch Olan
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 7, 2019
Children First celebrates with storybooks

Fairytale Ball: "The Enchanted Library" was hosted April 6 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 6, 2019
Ringling Inspires campaign raises more than $100 million

The fundraising campaign finished a year ahead of schedule.

  • Black Tie
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 6, 2019
Florida Winefest & Auction hosts main event

The Grand Tasting, Brunch & Charity Auction was held April 6 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 6, 2019
Florida Winefest & Auction wines and dines on Lemon Avenue

Banquet on the Block was held April 5.

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Co-Chairwomen Carolyn Ann Holder and Ann Magee
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 5, 2019
Sarasota Opera celebrates six decades

The Diamond Anniversary Celebration Concert and Dinner was hosted April 5 at Sarasota Opera House and Art Ovation Hotel.

  • Black Tie
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 5, 2019
Donors dine in darkness to raise awareness

Southeastern Guide Dogs hosted Dining in the Dark April 4 at Art Ovation Hotel.

  • Black Tie
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 4, 2019
Ladies lunch at Pique Nique Sur la Baie at Winefest

The Florida Winefest & Auction kicked off April 4 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Black Tie
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 3, 2019
Kesha delivers "Godzilla" on request

My OMG days are winding down, the Black Tie App is working on updating, a local fashionista paints with color and more this week.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 2, 2019
Guests go to Narnia for Asolo Repertory Theatre's Season on Stage

The end of the season celebration was hosted April 1 on the Asolo's main stage.

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Executive Director Julie Leach and Board Chairwoman Marian Moss
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 1, 2019
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe hosts a family picnic

April Fools' Fête on April 1 celebrated Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's education programs.

  • Black Tie
Honorees Joan and Brian Wides
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 1, 2019
Compeer Sarasota honors Brian and Joan Wides

The 2019 Benefit Luncheon was held April 1 at Michael's On East.

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AJC Regional President Anne Virag, Guest Speaker Seffi Kogen and AJC Regional Director Brian Lipton
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 31, 2019
American Jewish Committee honors Tom and Sherry Koski

The National Human Relations Award Dinner was held March 31 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 30, 2019
The Firefly Gala gets glittery with Kesha

Forty Carrots Family Center's annual gala was held March 30 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Jeff Hotchkiss and Executive Director of The Ringling Steven High
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 29, 2019
Ringling supporters take a trip back in time for Wine Walk

The Ringling was transformed into a world's fair for Wine Walk to Ca' d'Zan March 29.

  • Black Tie
Executive Director Jackie Ott Jaakola and Chairwoman Alexis Meininguas
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 29, 2019
Cat Depot meows for Mardi Gras

Meow Masquerade was hosted March 29 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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