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Co-Chairs Mark Muse, Barbara Gardner, Kimberley Pelyk and Lynne Koy
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 29, 2019
Safe Place Rape & Crisis Center goes black & white

The annual SPARCCle in the City was held March 29 at The Westin Sarasota.

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Guest Speaker Dr. Karen Hamad, Co-Chairwomen Deb Kabinoff and Chris Voelker, SMHF President Mason Ayres, Co-Chairwoman Angelia Wood and Dr. Wilhelmine Wiese-Rometsch
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 29, 2019
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation presents on partnership

The Women & Medicine Educational Luncheon was held March 29 at Michael's On East.

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Hosts David and Betty-Jean Bavar, Special Guest Guillermo Figueroa and hosts Judy Rudges and Stanley Katz
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 28, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra hosts last dinner series of the season

Dinner Series 3 was held March 28 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

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There were 39 tables set up in the ballroom.
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 27, 2019
Students put their learning to the test at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee hosted HospitaBull March 27.

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Joan Wides
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 27, 2019
Familiar Faces: Joan Wides

Joan Wides builds a bridge from Compeer Sarasota to London, England.

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Cliff Roles
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 27, 2019
FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training student gets engaged with an encore

Forty Carrots Family Center offers up front row parking, voting ends soon for Black Tie Standouts and more on the social scene.

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Sarah Glendening, Christina Russi, Executive Director and CEO Kameron Hodgens, Charlene Altenhain and Andrea Lane
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 26, 2019
Glasser/Schoenbaum's Spring Luncheon celebrates place making

The Collaboration Celebration was held March 26 at The Westin Sarasota.

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Hosts Ron and Rita Greenbaum
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 26, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre shares new season with donors

The Major Donor Season Announcement Party was held March 25 at the Greenbaum's home.

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Co-Chairs Marci and Michael Klein
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 23, 2019
Ringling College of Art & Design makes moves and magic

Avant Garde: A Magical Evening was hosted March 23 at Ringling College.

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President and COE Maribeth Phillips and Bambi Forristall
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 22, 2019
Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee hosts Hot Havana Nights

Tropical Nights was held March 22 at Grove.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 21, 2019
Ringling Legacy Society celebrates members

This year's Legacy Society Luncheon saw more than 200 guests.

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Major Chad Whiten, Honorees Brock and Julie Leach, Chairwoman Kim Cornetet and Major Julie Whiten
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 21, 2019
The Salvation Army Sarasota County hosts Glitz at the Ritz

The Schoenbaum Humanitarian Award Luncheon was held March 21 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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Recipients Ganson Salmon, Levi Hamlin, Kevin Thomas Harvey, Travis Lucas, Yvonne Trobe, Caitlin Crabill, Nicole Woodward, Melvin D. Bozeman Jr., Elissa Pfaender, Jo Ann Whitehead, Jamin Kim, George Hemcher and Steven Aguilo-Arbues
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  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 21, 2019
Sarasota Opera salutes its stars at annual luncheon

Sarasota Opera's Salute to the Stars awards luncheon was held on March 21 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

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Beth and Dr. Herbert Silverstein with Executive Director Melissa Lane
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 21, 2019
Ear Research Foundation celebrates 40 years

Hear & Now was hosted March 20 at Michael's On East.

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Bus Tour Guide Patti Clark and Assistant Bus Tour Guide Beverly Polk
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 20, 2019
Fashion Insider: Happy Thrifters

The Ultimate Resale Shopping Bus Tour takes a tour around Sarasota.

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