• Alternate Text

  • Loading

  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Black Tie

Co-Chairwomen Carolyn Ann Holder and Ann Magee
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
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.

  • Black Tie
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.

  • Black Tie
Co-Chairs Mark Muse, Barbara Gardner, Kimberley Pelyk and Lynne Koy
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
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
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
Hosts David and Betty-Jean Bavar, Special Guest Guillermo Figueroa and hosts Judy Rudges and Stanley Katz
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
There were 39 tables set up in the ballroom.
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
« 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 »
The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest News

1
Longboat Key Garden Club members considered what improvements they may be able to help further at the island's parks, including Joan Durante Park, during a recent meeting with Sarasota Bay Estuary Program's Ryan Gandy.
  • February 16, 2026
What's to come at Longboat Key's parks?
2
County facing budget consequences
  • February 16, 2026
County facing budget consequences
Sponsored Content
3
  • February 16, 2026
For Sale: 234 Grant Drive Grant Drive Sarasota
Sponsored Content
4
  • February 16, 2026
For Sale: 12705 Stone Ridge Place, Lakewood Ranch
5
Officer Nick Dominis and Coti worked together since 2014.
  • February 16, 2026
Sarasota will honor memory of longtime police dog

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.

The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now