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Executive Director Julie Leach and Board Chairwoman Marian Moss
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  • 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
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  • 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.

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

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

  • Black Tie
Cliff Roles
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
Sarah Glendening, Christina Russi, Executive Director and CEO Kameron Hodgens, Charlene Altenhain and Andrea Lane
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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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