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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 5, 2019
Abilities shine at Easterseals Happiness House annual luncheon

The Abilities Shining Luncheon was held March 5 at Michael's On East.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 4, 2019
Archie Griffin Pairing Party kicks off weekend of golf

The party March 4 at Thee Concession Golf Club benefitted Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota County.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 3, 2019
Wendy Katz awarded at annual Goldie's Legacy Brunch

Hershorin Schiff Community Day School celebrated March 3 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 3, 2019
Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice Bethesda House celebrates Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras Madness was held March 2 at Michael's On East.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 3, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre emulates city of love

Vive les Folies Bergère was hosted March 2 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 2, 2019
Nashville Music Row hits home run in Sarasota

Nashville's Music Row Comes to the Ballpark was hosted March 1 at Ed Smith Stadium.

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Co-Chairwomen Donna Koffman and Tammy Karp with two adoptable puppies.
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 1, 2019
Animal lovers raise a paw to Humane Society of Sarasota County

Paws on the Catwalk was hosted March 1 at Art Ovation Hotel.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 28, 2019
Observer Media Group Black Tie launches new social app

The Black Tie Bash was held Feb. 28 at Michael's On East.

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Jean Weidner Goldstein, President Ida Zito, Tom Urfer, Chairwoman Joan Campo-Liga and Monia Joblin
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 27, 2019
Designing Women Boutique hosts first Salon Series dinner

The Salon Series dinner was held Feb. 27 at Designing Women Boutique.

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President Amy Sankes, Speaker Laura Schroff and Chairwoman Cheryl Burstein
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 27, 2019
Junior League of Sarasota Sustainers spend the afternoon with Laura Schroff

The annual Legacy Luncheon was hosted Feb. 27 at Michael's On East.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 26, 2019
Wonder Women fly into Women's Resource Center awards luncheon

The Spring Legacy Luncheon was hosted Feb. 26 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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Victoria Hulland, Marilyn Nordby and President Donna Maytham
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 25, 2019
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet celebrate Mardi Gras

Carnival at Mardi Gras was hosted Feb. 25 at the Hyatt Regency Boathouse.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 25, 2019
Florida Studio Theatre goes country

Denim & Diamond Shindig was hosted Feb. 25 at FST.

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SCF President Carol Probstfeld, Meredith Michaels, Bill Murphy and David Jones. Photo by Full Focus Photography.
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 25, 2019
Child Protection Center rebrands Venice event

Billy Porter comes to Sarasota soon after making national headlines, Tomeika Hunter Koski becomes a grandma and more on the social scene.

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  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 24, 2019
Temple Sinai hosts gala of roses, recognition

The gala and fundraiser was held at Laurel Oak Country Club.

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