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Kate Honea, Education Director Christopher Hird and DNG Program Director Lisa Townsend
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 11, 2019
The Sarasota Ballet stays on pointe with helping students

The On Pointe Luncheon was hosted March 11 at Michael's On East.

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Joann Schoenbaum Miller, Phil King and Karen Holbrook hold a framed article referencing Phil’s estate gift and which shares a picture of Phil and Betty. Photo by Cliff Roles.
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 11, 2019
Phil King starts new scholarship in honor of late friend, Betty Schoenbaum

Seth Morano gets another standing ovation, Black Tie is taking nominations for season standouts and more this week.

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Chairman of the board Richard Pelton and Executive Director Suzy Brenner
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 11, 2019
Paradise Center supporters break out their dancing shoes

The center's annual fundraiser celebrated the 50s March 10 at Temple Beth Israel.

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Co-Chairs Jo and Stan Rutstein
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 10, 2019
Cause 4 Hope shines light on Parkinson's

The annual Neuro Challenge Foundation gala was hosted March 9 at Michael's On East.

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Co-Chairs Doug and Shari Phillips
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 9, 2019
Banyan Ball guests travel around the world in one night

Supporters of The Out-of-Door Academy gathered March 9 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota for the annual fundraiser.

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Rob and Executive Director Jennifer Rominiecki
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 9, 2019
Supporters wine and dine in the gardens

The Garden to Plate Wine Dinner was hosted March 8 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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Co-Chairwomen Charlie Ann Syprett, Mary Braxton-Joseph, Audrey Robbins and Penny Hill
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 8, 2019
Planned Parenthood brings supporters to their feet

Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida's Sarasota Dinner and Silent Auction: Fighting for Truth and Care for All, took place March 7 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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Opening Night Sponsor Party Chairwoman Bunny Skirboll, Jewish Film Festival Co-Chairwoman Cheryl Shapiro, opening night film producer Jeremy Newberger and Jewish Film Festival Co-Chairwoman Fran Braverman
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 6, 2019
The 2019 Jewish Film Festival kicks off with home run

The baseball-themed Opening Night Sponsor Party was held March 6 at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 6, 2019
Goodwill Manasota goes Mardi Gras

The event was celebrated March 5 at Michael's On East.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 6, 2019
The pink ladies flock together again at Women's Resource Center Luncheon

Girls Inc. goes to the ballpark, Cornelia Matson celebrates her birthday and an animal lover goes the extra step this week.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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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