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Speakers Aly Busse and Karen Osborne
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 7, 2019
Ladies in science celebrate with tea party

Tea for the Sea was held Feb. 6 at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.

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Meg Lowman
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 6, 2019
Scientist mimics monarch butterfly with custom dress

50 Rotary Clubs band together, Circus Arts Conservatory puts a twist on pouring, Black Tie Bash is back and more this week.

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Beyond Yoga, T.Georgiano's Boutique, $95
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 6, 2019
Fashion Insider: Athletic wear

Getting started on your fitness routine starts with the right outfit.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 3, 2019
Sarasota Opera Gala kicks off the 2019 Winter Opera Festival

Opera Gala: 'A Jeweled Affair — An Evening of Glamour and Glitz' was held Feb. 2 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 2, 2019
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast hosts night of nature

Palm Ball Woods of Wonder was held Feb. 2 at Bay Preserve at Osprey.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 1, 2019
Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County goes Western

Steak and Burgers 2019 served as both a fundraiser for Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County and celebration of the Youth of the Year.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 1, 2019
Circus Arts Conservatory throws showstopping soiree

The 2019 All New Circus Arts Gala was held Feb. 1 at the Ulla Searing Bigtop.

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Chairwoman Joan Campo-Liga and Faith Goldman
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 1, 2019
Guests learn about forgetfulness and aging

The Salon Series Luncheon was hosted Jan. 31 at Designing Women Boutique.

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Lucia and Steve Almquist
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 30, 2019
Chairman Circle celebrates a shining knight

The Chairman Circle Preview was held Jan. 30 at The Ringling Museum.

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Mimi Carlin gets a blow out at Blow la la.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 30, 2019
Fashion Insider: Gala ready

See how co-chairwoman Mimi Carlin gets ready for her big event.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 29, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra hosts second dinner series of the year

The New Four Seasons Chamber Dinner was held Jan. 29 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 29, 2019
Marie Selby Botanical Garden patrons dine for eighth year

The annual Chairman's Circle Dinner was held Jan. 28 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 28, 2019
We Care Manatee hosts feathery evening

Black Tie Bash is back, Embracing Our Differences honors late co-founder, Forks & Corks has been rescheduled and more news on the scene this week.

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Mya Widmyer, Nathalie Michalowski, Melissa Morsli, Dawnyelle Singleton, Shana Zamikoff
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • January 28, 2019
Honorable community educators awarded by Visible Men Academy

The Impact Awards were held Jan. 26 at the Art Ovation Hotel.

  • Black Tie
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  • Katie Johns
  • January 27, 2019
Catholic Charities Ball celebrates 30 years

The 30th annual event was held Jan. 26. at The Westin Sarasota.

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