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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 13, 2019
PEL hosts rock and roll concert for Sarasota YMCA

Rocking the Roof for our Youth was hosted Jan. 13 at the home of John and Shelly Corey.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 12, 2019
Hearts beat for Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation

The Hospital Gala was held Jan. 12 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 10, 2019
Ringling College Library Association hosts an evening for appreciation

The Platinum Appreciation Reception was held Jan. 10 at the Alfred R. Goldstein Library.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 10, 2019
Ladies lunch with the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

The Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Luncheon was hosted Jan. 10 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 9, 2019
Designing Daughters awards 30 local nonprofits

The 2019 Grant Ceremony was hosted Jan. 9 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

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Photo by Cliff Roles.
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 9, 2019
Black Tie & Tales: Year one down

Thank you, friends, for a purr-fect first year as Black Tie Reporter.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 6, 2019
Sarasota Ballet "Steeles" the show for 28th season gala

The Sarasota Ballet Gala was held Jan. 6 at the Sarasota Opera House honoring Hillary Steele.

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Rob Rominiecki and President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki
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  • Cliff Roles
  • January 2, 2019
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens lights up the new year

The New Year's Eve Gala was held Dec. 31 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 2, 2019
Events to attend in 2019

Here's our picks for the most anticipated events of the season.

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India and Bruce Lesser hold a photo of their husky, Thor, at the Animal Rescue Coalition’s Unconditional Love Gala on Feb. 24.
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 28, 2018
2018: Best of Black Tie

Take a trip down memory lane with these moments from the 2018 event season.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 26, 2018
Black Tie & Tales: 2018 Recap

Let’s take a look back on all that happened during the past year on the social scene.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 19, 2018
Host Essentials

Get ready for your next party with these top tips and essential items.

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Danielle Lizotte, Hostess Sepi Ackerman, Lee Sax, Chelsea Dunbar, Emily Stroud, Julie Smith and Lauren Fineman. Courtesy Photo.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 19, 2018
Holiday parties take the forefront of the social scene

Jim and Charlie Ann Syprett and Ryan and Sepi Ackerman hosted holiday parties, Margaret Wise celebrates her birthday and more.

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Mike Wilson, Executive Director Jennifer Rominiecki, Linda Carson and Bob Harrigan
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 18, 2018
Circle Members flip the switch with the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

The Lights in Bloom Circle Member Preview was held Dec. 18 at the gardens.

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Co-Chairs Chuck and Margie Barancik and Clare and Rich Segall
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 17, 2018
Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast takes guests into the wild

It's a Jungle Out There Celebration was hosted Dec. 16 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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