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

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

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 26, 2019
Forks & Corks rescheduled due to weather

The annual outdoor wine festival will be held May 5.

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D'Arcy Arpke and Co-Chairman Michael Klauber
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 24, 2019
VIPs get a preview of what's to come

The Forks & Corks VIP kick off was held Jan. 24 at Sarasota Porsche.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 24, 2019
Old and new friendships blossom for Friendship Center supporters

Blooming Friendships was hosted Jan. 24 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 23, 2019
Embracing Our Differences celebrates diversity at inspiring luncheon

The 16th annual luncheon was hosted Jan. 23 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Moderator Paul Adolphsen with Directors Peter Amster, Nicole A. Watson and Michael Donald Edwards
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 23, 2019
Asolo Rep Theatre directors share their own take at luncheon

The Asolo Repertory Theatre's Director’s Take Luncheon was held Jan. 23 at Art Ovation Hotel.

  • Black Tie
Shaquille O'Neal with VMA students. Photo by Robert Pope.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 23, 2019
Ringling College Library Association delivers tall order to Visible Men Academy

Shaquille O'Neal visits the VMA students, young men help out at Selah Freedom's annual show and local hotel helps nonprofits.

  • Black Tie
Executive Director Bruce E. Rodgers, Honoree Ali MacGraw and Chairwoman Debbi Benedict
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 22, 2019
The Hermitage Artist Retreat brings in celebrated actor and social activist

The Muse Luncheon honored Ali MacGraw Jan. 22 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 22, 2019
Sarasota Opera patrons toast to upcoming gala

The 2019 Gala Patron Sponsor Cocktail Party was held Jan. 21 at The Ritz-Carlton Beach Club.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 20, 2019
Selah Freedom features modern fashions for sixth year

The annual A New Beginning Fashion Event was held Jan. 20 at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota.

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