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Black Tie

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 12, 2018
Designing Women Boutique rings in the holidays

The Holiday Open House was held Dec. 11 at Designing Women Boutique.

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Katherine Harris and Richard Ware. Photo by Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 12, 2018
Katherine Harris hosts Downton Abbey Christmas at her home

530 Burns Court thanks its friends and clients, Make-A-Wish Southern Florida wins the holiday parade float contest and more on the philanthropy scene.

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Hostess Elizabeth Moore and Michael Donald Edwards
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 10, 2018
Asolo Repertory Theatre opens up "The Crucible"

Starry Night Dinner 2 was hosted Dec. 10 at the home of Elizabeth Moore.

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Joe Floersheimer and Hilda Siderman
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 9, 2018
Temple Beth Sholom honors past presidents

Celebrate! was hosted Dec. 9 at Temple Beth Sholom.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 8, 2018
The Florida Center for Early Childhood hosts An Enchanted Evening

The annual Winter Gala was held Dec. 7 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 7, 2018
Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson's hosts first ever sold-out event

The Cause 4 Fashion Luncheon was held Dec. 7 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 7, 2018
Sarasota Opera Guild celebrates the season with annual luncheon

The Poinsettia Luncheon was held Dec. 7 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

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SMHF President Mason Ayers, Bev and Bob Bartner and SMH President and CEO David Verinder
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 7, 2018
Honorees awarded at the Corinthian Celebration dinner

The Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation thanked its top donors Dec. 6 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

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Chairwoman Sally Faron and Ellen Cavanaugh
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 5, 2018
La Musica celebrates the opening of season

Sonata a Due was hosted Dec. 4 at The Field Club.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 5, 2018
CenterRing Society honors first Ring Mistress

The Circus Arts Conservatory held the celebratory dinner Dec. 4 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 5, 2018
Fashion Insider: NYE Fashion

Get ready for the most sparkly evening of the year with these styles.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 5, 2018
Staying proper during season

Local philanthropists share their black tie event etiquette tips.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 5, 2018
Katy McBrayer and Jim Lynch celebrated a new home and new engagement

Cuban art exhibit displays local art, Michael's On East catering queen gets on stage and more from this week's events.

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Chairwoman Gail Welch, Director of Compeer Sarasota Lynn Buehler, Volunteer Coordinator Dale Wolfson and Compeer Founder Bunny Skirboll
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 3, 2018
Compeer Sarasota celebrates its top donors

The second annual Thank You for Being a Compeer Friend event took place Dec. 3 at The Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 3, 2018
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee welcomes Nancy Spielberg

The Women's Day Luncheon was hosted Dec. 3 at the Art Ovation Hotel.

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