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Black Tie

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 3, 2018
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet close out the year with a Showcase Luncheon

Principal dancer and assistant ballet mistress Kate Honea spoke at the luncheon Dec. 3 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

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Ryan Blitz and Executive Director Rebecca Blitz with Varun Bulusu
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 1, 2018
Kids enjoy sweet treats at Christmas in Candyland

The annual Make-A-Wish Holiday Fundraiser was hosted Dec. 1 at Michael's On East.

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Co-Chairwomen Carole Crosby and Melissa Furman
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 30, 2018
Designing Women Boutique celebrate with Italian flair

The 16th annual gala was hosted Nov. 30 at Michael's On East.

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Co-Chairs Harry Leopold and Audrey Robbins with Linda and David Green
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 28, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra premiers its first dinner series of the season

Dinner Series 1 was hosted Nov. 28 at Holley Hall.

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Co-Chairs Sherry and Tom Koski
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 28, 2018
Panelists share life journeys during Pines of Sarasota Foundation luncheon

The Wit and Wisdom of Aging Luncheon was held Nov. 28 at Michael's On East.

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Honorees Sharon Spelman, John M. Wilson, Steve Hogan, Barbara Redmond, Vic Meyrich, Stephanie Moss, Marian Wallace, Howard Millman, Bob Naismith and Eberle Thomas
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 27, 2018
Asolo Repertory Theatre celebrates 60 years

The 60th Anniversary Dinner was held Nov. 26 at The Westin Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 26, 2018
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe had a record-breaking live auction at this year's gala

The Hello Gorgeous photo booth queens were crowned, the Women in Power honorees were announced and more on this week's philanthropy scene scoop.

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Co-Chairwoman Heather Hawley, President Ashley Guttridge and Co-Chairwoman Dani Sobolewski
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 21, 2018
Designing Daughters bartend for charity

Drinks with Daughters was hosted Nov. 20 at Evie's on Main.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 21, 2018
Fashion Insider: Animal Print

Bring out your wild side with these prints.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 21, 2018
Friends surprise Graci McGillicuddy at Children's Guardian Fund Luncheon

Graci McGillicuddy celebrated her 77th birthday, Brian Lipton plans a surprise, Cause 4 Fashion tickets are selling quickly and more.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 20, 2018
Familiar Faces: Michelle Kapreilian

Michelle Kapreilian never thought her journey would take her into nonprofit, but she has never felt more at home.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 18, 2018
Equality Florida brings breakfast to dinner time

The Suncoast Celebration was hosted Nov. 18 at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

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Robyn and President and CEO Bill Sadlo
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 18, 2018
Boys & Girls Club honors a legacy

Champions for Children was hosted Nov. 17 at the Lee Whetherington Boys & Girls Club.

  • Black Tie
Chairman Pat Ball and Judy Ball
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 16, 2018
Party at the Point guests get Florida Fancy

Historic Spanish Point hosted its annual fundraiser Nov. 16 on the grounds of its White Cottage.

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Co-Chairwoman Tomeika Hunter-Koski and Debra Flynt-Garrett
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 16, 2018
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe goes groovy

The Let's Get It On Gala was held Nov. 16 at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

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