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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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.
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  • 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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  • 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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President Robin and Mark Serbin
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  • December 16, 2018
Debutantes make their debut at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium

The annual Debutante Ball was held Dec. 15.

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Co-Chairmen Brooke Misantone, Mike Granthon and Dan Starostecki
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 14, 2018
Men sip and savor for the Child Protection Center

Men, Whiskey & Watches was hosted Dec. 13 at the Edson Keith Mansion

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 12, 2018
First of two AJC Winter Lunch & Learn events welcomes author

The American Jewish Committee West Coast Florida hosted the luncheon Dec. 12 at Michael's On East.

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Janet Huelster and Ruth Baker
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 12, 2018
Co-Producers dine on the Sarasota Opera House stage

The Sarasota Opera held its Co-Producer Dinner Dec. 11 at the Sarasota Opera House.

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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.
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 9, 2018
Temple Beth Sholom honors past presidents

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

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  • 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.

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