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Black Tie

Board members and donors came to get the first look at the new building.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • October 26, 2018
Asolo Repertory Theatre unveils new Tamiami Trail building

The Herman and Sharon Frankel Asolo Rep Annex Dedication was hosted Oct. 25 at the Asolo Rep Annex.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • October 25, 2018
Second Change Last Opportunity honors community members

The 23rd Share the Light Luncheon was held Oct. 25 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • October 25, 2018
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens bring ladies to lunch

The first Lunch in the Gardens lecture series was hosted Oct. 25 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • October 24, 2018
Pink ladies take over the Art Ovation for CANDance

Guests enjoy dinner in the sky, Seal is coming to Sarasota and more.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • October 22, 2018
UnidosNow celebrates Day of the Dead at Noche Latina fundraiser

Noche Latina was hosted Oct. 23 on the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe roof.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • October 21, 2018
Sarasota Opera starts diamond anniversary season

The Curtain Raiser Dinner was hosted Oct. 21 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 21, 2018
Rhythm of the Ringling kicks off arts season and museum's performance series

Ringling patrons got the first look at what to expect from the museum’s performance series Oct. 20.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • October 21, 2018
Local stars dance the night away for CAN Community Health

CANDance 2018 was hosted Oct. 20 at the Art Ovation Hotel.

  • Black Tie
Chairwomen Beth Jacobson, Audrey Robbins and Amie Boyle with Honorary Chairwoman Christina Unkel
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • October 20, 2018
Women in sports are honored at third annual gala

The Women's Sports Museum Gala was hosted Oct. 19 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • October 20, 2018
Share Care Global brings India to Sarasota

An Evening in India was held Oct. 19 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
SPARCC President and CEO Jessica Hays, Hope Family Services, Inc. Executive Director Laurel Lynch and WRC Executive Director Ashley Brown
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • October 19, 2018
Three nonprofits come together for handbags & happy hour party

Handbags & Happy Hour was hosted Oct. 19 at the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • October 17, 2018
Goodwill Manasota Ambassadors honored at awards dinner

The Goodwill Manasota Community Ambassador of the Year Awards Dinner was held Oct. 17 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Poonam and Sheena Maini run their restaurant, Tandoor Indian Cuisine, together.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • October 17, 2018
Familiar Faces: Poonam Maini

Poonam Maini carries on her dad’s legacy and passes it onto her children

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • October 15, 2018
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet celebrate a new season

Meet Me at the Barre was hosted Oct. 15 at the FSU Center for The Performing Arts.

  • Black Tie
SPARCC Director of Development Mary Ellen Mancini and SPARCC President and CEO Jessica Hays in the ball pit.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • October 15, 2018
Season is back, and so is Black Tie & Tales

A few babies were born over the summer, Key to the Cure had an untouchable dessert and the Raise the Roof Party guests had a ball.

  • Black Tie
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