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SMHF President Mason Ayers, Bev and Bob Bartner and SMH President and CEO David Verinder
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  • 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
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 5, 2018
La Musica celebrates the opening of season

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

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  • 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.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 5, 2018
Fashion Insider: NYE Fashion

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

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 5, 2018
Staying proper during season

Local philanthropists share their black tie event etiquette tips.

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  • 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
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  • 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.

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  • 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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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 27, 2018
Asolo Repertory Theatre celebrates 60 years

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

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  • 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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