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Black Tie

    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 5, 2018
Ringling Museum hosts exhibit opening

The Circle Member Preview on Sept. 4 showcased a new exhibit opening, 'Storytelling, from the Horvitz collection.

  • Black Tie
Chairwoman Becca Towery and Women’s Council of Realtors Sarasota Director of Membership Rebecca Dalton
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 5, 2018
Women’s Council of Realtors Sarasota brings new paws to the catwalk

Women’s Council of Realtors Sarasota hosted its 2017 Fashion Show: Couturier & Canines on Sept. 5 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Wedding Professionals Tomorrowland Party eventgoers Kourtney Culler, Christina Harris and Alisa Forbis. Forbis purchased her top at Express. Photo by Love & Style Photography
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • September 5, 2018
Fashion Insider: Merry and Metallic

Get your shine on with these metallic looks for this week's Sarasota Observer Fashion Insider.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • August 24, 2018
Planned Parenthood Friends Council hosts wine tasting

Rosé for Reproductive Rights was held Aug. 24 at Michael's Wine Cellar.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • August 24, 2018
Fashion Forward: First date faux pas

Going on a first date? Malibu Fox helped style me and gave inside tips on what to wear (and what not to).

  • Black Tie
Charli Nimz, Kelly Fernandez, JLS President Amy Sankes and Michelle McSwain
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • August 21, 2018
Junior League of Sarasota kicks off new season

The Welcome Back social meeting was hosted Aug. 21 at the Art Ovation Hotel.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • August 17, 2018
Fashion Forward: Deliver-me crazy

A local boutique and nail technician offer in-home appointments.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • August 15, 2018
Fashion Insider: Vacation Essentials

Pack your bags with these tips and essentials for your next vacation.

  • Black Tie
So Staged, along with wedding planner Choreographed Events, set up black and white furniture to make the colored florals pop. Courtesy of Dylan Jon Wade Cox Photography
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • August 15, 2018
Wedding trends stray away from tradition

Forget the classics. Today’s couples focus on creating a lively experience for guests.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • August 10, 2018
Fashion Forward: In my red high heels

After becoming the black tie reporter, it was time to clean out my closet.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • August 1, 2018
Local fashion designer redesigns herself

Sigrid Olsen starts over with a new brand and focus.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • July 23, 2018
Goodwill throws birthday bash for Children's Guardian Fund

The Celebrate You Speakeasy was hosted July 23 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

  • Black Tie
Regional Director Brian Lipton, Speaker Annette Klein, Speaker Clement Leclerc and Regional Vice President Jean Weidner Goldstein
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • July 18, 2018
AJC hosts final 2018 Lunch & Learn

The last of the lecture series was held Aug. 15 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • July 18, 2018
The Women's Resource Center kicks off upcoming Deja Blues fundraiser

Blues & Brews, a Deja Blues kickoff party, was hosted July 18 at Motorworks Brewing.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • July 17, 2018
BeyondMe's Launch Party fills to full capacity

The launch party was hosted July 17 at Michael's Wine Cellar.

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