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Black Tie

    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • June 1, 2018
The Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee host casino night

The Black & White Casino Night was held June 1 at the Art Ovation Hotel.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • June 1, 2018
Take Stock in Children celebrates high school graduates

The Celebration of Hope was hosted May 31 at The Francis.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 22, 2018
Students show film festival for their families

A 4th grade class at Southside Elementary hosted the 2nd annual Film Fest.

  • Black Tie
Ryoko Sadoshima, Danielle Brown, Sara Rachon, Ellen Overstreet, Kate Hone and Victoria French. Photo by Lauren Meyer.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 21, 2018
Socialites enjoy a week of celebrations

This week honored a baby on the way, a royal wedding, and of course, the end of Black Tie season.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 21, 2018
Asolo Repertory Theatre hosts decorative and delicious night

Men Who Cook & Brew was held May 20 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 16, 2018
Florida Winefest & Auction disperses funds to 18 local organizations

The Grants Award Presentation was held May 16 at the Community Foundation of Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Marsha Eisberg and Sharon Schreiber
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 16, 2018
AJC launches 2018 Lunch & Learn summer series

The series kicked off May 16 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 15, 2018
Junior League of Sarasota honors award recipients and past presidents

The Annual Awards Celebration Dinner was hosted May 15 at The Francis.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • May 13, 2018
Wildest dreams come true at Beaux Arts Ball and iconcept runway show

Art Center Sarasota hosted its 10th annual iConcept Runway Show in conjunction with the revival of the Beaux Arts Ball at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on May 11.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 12, 2018
Designing Daughters host Bohemian night in the gardens

The Bohemian Blooms Gala was held May 11 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
Dick Vitale and Jim Harbaugh at the press conference.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 11, 2018
The 13th Dick Vitale Gala brings total funds to more than $25 million

The sold-out gala was hosted May 11 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
VP of Foundation Veronica Brandon Miller, 2018 Goodwill Ambassador of the Year Award Winners Thomas Wiltsie and Michele Penn with CEO and President Bob Rosinsky
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 11, 2018
Goodwill thanks those who do "goodwill"

The Ambassador Appreciation Luncheon was hosted May 11 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • May 7, 2018
Will Chase pops the question at Bayfront Park

Will Chase and Anna Hahn get engaged, Dottie Baer Garner celebrates her birthday, Wine, Women & Shoes 2018 tickets go on sale and more.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 5, 2018
Guests Go for the Gold at YMCA gala

The Sarasota YMCA held Going for the Gold May 5 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 5, 2018
Guests celebrate the Kentucky Derby with SMART horses

SMART held its 5th annual Mint Juleps & Roses May 5 at SMART.

  • Black Tie
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