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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • October 29, 2018
Tidewell Hospice thanks its top donors

The Tidewell Hospice Donor Appreciation Luncheon was hosted Oct. 29 at Michael's On East.

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Forty Carrots Family Center CEO Michelle Kapreilian and Wine, Women & Shoes Co-Chairwomen Tina Granthon and Andrea Paul announced Christie Brinkley's appearance. Photo by Cliff Roles.
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • October 29, 2018
Model Christie Brinkley is announced as honorary chairwoman for Wine, Women & Shoes.

The Junior League of Sarasota released its fourth cookbook, guests dress to win Halloween contests, parking gets tough and more.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • October 27, 2018
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium transports guests to the future

Oceanic Evening, A Vision for the Future, was hosted Oct. 27 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • October 26, 2018
Asolo Repertory Theatre welcomes back patrons

The Welcome Back Party was hosted Oct. 26 at Bayview Cottage.

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Board members and donors came to get the first look at the new building.
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  • 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.

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    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
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  • 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.

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    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.

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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.

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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.

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