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Mara Huard started working with fashion and design when she was 13.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • June 20, 2018
Local fashion designer creates one-of-a-kind clothing

Mara Huard, owner and designer at Aerial Clothing SRQ, shares her love for bold prints, bright colors and free-flowing designs.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • June 17, 2018
Florida's leaders come together for annual meeting

Leadership Florida's Annual Meeting hosted a dinner June 16 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Photo by Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • June 13, 2018
Inside her bag: Saks Fifth Avenue hosts beauty shopping experience

The Beauty Symposium was held June 9 in the Saks Fifth Avenue Atrium.

  • Black Tie
President and CEO Elizabeth Melendez-Fisher with host Elizabeth Moore
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • June 10, 2018
Selah Freedom thanks top donors

An Evening of Gratitude was hosted June 10 at Elizabeth Moore's home.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • June 10, 2018
Denis V. Cooper Foundation serves drinks and dishes for veterans

Red, White & Brew was held June 9 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • June 5, 2018
Guests sing Disney tunes for All Faiths Food Bank

The Adult Disney Karaoke Fundraiser was hosted June 5 at Escape Reality Sarasota.

  • 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.

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