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Black Tie

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 28, 2018
The Junior League of Sarasota hulas to the music

The Junior League Jamboree was hosted April 28 at Music Compound.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 28, 2018
Eventgoers brunch amongst the roses at The Ringling

Blossoms & Brunch was hosted April 28.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 27, 2018
Visible Men Academy shines for students

Shine On! was held April 27 at Visible Men Academy.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 26, 2018
Sarasota Memorial Health Foundation tees up for golf tournament

SMHF held a pre-reception cocktail party on April 26 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

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Chloe Spingler, Donna Koffman and Tammy Karp. Photo by Rod Millington.
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 25, 2018
Young philanthropist raises money for children in Haiti

The Education in Bloom Luncheon was hosted April 19 at Louies Modern.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 24, 2018
Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center celebrates collaboration

The Collaboration Celebration was hosted April 24 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

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The Pink Pear Cocktail was available during cocktail hour.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 23, 2018
Final Starry Night Dinner Series celebrates "Ragtime"

The dinner was held April 23 at the Asolo Repertory Theater.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 22, 2018
Forty Carrots Brings Jason Derulo to the stage

The Firefly Gala was hosted April 21 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 21, 2018
Pre-Party Cocktail event sports roaring 20s theme

The Sarasota Medical Alliance Foundation hosted The Great Gatsby Gala Pre-Party April 21 at the Silverman residence.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 20, 2018
Sarasota Film Festival throws extraterrestrial evening

The Out of this World 20th Anniversary Party was hosted April 20 at the Art Ovation Hotel.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 20, 2018
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens hosts an evening in the gardens

The Garden to Plate Wine Dinner was held April 20 at Selby Gardens.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 20, 2018
Girls Inc. throws Fab-tastic luncheon

The Celebration Luncheon was hosted April 20 at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 18, 2018
Students speak on scholarships at New College Luncheon

Scholarship donors and recipients got together April 12 at the New College Foundation's Keating Center

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Co-Chairwomen Tina Granthon and Clara Renardus de Villanueva
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 18, 2018
Child Protection Center supporters take flight

Blue Ties & Butterflies was held April 18 at Michael's On East.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 18, 2018
Friends of the Ballet gather to thank volunteers

The Showcase Luncheon was hosted April 18 at Michael's On East.

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