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  • 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.

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Dick Vitale and Jim Harbaugh at the press conference.
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  • 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.

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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
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  • May 11, 2018
Goodwill thanks those who do "goodwill"

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

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 4, 2018
Center for Architecture Sarasota hosts peachy party

The Young Moderns hosted a 50s theme cocktail party on May 4.

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Terri and Michael Klauber
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 2, 2018
Michael and Terri Klauber get hitched the Hawaiian way

The Klaubers renewed their vows April 26 in Maui, Hawaii.

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Dottie Baer Garner
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 2, 2018
Familiar Faces: Dottie Baer Garner

Through the tough times, Dottie Baer Garner uses philanthropy as a force for good and a pillar of strength.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 30, 2018
Historic Spanish Point takes guests to tropical paradise

The Historic Spanish Point Spring Luncheon was hosted April 30 at Michael's On East.

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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.

  • Black Tie
    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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  • 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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