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Toni Schemmel, Roberta Scales and Pam Kandziora
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  • Janet Combs
  • January 23, 2025
Impact100 SRQ doles out grants to area nonprofit organizations

The women's giving circle gave out $109,500 each to eight local nonprofits.

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The Lee and Bob Peterson Awardee Elizabeth Waters and Sunshine from Darkness President Jeffrey Peterson
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  • Lori Sax
  • January 20, 2025
Inspiring Hope Dinner creates a spark for Sunshine from Darkness

The annual fundraiser featured Chester Gregory as its keynote speaker.

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Perlman Music Program founders, Itzhak and Toby Perlman
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  • Lori Sax
  • January 13, 2025
Perlman Music Program Celebration Dinner lauds young musicians' performances

The annual Celebration Concert and Dinner concludes the Perlman Music Program Suncoast's winter residency.

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Debutante Callaway Johnson with escorts Noah Johnson and Addison Wiggins.
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  • Janet Combs
  • January 7, 2025
Tips to get your new year started right

Don't wash your hair, but do wear red or yellow underwear to bring health, love, luck and happiness to 2025.

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Rachel Williamson, Sally Schule and Rachael Fisk are ready to greet their 625 guests with a speakeasy entrance for the 8th annual Hospital Gala.
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  • January 5, 2025
Centennial anniversary is the cat's meow at Sarasota Memorial's Hospital Gala

Guests bring out their 1920s style to raise money for the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation.

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Ashley Harding, Lauren Brown, Ivory Upchurch and Ashley Jimenez
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  • Lori Sax
  • January 2, 2025
Selby Gardens lights up the night for New Year's Eve Gala

The evening featured dinner, performances, dancing and a front-row seat to bayfront fireworks.

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  • December 30, 2024
Black Tie events in 2025: Choose your own adventure

There are too many events this social season to attend them all. Here's a guide to help you navigate the parties and nonprofits that fit you best.

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Wine Women & Shoes co-chairs Renee Phinney and Allison Imre have the guests laughing as they deliver their co-chair welcome.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 23, 2024
Black Tie Year in Review: 2024 packs in the surprises

After all, what would a social season be without circus acts, picturesque ballrooms and plenty of surprises for those engaged in Sarasota's philanthropic scene?

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Debutante Lola Delbridge is presented by her dad, Toby.
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  • Janet Combs
  • December 22, 2024
Class of 2024 debutantes make their debut

The evening, which introduces the young ladies to society, benefits the Sarasota Youth Orchestra.

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It's a trifecta of tri-chairs of SAM's Biomorphic Glow: Elisabeth Waters, Umbreen Khalidi-Majeed and Roxanne Permesly
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  • Janet Combs
  • December 15, 2024
Sarasota Art Museum takes inspiration from biology for annual Art Bash

The museum used clever lights and color to bring its "biomorphic" theme to life.

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Brinda Pola, RCAD President Larry Thompson, Emily Joslin and Phillip Lanham
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  • Janet Combs
  • December 13, 2024
Ringling College thanks supporters of Town Hall Lecture Series with Platinum event

The Ringling College Library Association thanks patrons of its annual lecture series with an event in the library it helped fund.

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Ellen and Matt Barry with Col. John and Gail Alexander at the Toys for Tots drive.
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  • Janet Combs
  • December 13, 2024
Not all fundraisers are fancy

Tidbits from the Black Tie social season, including toy drives, celebrating Marines and efforts to ensure a nice Christmas for all.

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Dr. Dean Sutherland and Jennifer Williams co-chair the Neuro Challenge Cause 4 Fashion on Dec. 11.
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  • Janet Combs
  • December 12, 2024
Neuro Challenge models march down the runway for Cause 4 Fashion

The Parkinson's nonprofit raised funds for and celebrated the support it gives those living with the disease.

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Dawnyelle Singleton, Pam Brown and Susan Erhart
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  • Janet Combs
  • December 12, 2024
Supporters rise and shine for Planned Parenthood

Annual Rise & Shine Brunch raises funds for Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida.

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Ashton Tatangelo, Kym Copeland, Mary Gratehouse, Virginia Harshman and Kristin Oldham
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  • Janet Combs
  • December 8, 2024
Women in Philanthropy honor 12 at Inaugural Soiree

The fundraiser at Katherine Harris's house was the first for the new organization.

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