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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 23, 2018
Sarasota Opera awards top singers during Salute to the Stars luncheon

The Sarasota Opera held the annual award luncheon March 23 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

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Co-Chairwomen Sylvia Taylor, Johanna Gustafsson and Beverly Bartner
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 23, 2018
Ladies lunch and learn with Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation

The Women & Medicine Educational Luncheon was hosted March 23 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 22, 2018
Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center holds annual Dinner and Silent Auction

Life is Beautiful! was celebrated March 22 at The Hyatt Sarasota.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 22, 2018
Friendship Center cruises and sails for seniors

Friendship Around the World was hosted March 22 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

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Cliff Walters, Mike Uertte and Board Chair and Honoree Paul Hudson
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 22, 2018
The Ringling celebrates new legacy society honorees

The John and Mable Ringling Legacy Society Luncheon was held March 22 at The Ringling.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 21, 2018
Students show off their skills at HospitaBull

University of South Florida hosted HospitaBull March 21 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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Courtesy Photo
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 21, 2018
Friends celebrate with Pulitzer and Polo

Ashley Gruters spent her birthday at the Sarasota Polo Club on March 11.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 20, 2018
Wonder Women unite for Women's Resource Center

The 38th Annual Renaissance Legacy Luncheon was hosted March 20 at The Westin Sarasota.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 17, 2018
Guests become a kaleidoscope of color at Ringing College of Art and Design

Ringling College's Avant-Garde was hosted March 17 at Ringling College.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 16, 2018
Guests sparkle for SPARCC's annual gala

"SPARCCle in the City was hosted March 16 at The Westin Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 15, 2018
JoshProvides celebrates 10th anniversary with new signature event

The 10 Years Anniversary Celebration Dinner was hosted March 15 at Michael's On East.

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Co-Chairs Rebecca Dalton, Steve Zeris, Charlotte Griffin, Karen Lamphier, Ashley French and Debbie Urban
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 15, 2018
Women's Council of Realtors Manatee County hosts lively event

Diamonds and Champagne White Party was held March 15 at the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 15, 2018
Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast remembers passionate volunteer

The organization’s 15th Annual Luncheon and Silent Auction was held March 15 at Michael’s On East.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 15, 2018
The Schoenbaum Humanitarian Award Luncheon honors two generous philanthropists

Glitz at the Ritz was held March 15 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 14, 2018
Members lunch in the gardens at the Legacy Luncheon

Marie Selby Legacy Society hosted its seventh annual luncheon on March 8.

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