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Patrick and Kim Nettles with Executive Director Richard Russell
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 12, 2018
Donors dine for the Sarasota Opera

Sarasota Opera's Double Co-Producer was held March 12 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 12, 2018
Ballet supporters lunch with Director Iain Webb

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet held its Showcase Luncheon March 12 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 10, 2018
Guests dress in black for Urbanite Theatre

Urbanite Theatre hosted The Black Party on March 10 at the Aloft Hotel.

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Co-Chairs Stacy White with Tony and Courtney Bonacuse and Head of School David and Elizabeth Mahler
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 10, 2018
The Out-Of-Door Academy hosts night of vintage Vegas

The Banyan Ball was held March 10 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 9, 2018
Cat Depot hosts the purrfect gala

Cat Tails: A Night in the Gardens was held March 9 at Michael's on the Bay.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 9, 2018
Planned Parenthood hosts "In this Together" on International Women's Day

Planned Parenthood's Sarasota Dinner & Silent Auction was held March 8 at The Hyatt Regency.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 8, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra gathers guests to dine with Broadway stars

The Sarasota Orchestra held its second Dinner Series March 8 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 8, 2018
Opening night of the Jewish Film Festival stars special guests

The Jewish Film Festival kicked off March 8 at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 7, 2018
Artist Series Concert Friends transform Michael's On East into a movie theater

The Artist Series Concert held its annual gala March 7.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 6, 2018
Easterseals spreads happiness over lunch

The Easterseals Happiness House Abilities Shining Through Community Partnerships Luncheon was held March 6 at Michael's On East.

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The Asolo Rep's Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards enjoying the Asolo Rep Gala After-Party, dancing with "Evita" actress, singer and recording artist Ana Isabelle. Photo by: Cliff Roles
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 5, 2018
Asolo Gala moves next door for "lit" after party

Partygoers continued the night at Louies Modern.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 4, 2018
Asolo Repertory Theatre glams up the Art Ovation Hotel

Old Hollywood at Cocoanut Grove was hosted March 3 at the Art Ovation Hotel.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 2, 2018
The Ringling and Florida State University host first black tie event in more than a decade

The Ringling Inspires – Because of You gala was hosted March 3 at The Ringling.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 2, 2018
The Orioles bring Nashville to Sarasota

Nashville's Music Row comes to the Ballpark hit off March 1 at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 28, 2018
Mote Marine Laboratory throws tea party for women in science

Tea for the Sea was hosted Feb. 28 at the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.

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