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Black Tie

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 5, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra wraps up third and final dinner series

The Sarasota Orchestra Dinner Series was hosted April 5 at The Field Club.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 4, 2018
Selby hosts this season's final Lunch in the Gardens event

Lunch in the Gardens was hosted April 4 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 2, 2018
Asolo Repertory Theatre goes under the sea

The theatre hosted the Season Celebration On Stage April 2 on the Asolo's Main Stage.

  • Black Tie
Bonham
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 2, 2018
Puppy paws his way into a new home

Socialite's family gains four paws after Paws on the Catwalk on March 29.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 30, 2018
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe hosts casual, beachy evening

April Fool's Fete was held March 29 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Brock Gratton, Duncan Crowley, Jack Leaf, Rob Melberth, Co-Chairwomen Donna Koffman and Tammy Karp, Michael Johnson, John Wohlwend, Derek Eisemann and Blake Gratton
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 29, 2018
Pets parade at Paws on the Catwalk

The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosted its annual luncheon and fashion show March 29 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 28, 2018
Birthday celebrations go abroad

Black Tie & Tales: Kayleigh Omang

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 25, 2018
Neuro Challenge Foundation celebrates 10-year anniversary

Cause 4 Hope - Cheers to 10 Years was held March 24 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 25, 2018
All Children’s Hospital Guild Sarasota/Manatee Branch dine for miracles in the making

Miracle Ball was hosted March 24 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 24, 2018
Guests party amongst the fish at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

March 23 marked the 10-year anniversary of Party on the Pass.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
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.

  • Black Tie
    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.

  • Black Tie
Cliff Walters, Mike Uertte and Board Chair and Honoree Paul Hudson
    By
  • 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.

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