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Abigail Kate Lewis, 4, helps announce her new siblings. Photo by Emmalee Legler.
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 21, 2018
PGA golfer Ben Curtis, and his 2003 British Open trophy, party crash and photo bomb

The golfer gave the ladies at the Women's Sports Museum a surprise.

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Last year, the decor at Foodlosophy included vintage postcards and vibrant-colored signs with produce scattered around. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 20, 2018
'Foodlosophy' event menu inspired by patients

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s third annual culinary event puts a spin on patients’ favorite foods.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 19, 2018
Opera patrons gather to celebrate the year

The Opera's Co-Producer Donor Luncheon was held on Feb. 19 at Michael's on the Bay.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 16, 2018
Van Wezel Foundation celebrates 30-year anniversary

The foundation hosted their annual gala on Feb. 16 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 15, 2018
Thunder By The Bay kicks off weekend festival

"Born To Be Wild" kick-off party was held Feb. 15 at Michael's On East.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 15, 2018
Models sparkle on the runway for SPARCC

SPARCCle on the Runway: Fashion Police was hosted Feb. 15 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 14, 2018
Gamma Xi Boule Foundation celebrates love ritz-style

Valentine at The Ritz was held on Feb. 10 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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Tony Pinho and Susan Malloy Jones
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 14, 2018
Wearing Warhol on her sleeve

Black Tie & Tales: Kayleigh Omang

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 14, 2018
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Orchid Ball

Roger Capote's Orchid Ball vision comes to life Feb. 10 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 13, 2018
Love blooms with the Friends of the Sarasota Ballet

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet host Love in Bloom Valentine Cocktail Reception Feb. 13 at Michael's Wine Cellar.

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Co-Chairwomen Gerri Aaron and Christine Jennings, Scott Anderson and Carolyn Michel
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 11, 2018
Honorees celebrated over brunch at Eight Over 80

The Jewish Housing Council Foundation held the annual Eight Over 80 on Feb. 11 at Michael's On East.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 11, 2018
Orchid Ball pops with Andy Warhol themed florals and color

The Orchid Ball was held Feb. 10 at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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Paul Crotty, Mary DuBois, Robert Foti, Chairwoman Terri Maze, Jan Tomlinson and Janet Burtnett
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 10, 2018
Catholic Charities goes mad for Mardi Gras

The Mardi Gras Madness Gala was hosted on Feb. 10 at Michael's On East.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 9, 2018
St. Jude Catholic Church unites at Michael's On East for gala

The United For Peace Gala was held on Feb. 9 at Michael's On East.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 9, 2018
Circle members gather for revealing of the Hank Willis Thomas exhibit

The Ringling circle member preview was held on Feb. 9 at the Ringling

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