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Black Tie

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 11, 2018
Designing Daughters host pre-gala pool party at Art Ovation

After rain showers that morning, the party was moved from rooftop to main level.

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Regional President Anne Virag, Honoree Barbara Brizdle and Regional Director Brian Lipton
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 10, 2018
American Jewish Committee honors Barbara Brizdle

AJC's National Human Relations Award Dinner was hosted April 10 at Michael's On East.

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Co-Chairwomen Jackie Rogers, Penny Hill and Sheba Matheu
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 10, 2018
Girls Inc. and The Bealls Family celebrate honorees

The Past Honorees Luncheon was hosted April 10 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 9, 2018
Compeer Sarasota touchdowns on emotional luncheon

Crossing the Goal Line: A Match for Every Friend was hosted April 9 at The Francis.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 8, 2018
Hermitage Artist Retreat awards Greenfield Prize

The Greenfield Prize Dinner was hosted April 8 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 7, 2018
Sarasota Ballet welcomes special guests for gala performance

The annual Ballet Gala was held April 7 at both Sarasota Opera House and Art Ovation Hotel and featured performances by Misty Copeland and Marcelo Gomes.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 7, 2018
Fairytale Ball brings magic and wishes to Michael's On East

Fairytale Ball was hosted by Children First on April 7.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 7, 2018
ALSO Youth celebrates 25 years

The ALSO Gala Black & White Party was hosted April 7 at the Lido Beach Resort.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 7, 2018
Florida Winefest & Auction continues with Grand Tasting

The main event was hosted April 7 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Bayfront.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 6, 2018
The Ringling hosts sixth annual wine walk

Wine Walk to Ca' D'Zan: Spaces Re-Imagined was held on April 6.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 6, 2018
Winefest continues with Banquet on the Block

Banquet on the Block was hosted April 6 on Lemon Ave.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 6, 2018
Pique Nique returns with Florida Winefest & Auction

Pique Nique Sur la Baie was held April 6 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Bayfront.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 5, 2018
Winefest kicks off weekend with the Winemaker Dinner Party

The Winemaker Dinner Party at Sunset was hosted April 5 at the Sarasota Outboard Club.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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.

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