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Black Tie

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  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    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.

  • Black Tie
    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.

  • Black Tie
    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.

  • Black Tie
    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.

  • Black Tie
    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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Patrick and Kim Nettles with Executive Director Richard Russell
    By
  • 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.

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