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Black Tie

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  • 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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Honoree Nancy Page and Chairwoman Dana Keane
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 27, 2018
Caring Hearts gather for First Step's 15th annual luncheon

The Caring Hearts Luncheon was held Feb. 27 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 27, 2018
Patrons dress to impress Shakespeare for FST fundraiser

Shakespeare's Shindig: A Modern Day Renaissance was hosted Feb. 26 at Florida Studio Theatre.

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An arrangement of wildflowers decorated the tables.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 26, 2018
Legacy luncheon brings the Junior League of Sarasota together

The 16th annual luncheon was held Feb. 26 at Michael's On East.

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Veronica Brady, Noah Feldman and Wendy Deming. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 26, 2018
Leaders gathered for "Better Together" Feb. 23 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Harvard Law Professor and author Noah Feldman spoke to eventgoers about civility, integrity and citizenship.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 24, 2018
Puppy love fills the air at Michael's On East

Animal Rescue Coalition hosted its Unconditional Love Gala on Feb. 24.

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