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Black Tie

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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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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.

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

Black Tie & Tales: Kayleigh Omang

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    By
  • 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

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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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Chairwoman Cindy Stuhley, Will Reeve and Jan Miller.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 9, 2018
Tidewell Signature Luncheon features keynote speaker Will Reeve

Tidewell Hospice's Signature Luncheon was held on Feb. 9 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 8, 2018
Goodwill throws a colorful New Orleans Mardi Gras experience

The Goodwill Mardi Gras Gala was held Feb. 8 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 7, 2018
Murder-mystery author James Patterson gives audience a laugh

The Library Foundation for Sarasota County hosted the Author Luncheon on Feb. 7 at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

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Graduating dancers Julieta Renteria, Jovanna Patino-Murillo, Andreah Perez and Johanna Patino-Murillo
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 6, 2018
Sarasota Ballet turns out On Pointe Luncheon

The company's On Pointe Luncheon was held Feb. 6 at Michael's On East.

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