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Black Tie

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 27, 2018
Alfred R. Goldstein Library plays host to appreciation event

The Jan. 27 RCLA evening mixed art, food and music.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 25, 2018
Designing Daughters grant ceremony spreads tears of joy

Designing Daughters held their annual Grant Ceremony Jan. 25 at the Community Foundation of Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 25, 2018
Women create a path to freedom at New Beginning Fashion Show

Selah Freedom hosted A New Beginning fashion show on Jan. 25 at Five Points Park.

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Last year's event was hosted at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 25, 2018
Forks & Corks changes venue to Palmetto

The annual wine festival has moved its location three days before the event.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 24, 2018
Strong women honored at Women in Power Luncheon

National Council of Jewish Women hosted its 36th annual luncheon on Jan. 24 at Michael's On East.

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Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 24, 2018
Familiar Faces: Debbie Trimble

After years of working in theater and arts, Trimble has found her passion for working with at-risk youth at the Sarasota YMCA.

  • Black Tie
Motown committee
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 24, 2018
Temple Beth Sholom jazzed about sold-out Motown 'FUNraiser'

Black Tie & Tales 01.25.18: Kayleigh Omang.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 22, 2018
Selby top donors learn about upcoming Warhol exhibit

The annual Chairman's Circle Dinner was held on Jan. 21 at Michael’s on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 21, 2018
Temple Beth Israel hosts "A Grand Evening"

"A Grand Evening" was held on Jan. 21 at the Sarasota Yacht Club

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Greg and Pat Reinhart with Karen and David Purviance
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 20, 2018
Sarasota Opera hosts Sevillian Nights Spanish Tapas Party

Guests gather at the Powel Crosley Estate to celebrate upcoming Opera performance

  • Black Tie
Daniel Volz, "Der Bachelor" 2018. Photo by MG RTL D/ Arya Shirazi
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 17, 2018
A different kind of paradise for German 'Bachelor'

Black Tie & Tales: Kayleigh Omang.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 16, 2018
Sponsors celebrate the upcoming Asolo Gala

The pre-party gala was held on Jan. 16 at the Dimmitt Automotive Group.

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Hermitage Artist Retreat Executive Director Bruce Rodgers, Chairwoman Debbi Benedict and Bill T. Jones, speaker
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 16, 2018
Muse Luncheon returns for its second year

The Hermitage Art Retreat's Muse Luncheon was held Jan. 16 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 15, 2018
Patrons gather in anticipation of the Opera Gala

Sponsorship party was held on Jan. 15 for supporters of the Opera Gala

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 15, 2018
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet host first Showcase Luncheon of 2018

Former prima ballerina Margaret Barbieri, assistant director of The Sarasota Ballet, shared her experience staging productions.

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