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Hope Byrnes, Kathy Scott, Julie Baker and James E. Duffy
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 23, 2018
Literacy Matters Luncheon awards Suncoast Technical College

The Literacy Council of Sarasota held its annual luncheon on Feb. 23 at Michael's On East.

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Co-Chairwomen Terri Klauber and Renee Phinney
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 22, 2018
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida brings South Africa to Sarasota

Cooking for Wishes: A Taste of Africa was held Feb. 22 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 22, 2018
Ringling’s top donors get sneak peek of Toni Dove exhibit

The latest exhibit in the Searing Wing of The Ringling was presented to loyal supporters at the Circle Member Preview Dinner Feb. 21.

  • Black Tie
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 21, 2018
Fashionista Donna Koffman shares her style tips, tricks and secrets

Take a peek inside Donna's "unique, whimsical, and a little edgy" closet.

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Abigail Kate Lewis, 4, helps announce her new siblings. Photo by Emmalee Legler.
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 21, 2018
PGA golfer Ben Curtis, and his 2003 British Open trophy, party crash and photo bomb

The golfer gave the ladies at the Women's Sports Museum a surprise.

  • Black Tie
Last year, the decor at Foodlosophy included vintage postcards and vibrant-colored signs with produce scattered around. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 20, 2018
'Foodlosophy' event menu inspired by patients

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s third annual culinary event puts a spin on patients’ favorite foods.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 19, 2018
Opera patrons gather to celebrate the year

The Opera's Co-Producer Donor Luncheon was held on Feb. 19 at Michael's on the Bay.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 16, 2018
Van Wezel Foundation celebrates 30-year anniversary

The foundation hosted their annual gala on Feb. 16 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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

  • Black Tie
    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.

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