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Emcee Lily with President and CEO Bill Sadlo and Emcee Jakobi
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 3, 2018
Boys and Girls Clubs supporters enjoy night in the wild west

The annual Steak & Burger fundraiser was held Feb. 2 at Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 2, 2018
Gulf Coast Builders Exchange gathers for drinks, awards and leadership changes

The GCBX awards dinner was hosted on Feb. 1 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 2, 2018
Diamonds are a girl's best friend at Designing Women Boutique

Leslie Hindman Auctioneers bring in valuable jewels on Jan. 30.

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Jennifer Takeda and Besty Traba
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 2, 2018
New piano plays to black & white celebration

The Sarasota Orchestra held the Black & White Gala Concert and Dinner on Jan. 31.

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Amanda Tullidge plays craps at We Care Manatee's Rollin’ on the River casino night.
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 31, 2018
We Care Manatee hosts Rollin’ on the River Casino Night on Jan. 27.

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Amanda Tullidge takes her chance at craps.
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 29, 2018
Hitched a ride on a riverboat queen

We Care Manatee hosts Rollin’ on the River Casino Night on Jan. 27.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 28, 2018
The Paradise Center inspires peace, love and of course, paradise

The Paradise Center hosted dinner and dancing on Jan. 28 at the Longboat Key Club.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 28, 2018
Sarasota-Manatee Originals supporters wine and dine

The Forks & Corks Grand Tasting was held on Jan. 28 at the Feld Entertainment Studios.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 28, 2018
Circus Arts Conservatory transforms the big top into a winter wonderland

The Circus Arts Gala was held Jan. 27 at Ulla Searing Big Top.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 27, 2018
Catholic Charities hosts elegant evening

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. held its annual grand affair on Jan. 27 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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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