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  • 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
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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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    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.
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  • 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.

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    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.

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  • 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
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  • 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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Barbara Simon and Andrea Sukin
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 5, 2018
Temple Beth Sholom jazzed about sold-out Motown 'FUNraiser'

TBS hosted their Motown event on Jan. 13 at Temple Beth Sholom of Sarasota

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Renee Phinney and Charles Zweil
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 5, 2018
Printing partnership forms at Palm Printing

Plus, Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation hosts first celebrity bartending event.

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  • Cliff Roles
  • February 5, 2018
Palm Ball attendees dance under 'Mangroves in the Moonlight'

Conservation Foundation of Gulf Coast held Palm Ball on Feb. 3 at Bay Preserve at Osprey

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 5, 2018
Visible Men awards dinner makes an impact

The group held its IMPACT Awards Dinner on Feb. 3 at the Fete Ballroom.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 4, 2018
Opera patrons enjoy ‘Une Belle Soirée à Paris’

The annual Opera Gala was held Feb. 3 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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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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