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  • Cliff Roles
  • November 18, 2017
Historic Spanish Point supporters 'dance through the decades' at Party at the Point

The annual fundraiser was held on Nov. 17 at Historic Spanish Point.

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Sarasota Municipal Auditorium
    By
  • Daniel Perales
  • November 17, 2017
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe -“Motown Mania"

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe celebrated its 18th anniversary.

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Chairwoman Jean Weidner-Goldstein, Award Winner Jennifer Rominiecki, Chairwoman Gerri Aaron and Teri Hansen
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 17, 2017
AJC’s 2017 Civic Achievement Award Dinner honors Jennifer Rominiecki

The annual award dinner recognized the president and CEO of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens on Nov. 16 at Michael’s On East.

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Tom and Debbie Trimble with welcome back party host Margaret Wise — Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 17, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 11.23.17

From a welcome back party to a donor celebration, Sarasotans were busy Thanksgiving week.

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Children's Guardian Fund President Carol Belmont and Chairwoman Jasmine Candlish
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 16, 2017
Children’s Guardian Fund lifts up guests at annual luncheon

The nonprofit hosted Helping Our Kids Soar on Nov. 16 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 15, 2017
Selah Freedom rocks the boat with fall fundraiser

The nonprofit, which fights sex trafficking and helps local victims, hosted a new fundraiser on Nov. 15 at The Westin Sarasota.

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Surrounding honoree Mickey Fine (center) are event committee members (left to right) Betty Perlmutter, Marty Katz, Debbie Yonker, Gloria Weed, Barbara Brizdle, and Fran Lambert — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 15, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 11.16.17

From Wine, Women & Shoes fun facts to an inside look at philanthropist David Chaifetz's birthday party, we've got your social news of the week.

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Honoree Barbara Zdravecky and Co-Chairwoman Katie Hayes
    By
  • Daniel Perales
  • November 13, 2017
Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida hosts renamed fall luncheon

Planned Parenthood renamed its annual fall luncheon to Leaving in High Style: A Fashion Luncheon celebrating Barbara A. Zdravecky, which was held on Nov. 13 at Michael's On East.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 13, 2017
JHCF supports Aviva with annual Keep the Dream Alive dinner

The annual Jewish Housing Council Foundation fundraiser supporting Avia - A Campus for Senior Life took place Nov. 13 on the Aviva campus for the first time.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 13, 2017
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet gather for Showcase Luncheon

Guests heard from Principal Dancer Logan Learned.

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Margery Barancik and Steve Seidensticker
    By
  • Daniel Perales
  • November 12, 2017
JFCS hosts Legacy Awards Luncheon

The annual luncheon was held Nov. 10 at The Francis.

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    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • November 11, 2017
Hermitage Artist Retreat hosts The Artful Lobster

Hermitage Artist Retreat's annual event was held on Nov. 11 at the retreat on Manasota Key.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 10, 2017
Wine, Women & Shoes guests put their best foot forward

The annual luncheon and fashion show on Nov. 10 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota benefited Forty Carrots Family Center.

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    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • November 9, 2017
Wine Women & Shoes VIP Reception packs Michael's Wine Cellar

Forty Carrots hosted the annual VIP Reception, which is always held the night before the signature luncheon, on Nov. 9 at Michael's Wine Cellar.

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Soloist Adolfo Gutiérrez Arenas, cello, with Sarasota Orchestra President and CEO Joe McKenna
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 8, 2017
Sarasota Orchestra hosts first dinner of the season

The orchestra dinner series began Nov. 8 at Michael’s On East with guest performer Adolfo Gutiérrez Arenas.

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