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Courtesy photo.
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  • 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.

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

Black Tie & Tales 01.25.18: Kayleigh Omang.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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

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    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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 13, 2018
SMHF starts 2018 on a high note with successful Hospital Gala

The inaugural Hospital Gala raised more than $800,000 on Jan. 13 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Graci McGillicuddy, Ernie Kretzmer and Dorathea Sandland
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 8, 2018
New center opening honors lead donor

The Kretzmer Center held its opening night on Jan. 8 at Aviva - A Campus for Senior Life.

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The Kebero New York top will be available at Clever Rose, $255.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 5, 2018
Local fashions go bold

Here’s how to make a fashion statement in 2018.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 5, 2018
A warm welcome

From chilly North Dakota to sunny Sarasota, I'm here to stay.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 4, 2018
Standing ovation rounds out Perlman Winter Residency

The Celebration Concert was held on Jan. 4 at the Sarasota Opera House.

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