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Chairwoman Mimi Hernandez, Speaker Bruno Duarte and Founders Garden Club of Sarasota President Gina Gregoria
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 7, 2017
Flower Talk luncheon hosts budding conversation

The annual Flower Talk: “Beyond Beleaf” event was hosted by Founders Garden Club of Sarasota on Nov. 7 at Michael’s On East.

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  • Cliff Roles
  • November 7, 2017
Asolo Rep supporters spend an evening under the Argentinian stars

The first Asolo Repertory Theatre Starry Night Dinner of the season was held on Nov. 6 at the home of Stanley Kane.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 6, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 11.09.17

From baptisms to ribbon cuttings, this is what you missed on the social scene last week.

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  • Cliff Roles
  • November 5, 2017
USFM hosts 24th Annual Brunch on the Bay

The university's annual fundraiser was held on Nov. 5 at USF Sarasota — Manatee.

  • Black Tie
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 5, 2017
Composing the Future brunch hits the high notes

The annual event on Nov. 5 at Michael’s on the Bay at Selby Gardens benefited Sarasota Youth Orchestra.

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Chairs Adrienne and Keith Johnson, Jackie and Jim Rolfes, Lisa and John Giglio and Pat Martin
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 4, 2017
Children First supporters dip their toes in the sand

The nonprofit held its annual Rockin’ Lobster Beach Party on Nov. 4 at Sharky’s On The Pier.

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Matt and Brooke Baker, Shannon Westfall, Samantha Shwmyar, Sara Kirkland, Lorna Rower and Kyla Hancock
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  • Daniel Perales
  • November 4, 2017
New nonprofit makes a name for itself with An Evening in India event

Tandoor Indian Cuisine hosted An Evening in India benefiting Share Care Global on Nov. 3 at BMW of Sarasota.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 3, 2017
Safari Sarasota gives guests a taste of the savanna

Guests of Safari Sarasota's interactive cooking dinner got a chance to cook like a pro Nov. 2 at Michaels On East.

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  • Cliff Roles
  • November 3, 2017
Children First hosts 10th Annual Flip Flops and Fashion Luncheon

The annual fashion show and luncheon was held on Nov. 2 at Sharky's on the Pier in Venice.

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Chairs Sue Jacobson, Jan Sirota and Alison Gardner
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 2, 2017
New College hosts annual clambake

The annual dinner was held on Nov. 2 on the lawn of College Hall on the New College Bayside Campus.

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Chairwomen Susan Malloy Jones and Alisa Pettingell
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 1, 2017
Moffitt Cancer Center educates guests on cancer research

The Tampa-based cancer care and research center held its annual luncheon on Nov. 1 at Michael’s on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

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Community Foundation Board member Donna Koffman gets a first look at Anne Patterson's piece "Circle of Thirds." Photo by Anna Brugmann
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 1, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 11.02.17

So many philanthropic events, so little time — so here's the scoop on what you missed this week.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 31, 2017
Argus Foundation honors Dan Bailey and Senator Bob Johnson

The 16th Annual Lifetime Achievement Awards Dinner was held on Oct. 30 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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  • Daniel Perales
  • October 29, 2017
Sarasota Opera hosts Curtain Raiser Dinner

Sarasota Opera kicked off the season with the annual dinner on Oct. 29 at Michael's On East.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 29, 2017
LECOM auction benefits student scholarships

The annual Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine — Bradenton Student Scholarship Auction was held on Oct. 28 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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