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Black Tie

    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • January 1, 2018
Selby's Lights in Bloom ends with New Year's Eve gala

The annual New Year's Eve at Selby Gardens was held Dec. 31 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 27, 2017
2017: Best of Black Tie

Let's take a look back at our favorite moments from the 2017 event season.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 19, 2017
Selby patrons get first look at Lights in Bloom

The Chairman’s Preview was held on Dec. 19 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Black Tie
Ashley Dooley hosted a cookie exchange for her closest friends on Dec. 15 at her home. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 18, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 12.21.17

From sweet celebrations to an unforgettable gala performance, here's what happened on the social scene last week.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • December 18, 2017
JFCS hosts 'People Who Need People'

JFCS held its annual gala, featuring the Sarasota Orchestra, on Dec. 17 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 17, 2017
Debutantes waltz into adulthood

The annual Debutante Ball was held on Dec. 16 at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 16, 2017
CPC supporters toast to Men, Whiskey, Watches and Wheels

The 5th annual Child Protection Center fundraiser was held on Dec. 15 at Edson Keith Mansion at Phillippi Estate Park.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Daniel Perales
  • December 15, 2017
Lemur Conservation Foundation hosts A Night of Lemur Delight

The Lemur Conservation Foundation held the gala on Dec. 14 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
Lydia McKenzie and Stephanie Sundine
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 12, 2017
Sarasota Opera celebrates top supporters at annual dinner

The annual Co-Producers Dinner was held on Dec. 12 at Sarasota Opera House.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • December 12, 2017
'Shakespeare In Love' captivates guests at second Starry Night Dinner of the season

Asolo Repertory Theatre hosted the dinner on Dec. 11 at the home of Ron Kendall.

  • Black Tie
President of FAWL Alexis Rosenberg, Co-Chairwoman Stephanie Murphy, Dr. Jonathan Hoffberger and Co-Chairwoman Tonya Pitts — Photo by Rod Millington
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 11, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 12.14.17

From an elegant garden wedding to a thoughtful Christmas party, there was plenty going on last week on the Sarasota social scene.

  • Black Tie
Jack and Carole Shabe with Mary Leflar
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 10, 2017
University Park Women's Club holds Diamond and Crystal Ball

The organization held a fundraiser on Dec. 9 at the University Park Country Club that benefited the Just for Girls Elementary program.

  • Black Tie
Janet Huelster, Sarasota Opera Executive Director Richard Russell and Juanita Connell
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 9, 2017
Sarasota Opera Guild gets supporters in the holiday spirit with 'Phasions of the Opera'

The 33rd Annual Poinsettia Luncheon was held on Dec. 8 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • December 9, 2017
Neuro Challenge hosts annual fashion show and luncheon

Neuro Challenge Foundation For Parkinson's held its annual Cause 4 Fashion by the Bay on Dec. 8 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Bayfront.

  • Black Tie
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation President Mason Ayres and Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Board Chairman Jim Syprett
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 7, 2017
SMHF Corinthian Society inducts new members

The top supporters of the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation were honored Dec.7 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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