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Jen Rust married Steve Johnson on July 16 at at an oceanside Airbnb in Montara, Calif.
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 25, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 10.26.17

From beautiful brides to heavenly heels, here's your social news of the week.

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Jennie Branagan and “Evita” leading actor Ana Isabelle
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 24, 2017
Asolo Rep welcomes patrons back for the new season

The annual Asolo Repertory Theatre Welcome Back Party was held on Oct. 24 at Nathan Benderson Park.

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  • Cliff Roles
  • October 24, 2017
People Helping People honors champions for older adults

People Helping People Awards Breakfast benefited the programs of Sarasota Friendship Centers on Oct. 24 at Michael's On East.

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  • Cliff Roles
  • October 22, 2017
Community AIDS Network shimmies into 18th year of CAN Dance: Dancing With Our Stars

Community AIDS Network hosted CANDance on Oct. 21 at Michael's On East.

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  • Cliff Roles
  • October 21, 2017
2nd Annual Women's Sports Museum Gala celebrates female athletes

A Celebration of Women in Sports was held on Oct. 20 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 19, 2017
Second Chance Last Opportunity honors outstanding community members

The 22nd annual Share the Light Luncheon was held on Oct. 19 at Michael's On East.

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  • Cliff Roles
  • October 18, 2017
Selby hosts Lunch in the Gardens: Sex, Lies, and Orchids

Dr. Antonio Toscano de Brito spoke at the event on Oct. 18 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

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Table 10 guests decided to go romantic with the rose decor they chose for their table at Men Who Cook and Brew on May 21 at Mattison’s Bayside at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 18, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 10.19.17

There were plenty of events to keep us busy this summer — so let's review.

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Jonathan Coleman, Sarasota Ballet Board Chairwoman Hillary Steele and Richard Wires
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 16, 2017
Sarasota Ballet introduces this season’s dancers

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet hosted its first event of the year on Oct. 16 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

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  • Cliff Roles
  • October 16, 2017
Junior League of Sarasota hosts its most colorful luncheon of the year

The vibrant Lilly Pulitzer Luncheon & Fashion Show took place on Oct. 16 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 15, 2017
SPARCC raises the roof with Amazing Raise after-party

Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center held its most lively fundraiser of the year on Oct.14 at Michael’s On East.

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Co-Chairs Matt and Diana Buchanan, Marko Radisic and Ashley Kozel with President of SMHF Mason Ayres, Saks Fifth Avenue General Manager Terri Najmolhoda and Co-Chairs Donna and David Koffman and Kelly and Dr. Michael Van Vliet
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 13, 2017
Key to the Cure marks the unofficial start of the social season

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation sold more than 1,000 tickets to the annual fundraiser, which took place Oct. 12 at Saks Fifth Avenue.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 12, 2017
Circle members preview Ringling’s new photography exhibit

Roughly 70 top donors gathered to be the first to view Aftermath: The Fallout of War — America and the Middle East on Oct.11 at The Ringling.

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Amanda Parrish, Visible Men Academy Co-Founder Neil Phillips and Mike Bryant
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 11, 2017
Visible Men Academy hosts first Love Lunch

Guests gathered to learn more about the boy's school on Oct.11 at Michael’s On East.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 8, 2017
Ballet fans take the stage with professional ballerinas for fairytale afternoon

The Sarasota Ballet’s youngest supporters got a unique insider look at the Sarasota Ballet School at Tea and Tutus on Oct. 7 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

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