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Children's Guardian Fund President Carol Belmont and Chairwoman Jasmine Candlish
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  • 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.

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    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
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  • 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
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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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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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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    By
  • 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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    By
  • 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.

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