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  • Janet Combs
  • September 10, 2024
Totally Tailgate hosts a seventh year replay

About 225 people turned out on Sept. 7 for the sports-themed fundraiser on Michael's on East.

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  • Janet Combs
  • May 10, 2024
Dick Vitale Gala sets new fundraising record

The 19th annual gala supporting the V Foundation featured survivors, honorees and celebrities.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 3, 2024
Sarasota Art Museum supporters dine en plein air

Wine dinner features four courses and an evening with artist Molly Hatch — along with a special gift.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2024
Sarasota Ballet's annual gala dons London theme

The theme celebrated the ballet's upcoming work while honoring longtime supporters Bud and Betty Shapiro.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Janet Combs
  • April 28, 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters Sun Coast's Spring Soirée sprouts mentoring opportunities

The organization raised funds for its one-to-one mentoring programs for children in nine counties on the Gulf Coast.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 26, 2024
Neuro Challenge’s annual gala serves up kaleidoscope of experience

Just like the services Neuro Challenge provides for those with Parkinson’s disease, the Cause 4 Hope gala created unique experiences featuring the arts, storytelling and philanthropy.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Janet Combs
  • April 16, 2024
Hermitage celebrates Greenfield Prize for Theater

The organization honored playwright Deepa Purohit, who is the 2024 winner of the prize.

  • Black Tie
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 15, 2024
Wonderball rocks the dance floor in second year

The event followed up its inaugural event with a hit with DJ Alan Walker.

  • Black Tie
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  • Janet Combs
  • April 13, 2024
Sarasota Orchestra holds intimate Masterworks 7 Dinner

The dinner gave attendees a taste of the weekend's concert: "Tang Plays Mozart."

  • Black Tie
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 13, 2024
Blue Ties and Butterflies floats on in mission to keep kids safe

The event, in its 11th year, benefits the Child Protection Center.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 13, 2024
Moffitt luncheon gives hope for achieving the impossible

The event shared information on new therapies to treat cancer.

  • Black Tie
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 13, 2024
Children First transports guests to a fairytale

The organization’s 24th annual Fairytale Ball presented Majesty Under the Moonlight.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 5, 2024
Girls Inc. honors three women who are strong, smart and bold

The nonprofit’s 34th annual Celebration Luncheon provided a dose of inspiration.

  • Black Tie
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2024
It's no joke: WBTT goes calypso for April Fools' Fete

Guests celebrated Caribbean culture at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s spirited event.

  • Black Tie
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  • Janet Combs
  • March 29, 2024
Southside School Foundation for the Arts draws a colorful crowd

The interactive dinner raises money for arts programs at the elementary school.

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