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Black Tie

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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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
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.
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
Amanda Parrish, Visible Men Academy Co-Founder Neil Phillips and Mike Bryant
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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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Alanna Mobley, Velma Rodgers and Ashley Mobley
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 5, 2017
NAACP honors local leaders

The Sarasota branch of the NAACP held the annual Freedom Awards Banquet at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota on Oct. 5.

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Goodwill Manasota Foundation Vice President Veronica Brandon Miller and Goodwill Manasota President and CEO Bob Rosinsky
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 5, 2017
Goodwill Manasota honors top ambassadors

The Goodwill Manasota Community Ambassador of the Year Awards Dinner was held on Oct. 5 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 30, 2017
Opera patrons get taste of downtown

Guests took the stage at the Sarasota Opera to sample food from the best of downtown Sarasota's restaurant scene.

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Chairwomen Kelly Abercrombie and Taylor Mock
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 24, 2017
Totally Tailgate brings a win for Girls Inc.

Guests sipped, snacked and scored big for Girls Inc. of Sarasota County at Totally Tailgate on Sept. 23 at Michael’s On East.

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