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Co-Owner of Admiral Travel International Ryan Hilton with hosts Terri and Michael Klauber
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 22, 2017
Connoisseur Club travelers reunite after South Africa trip

Several members of Michael and Terri Klauber’s Gulf Coast Connoisseur Club gathered on Sept. 21 at Michael’s Wine Cellar to reminisce about their summer excursion to South Africa.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 6, 2017
AJC hosts September Lunch and Learn

The West Coast Florida Chapter of the American Jewish Committee hosted Dina Siegel Vann on Aug. 6 at Michael's On East

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Co-Chairwoman Rebecca Dalton, Chairwoman Tina Darling and Melissa Watrobsky
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 6, 2017
WCR supporters strut their stuff at annual fashion show

Women’s Council of Realtors Sarasota hosted its 2017 Fashion Show: “The Pieces Make the Whole” on Sept. 6 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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Ken and Julie Swan, parents of A Life Story Foundation Founder and CEO Kevin Swan, represented their son (who could not attend) at Celebrity Bartender Challenge: “Cocktails & Dreams” on Aug. 25 at The Lake Club.
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 25, 2017
Celebrity bartenders stir up fundraiser for ALS

A Life Story Foundation hosted its first Celebrity Bartender Challenge: “Cocktails & Dreams” on Aug. 25 at The Lake Club Grande Clubhouse.

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Seth Pevnick, artist Selina Roman and Curator Chris Jones
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 17, 2017
Circle members view new Ringling exhibit

The Ringling’s top donors, called circle members, got a special look at the museum’s newest exhibit on Aug. 17 at The Keith D. and Linda L. Monda Gallery of Contemporary Art.

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Speaker Seffi Kogen and AJC Regional Director, West Coast Florida Brian Lipton
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 16, 2017
AJC supporters gather for August Lunch & Learn

Luncheon speaker, AJC Assistant Director of Campus Affairs Seffi Kogen, spoke about trends surrounding anti-Semitism on American college campuses.

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Eri Vincent, right, who owns her own makeup art business, demonstrates a natural blush look. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 10, 2017
Natural Beauty: How to create the fresh-face look that's perfect for the heat

Three local makeup artists gave us their best tips and tricks for an easy, barely-there makeup look.

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Bill Sadlo started attending what is now the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club at the age of 8. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 2, 2017
Familiar Faces: Bill Sadlo

After 30 years with Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County, the organization’s CEO and president recalls his journey from club member to leader.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 19, 2017
AJC director gives lecture on fighting anti-semitism

Supporters of AJC West Coast Florida enjoyed the first lunch and learn of the summer on July 19 at Michael’s On East.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 13, 2017
Girl Scouts and local veterans walk the runway

Goodwill Manasota hosted its annual Little Black Dress fashion show on July 13 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 10, 2017
Junior League of Sarasota welcomes potential new members

JLS held its July Meet and Greet on July 10 at Libby's Cafe & Bar.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 9, 2017
Soap opera stars shine at Samantha's Friends fundraiser

Several actors, pageant queens and local philanthropic supporters gathered for the event on July 9 at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 30, 2017
Grand Prix welcomes guests to the races

The Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival hosted a kickoff event at Michael's on the Bay on June 29.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 20, 2017
Circus Arts Conservatory hosts private reception before send-off performance

CAC patrons showed their support on June 21 at Michael’s Wine Cellar before watching the CAC in DC preview show.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 16, 2017
Selah Freedom educates supporters at summer fundraiser

The nonprofit’s new event, Sail Into Freedom, took place on June 15 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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