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Black Tie

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  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    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.

  • Black Tie
    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.

  • Black Tie
Soloist Adolfo Gutiérrez Arenas, cello, with Sarasota Orchestra President and CEO Joe McKenna
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
Chairwoman Mimi Hernandez, Speaker Bruno Duarte and Founders Garden Club of Sarasota President Gina Gregoria
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 5, 2017
Composing the Future brunch hits the high notes

The annual event on Nov. 5 at Michael’s on the Bay at Selby Gardens benefited Sarasota Youth Orchestra.

  • Black Tie
Chairs Adrienne and Keith Johnson, Jackie and Jim Rolfes, Lisa and John Giglio and Pat Martin
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 4, 2017
Children First supporters dip their toes in the sand

The nonprofit held its annual Rockin’ Lobster Beach Party on Nov. 4 at Sharky’s On The Pier.

  • Black Tie
Matt and Brooke Baker, Shannon Westfall, Samantha Shwmyar, Sara Kirkland, Lorna Rower and Kyla Hancock
    By
  • Daniel Perales
  • November 4, 2017
New nonprofit makes a name for itself with An Evening in India event

Tandoor Indian Cuisine hosted An Evening in India benefiting Share Care Global on Nov. 3 at BMW of Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 3, 2017
Safari Sarasota gives guests a taste of the savanna

Guests of Safari Sarasota's interactive cooking dinner got a chance to cook like a pro Nov. 2 at Michaels On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • November 3, 2017
Children First hosts 10th Annual Flip Flops and Fashion Luncheon

The annual fashion show and luncheon was held on Nov. 2 at Sharky's on the Pier in Venice.

  • Black Tie
Chairs Sue Jacobson, Jan Sirota and Alison Gardner
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 2, 2017
New College hosts annual clambake

The annual dinner was held on Nov. 2 on the lawn of College Hall on the New College Bayside Campus.

  • Black Tie
Chairwomen Susan Malloy Jones and Alisa Pettingell
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 1, 2017
Moffitt Cancer Center educates guests on cancer research

The Tampa-based cancer care and research center held its annual luncheon on Nov. 1 at Michael’s on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

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