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  • 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.

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    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
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  • 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.

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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.

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  • 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.

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    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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Co-Owner of Admiral Travel International Ryan Hilton with hosts Terri and Michael Klauber
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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.
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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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