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Community Foundation Board member Donna Koffman gets a first look at Anne Patterson's piece "Circle of Thirds." Photo by Anna Brugmann
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  • November 1, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 11.02.17

So many philanthropic events, so little time — so here's the scoop on what you missed this week.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 31, 2017
Argus Foundation honors Dan Bailey and Senator Bob Johnson

The 16th Annual Lifetime Achievement Awards Dinner was held on Oct. 30 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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  • Daniel Perales
  • October 29, 2017
Sarasota Opera hosts Curtain Raiser Dinner

Sarasota Opera kicked off the season with the annual dinner on Oct. 29 at Michael's On East.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 29, 2017
LECOM auction benefits student scholarships

The annual Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine — Bradenton Student Scholarship Auction was held on Oct. 28 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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Jen Rust married Steve Johnson on July 16 at at an oceanside Airbnb in Montara, Calif.
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 25, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 10.26.17

From beautiful brides to heavenly heels, here's your social news of the week.

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Jennie Branagan and “Evita” leading actor Ana Isabelle
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 24, 2017
Asolo Rep welcomes patrons back for the new season

The annual Asolo Repertory Theatre Welcome Back Party was held on Oct. 24 at Nathan Benderson Park.

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  • Cliff Roles
  • October 24, 2017
People Helping People honors champions for older adults

People Helping People Awards Breakfast benefited the programs of Sarasota Friendship Centers on Oct. 24 at Michael's On East.

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  • Cliff Roles
  • October 22, 2017
Community AIDS Network shimmies into 18th year of CAN Dance: Dancing With Our Stars

Community AIDS Network hosted CANDance on Oct. 21 at Michael's On East.

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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.

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    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.

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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.
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  • 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
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  • 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.

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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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  • 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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