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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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  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 11, 2017
Second Chance Last Opportunity honors 2017 Men of Purpose

The organization recognized 18 men whose contributions to the community often go unnoticed.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 7, 2017
Ringling circle members enjoy exhibition preview and dinner

Some of the museum’s top donors got a sneak peak of the two latest exhibits, Eternal Offerings: Chinese Ritual Bronzes and Circle of Animals / Zodiac Heads.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 4, 2017
Sarasota Young Professionals Group takes guests back in time

Eventgoers at the YPG Throwback Gala: Sarasota Through the Years enjoyed a night of nostalgic fun on June 3 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 1, 2017
Woman’s Exchange honors local students and arts organizations

The annual Woman's Exchange Awards Celebration was held on June 1 at Woman’s Exchange.

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YPG board members Shantel Norman, Ashley Leon, Anna Foster and YPG Coordinator Mimi Cirbusova
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 31, 2017
Blast from the Past: YPG gala will boast timeless theme

Sarasota Young Professionals Group's throwback gala will take guests back in time — to the decade of their choosing.

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