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Heidi Evans and Cornelia Matson
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 5, 2017
Historic Spanish Point celebrates 35 years

The annual luncheon, renamed Magic on the Bay, was held on April 4 at Michael’s On East.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 3, 2017
Asolo Rep supporters take a walk on the wild side

The annual season announcement party on April 3 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts had an exotic touch this year.

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Many gal pals of Brigid Saah gathered to celebrate the mommy-to-be on April 2 at Sarasota Yacht Club. Photo courtesy of Heather Saba
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  • April 3, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 04.06.17

It was all about babies, birthdays and...wait for it...Flo Rida last week on the social scene.

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Co-Chairs Andy and Ruth Maass, Honorees Marilyn and Irv Naiditch and Co-Chairwomen Gerri Aaron and Betty Schoenbaum
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 2, 2017
AJC West Coast Florida honors Marilyn and Irv Naiditch

The organization’s National Legacy of Leadership Award Dinner took place on April 2 at Michael’s On East.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 2, 2017
Flo Rida performs at Firefly Gala 2017

The annual fundraiser for Forty Carrots Family Center took place on April 1 at The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 2, 2017
Sarasota Film Festival kicks off with block party

The opening night celebration of the annual festival was celebrated March 31 outside the Sarasota Opera House.

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Alice Murphy, Tina Shao-Napoli and Dan Napoli
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 1, 2017
Wine Walk to the Ca’ d’Zan transports guests to the 1920s

The annual fundraiser for the Ca' d'Zan Preservation Fund was on March 31 at The Ringling.

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Co-Chairwomen Susan Malloy Jones, Sally Schule and Veronica Brady
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 1, 2017
Girls Inc. celebrates its strong, smart and bold honorees for 2017

The annual Celebration Luncheon was held on March 31 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota and packed a punch of girl power.

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Jonna Keller, Co-Chairwoman Carol Poteat-Buchanan and Dario Ferrer
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 31, 2017
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe entertains guests at April Fools’ Fete

The theatre company’s annual spring fundraiser was held on March 30 at Michael’s On East.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 30, 2017
Salon Series features Denise Pope of Tidewell Hospice

The theme of the monthly lecture series’ March talk was “Tidewell Hospice: It’s More Than You Think,” and was held on March 30 at Designing Women Boutique.

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Brigid Saah and Jessica Hays with their daughters, TK and TK at the shower on March 26 at the home of Beth Karins. Photo courtesy of Jessica Hays
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 29, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 03.30.17

From baby showers to tooth fairy sightings, here's what you missed last week on the social scene.

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Co-Chairwomen Sydney Goldstein and Vivian Kouvant
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 28, 2017
Sarasota Ballet celebrates 10 years with Iain Webb

Company supporters gathered for the annual Sarasota Ballet gala on March 27 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

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  • March 26, 2017
Sarasota Challenge makes its grand finale

The awards dinner and final performance of Sarasota Challenge was held on March 26 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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Co-Chairwoman Donna Koffman, Renee Phinney, Co-Chairman Dave Koffman, Terri Klauber and Amanda Mason
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 25, 2017
Fairytale Ball teaches guests the power of a little pixie dust

“A Sprinkle of Pixie Dust” was held on March 25 at Michael’s On East.

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Auction Chairwoman Noelle Reynolds and Event Chairwoman Jenni Ross
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 25, 2017
Miracle Ball benefits local branch of the All Children’s Hospital Guild

The signature fundraising event for the the local John Hopkins Medicine affiliate was held on March 25 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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