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Black Tie

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 9, 2017
Florida Winefest & Auction comes to a close

The festival ended with its annual closing event, Wine on the Water, on April 9 on the grounds of Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Black Tie
Callie Donovan, Jeff Wenzler, Molly Donovan and Keith Donovan
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 9, 2017
Sarasota Film Festival calls it a wrap with closing party

The last hurrah for the fest was held on April 8 at Sarasota Sky Bar & Club.

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Erin and Patrick Duggan with Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center President and CEO Jessica Hays and Chairwoman Barbara Gardner
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 9, 2017
SPARCC’s ‘A Nautical Night’ makes Bird Key sparkle

The annual SPARCCle Gala was held on April 8 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 9, 2017
JFCS thanks major donors

The Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast hosted a brunch in honor of the Celebrity Chefs Food & Wine Tasting donors on April 9.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 8, 2017
Florida Winefest & Auction main event takes center stage

The Grand Tasting, Brunch and Charity Auction took place on April 8 on the grounds of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 8, 2017
Sarasota Film Festival rocks out in J.D. Hamel Park

A new film fest event, Sea and Be Scene, was held on April 7.

  • Black Tie
Chefs Marc Ganz, Chris Covelli, Paul Mattison, Mara Cristiani, Alex Vasquez, Sam Ray, Mike Donohue, Laszlo Brevardi and Allan Yu
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 8, 2017
Florida Winefest & Auction holds Banquet on the Block

The annual festival dinner was held on April 6 on Lemon Avenue.

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Kathy Leon, Elizabeth Earp and Co-Chairwoman Diana Napoliello
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 7, 2017
Neuro Challenge shines bright with ‘A Night Under the Stars’

The annual fundraising gala was held on April 7 at Michael’s On East.

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Co-Chairwomen Caryn Patterson, Stacey Corley and Alicia Chalmers
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 7, 2017
Junior League of Sarasota looks back on 60 years of service

The philanthropic women’s organization celebrated its 60th Anniversary on April 6 at The Francis.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2017
Compeer Sarasota celebrates its new children’s program

The mental health-focused nonprofit had a great deal to celebrate at its luncheon on April 6 at The Francis.

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Co-Chairwoman Susan Malloy Jones, Renee Phinney, Jenn Stutler and Shana Zamikoff
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 6, 2017
Moffitt Foundation hosts kickoff reception for upcoming luncheon

The invite-only event was held on April 5 at Michael’s Wine Cellar.

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Heidi Evans and Cornelia Matson
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • 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
    By
  • 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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