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Black Tie

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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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
Jonna Keller, Co-Chairwoman Carol Poteat-Buchanan and Dario Ferrer
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • 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
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 24, 2017
Party on the Pass transports guests to a ‘Hot Night in Havana’

The ninth annual animal hospital fundraiser was held on March 24 at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 24, 2017
Art in the Dark shines light on the issue of vision loss

Lighthouse of Manasota hosted the second annual event on March 24 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 24, 2017
Salute to the Stars Luncheon celebrates artist award winners

The annual Sarasota Opera event honored artists and staff members on March 24 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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Charlotte Watts celebrates her third birthday with cousin John-Ford on March 19 at Columbia Restaurant. Photo courtesy of Fondren Watts
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 22, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 03.23.17

From unicorn-themed birthday parties to television star sightings, here's what you missed on the social scene last week.

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