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Black Tie

Chairs Larry and Jennifer Fox
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 12, 2017
The Out-Of-Door Academy hosts roaring gala

Banyan Ball was held on March 11 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Cat Depot Executive Director Shelley Thayer and Chairwoman Alexis Meininghaus
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 11, 2017
Cat Depot throws a Motown and Soul-themed bash

The annual Cat Depot gala was held on March 11 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2017
Prohibition Party benefits A Life Story Foundation

Roaring '20s-themed fundraiser raises funds for ALS research.

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Co-Chairwomen Jennifer Rust, Ashley Dooley and Montana Ross Taplinger
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 11, 2017
Sarasota’s culinary masters join forces at Foodlosophy

Five local chefs team up to present the philanthropic dinner on March 10 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 10, 2017
Selby hosts A Conversation with Jean M. Franczyk

The lecture was held on March 10 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Black Tie
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 10, 2017
Planned Parenthood dinner inspires guests not to 'go back'

The national organization’s Sarasota Dinner & Silent Auction was held on March 9 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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Missy Cooper and Chairwoman Leah Turner Cotter
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 9, 2017
Samaritan Counseling Services luncheon sheds light on mental health

The 14th annual event was held on March 9 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 8, 2017
Artist Series Concerts Friends host Italian masquerade

The annual fundraiser was held on March 8 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
Erin and Doug Christy hosted a citrus-themed brunch March 4 at their home for visiting family members. Photo courtesy of Erin Christy
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 8, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 03.09.17

From wedding anniversaries to backyard bashes, we've got the scoop on last week's social happenings.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • March 6, 2017
Asolo supporters continue the fun at gala after party

The official after party was held on March 4 at Louies Modern.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • March 6, 2017
'La Fête de Monte Carlo' transports guests to the set of a Bond film

The annual Asolo Gala was held on March 4 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • March 4, 2017
Mad for March gets sports fans excited for the NCAA basketball tournament

The March 3 event at Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota featured several celebrities such as Dick Vitale and Ryan-Hunter Reay.

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Brook Bello received the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest civilian award for community service, in December from the White House. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 4, 2017
People with Purpose: Brook Bello

Founder of More Too Life Brook Bello channels her experience as a victim of trafficking into advocating for an end to this modern form of slavery.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 3, 2017
USF Sarasota-Manatee students put on HospitaBull Evening

The 6th annual dinner fundraiser was held on March 2 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 2, 2017
Better Together event features author/historian David McCullough

The annual Gulf Coast Community Foundation luncheon was held on March 2 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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