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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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  • 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
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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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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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
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  • 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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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 21, 2017
JFCS supporters wined and dined at annual food and wine tasting

The Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast held its Celebrity Chefs Food & Wine Tasting on March 21 at the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 21, 2017
Women’s Resource Center honors Betty Schoenbaum

The annual Renaissance Legacy Luncheon was held on March 21 at Michael’s On East.

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Co-Hosts Ron and Rita Greenbaum
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 20, 2017
Asolo announces next season’s lineup

The annual major donor party was held on March 20 at the home of Rita and Ron Greenbaum.

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Co-Chairs Tom and Sherry Koski
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 18, 2017
An Evening at the Avant-Garde sends guests out of this world

Ringling College of Art and Design’s 21st Annual Scholarship Event was held on March 18 at Ringling College of Art and Design.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 17, 2017
Nashville songwriting stars slide into home plate

The Orioles hosted a star-studded philanthropy event on March 17 at Ed Smith Stadium.

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Co-Hosts Kim Morey Wheeler and David and Pamela Steves
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 16, 2017
March Anu & Friends Dinner features Sergei Nakariakov

The march installment of the monthly Sarasota Orchestra dinner series was held on March 16 at The Field Club.

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Major Ethan Frizzell, Honoree Gerri Aaron, Chairwoman Kim Cornetet, Betty Schoenbaum and Major Sue Frizzell
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 16, 2017
Glitz at the Ritz supports The Salvation Army

The annual Schoenbaum Humanitarian Award Luncheon was held on March 16 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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