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Black Tie

Co-Chairs Tom and Sherry Koski
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  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • 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
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  • 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.

  • Black Tie
Doc Wallace (pictured with Masako Carlson and Haunani Wallace) found his custom cat bowtie on Etsy.com, which he wore proudly to Cat Depot' s Stop in the Name of Love Gala on March 11 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 15, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 03.16.17

From best-dressed contests to baby announcements, here's the latest on the Sarasota social scene.

  • Black Tie
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 14, 2017
Pines of Sarasota thanks its top donors

The Giving Tree Society Luncheon was held on March 14 at Michael’s on the Bay.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 13, 2017
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet hosts March luncheon

The monthly Showcase Luncheon was held on March 13 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
Maria El Shahawy, Dr. Mahfouz El Shahawy and Co-Chairwoman Renee Hamad
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 12, 2017
Friendship Center Gala takes guests around the world in one evening

Friendship Around the World was held on March 12 at Michael’s on the Bay.

  • Black Tie
Chairs Larry and Jennifer Fox
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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.

  • Black Tie
    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
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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.

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