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Black Tie

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 17, 2017
Players kicks off ‘Big Fish’ with opening night party

The opening night for the center’s newest production began with a VIP reception on Feb. 16.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 16, 2017
Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center supporters strut their stuff at annual fashion show

SPARCCle on the Runway: Fashion is Architecture was held at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.

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Members of Designing Daughters (standing) with Designing Daughters and Roskamp Foundation leaders (seated) — Photo by Cliff Roles
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 15, 2017
Designing Daughters will begin strategic partnership with Roskamp Foundation

The two nonprofits will officially join forces on March 1.

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Terri Klauber, Michael Klauber, Murf Klauber, Max Klauber and Susie Klauber —Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 15, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 02.16.17

From surprise birthday parties to celebrity encounters, these are the most notable social happenings of last week.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 14, 2017
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet hosts first luncheon of the year

The top supporters of Sarasota Ballet held their February Showcase Luncheon on Feb. 13.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 12, 2017
Orchid Ball transforms Selby into “The Color of Dreams”

The annual Marie Selby Botanical Gardens fundraiser was held at the gardens on Feb. 11.

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Co-Chairwomen Wendy Merriman and Brenda Maraman
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 11, 2017
Van Wezel Foundation hosts entertaining gala

The annual gala featured comics Steve Martin and Martin Short on Feb. 10 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 11, 2017
Ann Curry speaks at Tidewell Hospice Signature Luncheon

The former “TODAY” show star spoke at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 10.

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Kimberly Tocci, Deanna Joyce and Brenda Hibbeln
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 9, 2017
Florida Winefest & Auction supporters play bingo for a cause

The first Designer Handbag Bingo was held at The Francis on Feb. 9.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 9, 2017
Orchid Ball sponsors get a sneak peak of Chagall exhibit

Event supporters were among the first to see the Selby Marc Chagall exhibit at a preview party on Feb. 8.

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Evelyn Cooper, Liz Greenawalt, Eileen Cantarella, Chairwoman Beckie Suverkrup, Doris Amspoker, Kathy Cuviello and University Park Women’s Club President Maria Van Brunt
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 9, 2017
University Park Women’s Club hosts fashionable afternoon

The organization held its Passion for Fashion fashion show at Michael’s On East on Feb. 8.

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JB and Kelly Baldwin with the birthday girl, Anna Grace — Photo courtesy of Kelly Baldwin
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 8, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 02.09.17

From generous newlyweds to Superbowl-themed birthday bashes, this is what you missed on the social scene last week.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 6, 2017
Reason to Hope Luncheon raises awareness for Alzheimer's

The annual luncheon was held at Michael’s On East on Monday, Feb. 6.

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Veronica and Jeremy Miller pose with their dogs Duke Wellington and Duchess Alexandra.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 5, 2017
Donte’s Den hosts barking good time

There’s a new top dog in town

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Co-Chairwomen Mickey Davis, Donna Koffman, Jamie Becker, Bianca Lawrence, Honorary Chairwoman Cornelia Matson and Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast President Christine Johnson
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 5, 2017
Palm Ball raises funds to protect land along the Gulf

The 10th anniversary of the event was celebrated at Bay Preserve on Feb. 4.

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