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  • 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
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  • 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.

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    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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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 1, 2017
Girls Inc. recognizes both new and past honorees

The annual Girls Inc. Honoree Luncheon was held on March 1 at The Field Club.

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Tim and Heather Saba with their daughters, Olivia Grace and Lyla Penelope — Photo by Amy McKinlay Photography
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 1, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 03.02.17

From baby showers (and a delivery) to surprise smooches, here's your social week in review.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 28, 2017
Goodwill Manasota celebrates Mardi Gras in style

The 12th annual Mardi Gras Gala was held on Feb. 28 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 27, 2017
Florida Studio Theatre supporters enjoy swell ‘50s-themed fundraiser

Guests gathered for an evening of food, drink and performances on Feb. 27 that were the cat’s pajamas.

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Co-Chairwomen Nancy Cohen, Sylvia Pastor, Marion Levine, TBI vice president, and Co-Chairwoman Gloria Feibus
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 27, 2017
Temple Beth Israel salutes the Oscars

The annual gala was held on Feb. 26 at Michael’s On East.

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Back: Bob Bartner, Philip and Nancy Kotler, Ron Greenbaum, Ed Winnick; Front: Jerry and Joelle Hamovit, Shirley Fein and Sydney Goldstein
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 26, 2017
Eight over 80 honors outstanding Sarasota seniors

The award recipients were honored on Feb. 26 at Michael’s On East.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 26, 2017
Big Top Gala transports guests to the 'Circus of Yesteryear'

Event-goers enjoyed a night of touching stories and thrilling circus acts on Feb. 25 at Feld Entertainment Studios.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 25, 2017
Temple Sinai sets sail for annual gala

Guests boarded the S.S. Sinai for Temple Sinai's nautically themed gala.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 25, 2017
Bethesda House revels in Mardi Gras Madness

The Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. program hosted the event on Feb. 25 at Michael's On East.

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Education Foundation of Sarasota County President Jennifer Vigne with Board Chairman Tom Koski
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 25, 2017
Sarasota County art students celebrated for their work

The Education Foundation of Sarasota County, Inc. held its new event, createSRQ, on Feb. 24.

  • Black Tie
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 25, 2017
Literacy Matters Luncheon features author Nelson Lauver

The 10th annual luncheon was held at Michael’s On East on Feb. 24.

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