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Forks and Corks kicks off with VIP preview

Sponsors and other supporters of the festival gathered at Audi Sarasota Jan. 26.

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  • January 27, 2017
Selah Freedom brings light to the darkness with annual fashion show

The fourth annual A New Beginning fashion event was held at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center.

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  • January 26, 2017
AJC West Coast Florida welcomes speaker Avital Leibovich

Director of AJC Jerusalem Avital Leibovich gave the keynote address at the AJC Winter Lunch & Learn event Jan. 26.

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  • January 24, 2017
Girls Inc. thanks Champions for Girls

The nonprofit celebrated its top donors at a reception Jan. 24.

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David Auxier, director of career development for Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County, with Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County members Christina Polokonis and Kat Barbieri with Cheri Pachter and club member Fatima Demlak
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  • January 23, 2017
Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse kicks off with preview party

Attendees got the chance to see a room designed by members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County Jan. 21.

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The centerpieces at the Sarasota Opera Gala were created by Becky Creighton of Flowers by Fudgie, and because no cherry blossoms could be found, they were replaced with pink roses, pink bougainvillea and orchids.
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  • January 23, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 01.26.17

From ritzy galas to famous speakers, this is what you missed on the social scene last week.

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  • January 22, 2017
Sarasota Opera kicks off winter season with “A Japanese Affair”

Supporters enjoyed dinner, dancing and multiple performances Jan. 21.

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  • January 21, 2017
Asolo supporters celebrate opening of ‘The Originalist’

Guests enjoyed dinner and cocktails before the performance on Jan. 20.

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  • January 20, 2017
“Vertically Inclined” teaches attendees how to garden in an urban setting

The second installment in the Lunch in the Gardens series was held Jan. 20.

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  • January 19, 2017
Animal Rescue Coalition thanks patrons at reception

The ARC celebrated donors with drinks and hors d'oeuvres at Michael’s Wine Cellar.

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  • January 18, 2017
Outstanding local ladies honored at Women in Power Luncheon

Four prominent Sarasota women were recognized at Michael’s On East on Jan. 18.

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  • January 18, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 01.19.17

From work anniversaries to a bride who said "yes to the dress," we've got the inside scoop on the latest social news.

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  • January 17, 2017
New Hermitage Artist Retreat luncheon steals the show

The organization’s new Muse Luncheon was held at Michael’s On East on Jan. 17.

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Kirt and Marina Anderson
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  • January 15, 2017
Bradenton Opera Guild honors Roger Bingaman

The organization held its annual Winter Soirée at Palm Aire Country Club Jan. 15.

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  • January 15, 2017
Selby hosts Chairman’s Circle Dinner

The gardens celebrated its top donors at Michael’s on the Bay Jan. 15.

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