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Ben and Raeanna Kalkert sport their award-winning masks.
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  • October 26, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 10.27.16

Here's what you missed last week...

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  • October 25, 2016
An Evening of Celebration brings new light to “the darkness of sex trafficking”

Attendees celebrated the work that Selah Freedom does to combat the issue on a local level.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 23, 2016
Curtain Raiser Dinner kicks off new season at the Sarasota Opera

The annual event was held on Sunday, Oct. 23 at Michael’s On East.

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A AAGPBL Players Association autographed poster signed by the Rockford Peaches.
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  • October 23, 2016
Kick-Off Gala pitches for Women's Sports Museum

Community leaders show support for potential Women's Sports Museum with fundraiser Kick-Off Gala at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 23, 2016
Local celebrities take to the floor at 17th annual CANDance

Community AIDs Network hosted its CANDance “Dancing with our Stars” competition on Oct. 22.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 23, 2016
Art of Food serves up Halloween spirit

The Junior League of Sarasota hosts masquerade bash at Selby Public Library.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 21, 2016
SPARCC hosts Men of Courage Breakfast

Both male and female community leaders came together against domestic and sexual violence at the annual Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center event.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 20, 2016
Goodwill Manasota honors outstanding volunteers

Community Ambassadors were honored at annual dinner at Michael's On East.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 20, 2016
A Private Evening in Selby’s Secret Garden debuts Michael's on the bay

Attendees were invited to celebrate the new “Selby’s Secret Garden” exhibit

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Bachelor Joseph Garofalo Jr. with the American Cancer Society surprises audiences members by revealing a superman tank underneath his button-down. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 19, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 10.20.16

Here's what you missed last week on the social scene:

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 18, 2016
People Helping People Awards Breakfast honors “champions for older adults”

The event was held at Michael’s On East and benefited Sarasota Friendship Centers.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 17, 2016
Meet Me at the Barre celebrates Friends of the Sarasota Ballet

Attendees enjoyed a cocktail hour and dinner at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 16, 2016
Art Center Sarasota celebrates its 90th anniversary

Board chairs, donors, volunteers and other supporters were honored at Michael’s On East.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 15, 2016
Raise the Roof Party celebrates Amazing Raise participants

Attendees enjoy a night of food, dance and fundraising benefiting the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARRC)

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 14, 2016
Moffitt Sarasota Luncheon educates attendees

Attendees enjoyed lunch and heard from several guest speakers.

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