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Xavier and Donna Koffman, Max Schukenous, Sydney Kauffman and Robert McCampell
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  • November 2, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 11.03.16

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  • November 1, 2016
Sarasota Orchestra sets the tone with first dinner of the season

The orchestra welcomed staff and supporters to the first of three Anu & Friends Dinners.

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  • November 1, 2016
Local poodle-lovers lend a helping paw

Attendees at the annual “Puttin on the Poodle” luncheon raised funds for Florida Poodle Rescue.

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  • October 31, 2016
JFCS honors three couples at new awards ceremony

Jewish Family and Children’s Service of the Suncoast, Inc. hosts Inaugural Legacy Awards Luncheon

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 30, 2016
LECOM raises money for student scholarships

The annual dinner and auction was held at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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  • October 30, 2016
Oceanic Evening marks end of Mote’s Oceans of Opportunity Campaign

The annual gala was held at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Saturday, Oct. 29.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 30, 2016
Safe Sex Halloween Bash gets attendees in the holiday spirit

The annual Planned Parenthood costume party fundraiser was held at Michael’s On East.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 28, 2016
Key to the Cure kicks off the social season

More than a thousand gathered to raise money for Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation.

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  • October 28, 2016
Share the Light Luncheon honors community contributors

Second Chance Last Opportunity celebrates 21 years at annual luncheon.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 26, 2016
Asolo Rep gets donors excited for a new season

The Asolo Welcome Back Party was held on Thursday, Oct. 26.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 26, 2016
Lunch in the Gardens event introduces public to Michael's on the Bay

Attendees at "Orchid Madness" enjoyed the first public event at Selby's new venue.

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

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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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  • Amanda Morales
  • 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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