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Co-Chairs Stephen and Lynn Kukanza with Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium President and CEO Michael Crosby and Sharon Crosby
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • March 16, 2019
Mote Marine Laboratory parties for a porpoise
Co-Chairwomen Traci Smullen and Anne Weintraub, CEO Andria Bilan, Co-Chairman Dan Vigne and Co-Founder Sandi Chapnick
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • March 14, 2019
JoshProvides cooks up entertaining and educational evening
  • By Katie Johns
  • March 13, 2019
Beachplace toasts to 40th anniversary
Marsha Penkert and Ellen Roberts
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • March 13, 2019
Sarasota throws a Party in the Park
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • March 13, 2019
Circle Members get sneak peeks at two new exhibits
  • By Ryan Kohn
  • March 13, 2019
New heights for Mustangs boys basketball
  • By Katie Johns
  • March 12, 2019
Longboat Key Republicans get in St. Patrick's Day spirit
Guest Speakers Jason and David Benham
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • March 12, 2019
Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center celebrates life
  • By Katie Johns
  • March 12, 2019
Longboat Democrats install new leadership award
Rachael and Donald Worthington
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • March 11, 2019
Sarasota Opera patrons enjoy cocktails, dinner and a show
Kate Honea, Education Director Christopher Hird and DNG Program Director Lisa Townsend
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • March 11, 2019
The Sarasota Ballet stays on pointe with helping students
  • By Katie Johns
  • March 11, 2019
St. Mary dreams up spring fashion show
Chairman of the board Richard Pelton and Executive Director Suzy Brenner
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • March 11, 2019
Paradise Center supporters break out their dancing shoes
Sasha Rosin with David, Priya and Kohav Weiman
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • March 11, 2019
Temple Emanu-El gets into the spirit of Purim
Bonnie and Daphne Silvestri
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • March 11, 2019
Temple Sinai celebrates Purim
  • By Andrew Atkins
  • March 10, 2019
Lakewood Ranch champions green spirit
Co-Chairs Jo and Stan Rutstein
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • March 10, 2019
Cause 4 Hope shines light on Parkinson's
Sarasota's Katy Carrigan and her rescue dog, Homer, enjoy the festivities at Ponies for Pups. Carrigan works for event sponsor Raymond James.
  • By Jay Heater
  • March 9, 2019
Poodles of fun at Sarasota Polo Club
Volunteers had to funnel portions of rice and other portions of the meal packets.
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • March 9, 2019
Siesta Key church works with RIse Against Hunger
Co-Chairs Doug and Shari Phillips
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • March 9, 2019
Banyan Ball guests travel around the world in one night
Mesa Serbin, a student at Booker High School in the Visual Performing Arts program, auctioned off her painting.
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • March 9, 2019
Booker High School fundraiser showcases student talent
Rob and Executive Director Jennifer Rominiecki
  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • March 9, 2019
Supporters wine and dine in the gardens
  • By Katie Johns
  • March 8, 2019
Longboat Harbour presents the best of Broadway
Wes Broadway brought his dog, Georgie, to the event.
  • By Amelia Hanks
  • March 8, 2019
Music on May Lane grooves to a new beat
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Co-Chairs Stephen and Lynn Kukanza with Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium President and CEO Michael Crosby and Sharon Crosby
  • March 16, 2019
Mote Marine Laboratory parties for a porpoise
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Co-Chairwomen Traci Smullen and Anne Weintraub, CEO Andria Bilan, Co-Chairman Dan Vigne and Co-Founder Sandi Chapnick
  • March 14, 2019
JoshProvides cooks up entertaining and educational evening
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  • March 13, 2019
Beachplace toasts to 40th anniversary
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  • March 13, 2019
Sarasota throws a Party in the Park
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Circle Members get sneak peeks at two new exhibits

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