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Rebecca Blitz and Jamie Myers pose in the photo booth at Cooking for Wishes.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 26, 2015
Cooking for Wishes 'Taste of Asia'
Debbie Dannheisser and Kem Lindsay
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 26, 2015
Going for the Gold Kickoff Party
Connie Anderson and Nila Padarathsingh
  • By Amanda Morales
  • February 26, 2015
Journey to Success launches to benefit community
Bernie Gottschalk, Kathy Maybee and Bunny Skirboll at Compeer JAM 2015.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • February 26, 2015
Compeer Sarasota gets down with volunteers, community
Sponsors and commissioners were presented with special jerseys to commemorate the upcoming Baltimore Orioles spring-training season.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • February 25, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Orioles Chamber Reception
William McComb and Sloane Sapan. Photos by Tony Gajate Photography.
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • February 25, 2015
Just Married: William McComb and Sloane Sapan
Paco Martinez-Alvarez, Stephen and Michelle Fancher and Joseph Holt
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 25, 2015
Hooray for Hollywood
Lynn Wilson, a Light Chaser member who lives in Apalachicola, Fla., chose to paint the Farmhouse.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • February 24, 2015
Quick Draw contest raises money for Keith Farmhouse restoration
Laura Florez-Rey, Justein Savwoir and Sean Bruinius each dressed as George Washington for Morning at the Museum.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • February 24, 2015
History comes to life at Ashton Elementary
Amanda Gambert, featured speaker Anna Quindlen, Chairwoman Susan Powers and Heather Clark
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 24, 2015
13th annual Legacy Luncheon
Ronald Koepsel, Anita Rahn, Mike and Lyn Haycock with Lowe Morrison.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • February 22, 2015
Town Hall Lecture Dan Buettner
Featured speaker Gil Tamary, Co-Chair Alice Berkowitz, honoree Sam Shapiro and Co-Chair Shari Kaplan Paler
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 21, 2015
Technion Gala
Co-Chair Aimee Cogan, Katherine Harris and Co-Chair Ariane Dart
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 21, 2015
2015 Modern Pentathlon Gala
Co-Chairs Donna and Sydney Koffman
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 20, 2015
ARC Unconditional Love 'A New Beginning' Gala
Beth Cannata with Jacques and Marlena de Vazeille
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 20, 2015
Zazarino Center Fundraising Gala
Kay Aidlin, Chairwoman Jenni Ross and Suzi Minahan
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 20, 2015
Miracle Ball ‘For Children, Our Precious Gems’
Victoria Blumthal and Ann Rubenstein
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • February 20, 2015
Sarasota Exotic Car Fest: 'Miami Vice' Jet Port Reception
Patience Addae and Caring Santos
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • February 20, 2015
9th annual Hearts Afire Benefit 'What it Means to Love'
Dorothy Rodriguez and Jamie Newby test their fine motor skills at an occupational therapy booth.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • February 19, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS College and Career Fair
Steve and Mary Coburn attended to watch their grandson perform at Grandfriends' day at Out-of-Door Academy.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • February 19, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Grandfriends' Day at ODA
Stacie Baer and Darcy Paradoski
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • February 19, 2015
Blue Ties & Butterflies Pre-Party
Scott Anderson and host Al Bru
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • February 19, 2015
The Art of the Violin Benefit Auction and Reception
Shawndra Baird and Bill Camp
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • February 19, 2015
12th annual Caring Hearts Luncheon
Speaker Matthew Woodside and Historical Society President Pam Coleman
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • February 18, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Historical Society lecture
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Latest News Photo Galleries

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Rebecca Blitz and Jamie Myers pose in the photo booth at Cooking for Wishes.
  • February 26, 2015
Cooking for Wishes 'Taste of Asia'
2
Debbie Dannheisser and Kem Lindsay
  • February 26, 2015
Going for the Gold Kickoff Party
3
Connie Anderson and Nila Padarathsingh
  • February 26, 2015
Journey to Success launches to benefit community
4
Bernie Gottschalk, Kathy Maybee and Bunny Skirboll at Compeer JAM 2015.
  • February 26, 2015
Compeer Sarasota gets down with volunteers, community
5
Sponsors and commissioners were presented with special jerseys to commemorate the upcoming Baltimore Orioles spring-training season.
  • February 25, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Orioles Chamber Reception

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