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Judith Bell and Joan Kemeny-Paru
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  • November 18, 2014
National Philanthropy Day Luncheon
Arthur Ancowitz and partner Ina Schnell
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • November 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Arthur Ancowitz book party
Mary Kenealy-Barbetta and her husband, former County Commissioner Joseph Barbetta and Commissioner Carolyn Mason chat at the reception for the new commissioners.
  • By Jessica Salmond
  • November 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: County Commission welcome reception
Vicki Aronson and Patti Peotter-Bettey
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • November 17, 2014
High Tide at High Noon
Malaka Hilton, Sylvia El Shahawy and Pat Donegah
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • November 17, 2014
Legacy Society Luncheon
Co-Chairs Bob and Anne Essner
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  • November 16, 2014
Season Opener Brunch: Fanfare 300 The Sound of the Future
Millie Serling and Phyllis Ploener
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • November 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sanctuary Welcome Back Party
Phil Brannon and Harris Bash, of The Pig Mac, flip burgers for guests.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Burger Cook-Off
Dan Belcher works on his team’s entry “Mother of Dragons” for the Crystal Classic.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • November 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 Crystal Classic
Cliff Abramson and Sue Huntting
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • November 15, 2014
2014 Illumination Gala 'Rockin' the Boat, Making Waves for The Gan'
Nancy Cason and Erika Quartermaine
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • November 15, 2014
Progressive Dinner: 'Building Her Future'
Aidan Watkins says his speaking part perfectly.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • November 13, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw American Education Program
Executive Chef Andrea Bozzolo creates an arugula salad.
  • By Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Amore by Andrea grand opening
Melinda Sharrit, of Mote Ranch, with Nancy Small and Linda Wokoun, both of Lakewood Ranch, came as guests of event organizer Susan Jordan, not pictured.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • November 13, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Newcomers Club Fashion Show
Scott Anderson, Bette and Arn Hoffman and Randy and Lori Benderson
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • November 13, 2014
Keeping the Dream Alive
Lynette Abrams and Gerri Elliott
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • November 12, 2014
Flower Talk: 'Gems in Bloom'
An ensemble of children sing "You're a Grand Old Flag" following the flag-raising portion of the ceremony.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • November 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Veterans Day Ceremony
Korean War era veterans begin their march in the parade.
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • November 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Day Parade
Veteran Shane Burggraff watches the Veterans Day Parade with his son Kyle and Joel.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • November 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Day Parade
Joseph and Ora Mendels with President Murray Blueglass
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • November 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club luncheon
Will Brown, Chuck Frith and Toshi Takahashi
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • November 10, 2014
Divas After Dark 'An Evening in White Gayla'
Denise Barker and Albert Marsh
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • November 10, 2014
30th Anniversary Luncheon & Auction
Elliot Metcalfe, Tom Smith, Larry Larose and Capt. Geoff Smith.
  • By Amanda Morales
  • November 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Marine Corps Birthday Luncheon
Abstract Artist Jim Dee
  • By Kristen Herhold
  • November 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Fall Art Festival
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Judith Bell and Joan Kemeny-Paru
  • November 18, 2014
National Philanthropy Day Luncheon
2
Arthur Ancowitz and partner Ina Schnell
  • November 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Arthur Ancowitz book party
3
Mary Kenealy-Barbetta and her husband, former County Commissioner Joseph Barbetta and Commissioner Carolyn Mason chat at the reception for the new commissioners.
  • November 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: County Commission welcome reception
4
Vicki Aronson and Patti Peotter-Bettey
  • November 17, 2014
High Tide at High Noon
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Malaka Hilton, Sylvia El Shahawy and Pat Donegah
  • November 17, 2014
Legacy Society Luncheon

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