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Erin and Patrick Duggan with Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center President and CEO Jessica Hays and Chairwoman Barbara Gardner
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 9, 2017
SPARCC’s ‘A Nautical Night’ makes Bird Key sparkle

The annual SPARCCle Gala was held on April 8 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 9, 2017
JFCS thanks major donors

The Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast hosted a brunch in honor of the Celebrity Chefs Food & Wine Tasting donors on April 9.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 9, 2017
Church of the Redeemer celebrates Palm Sunday

Parishioners gathered outside the chapel for Church of the Redeemers traditional palm procession.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Louise Abbatt, Flossie Berger and Judy and Pat Mellett
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 8, 2017
Fairway Bay says farewell to snowbirds

Residents gathered at the Bay Isles Beach Club on April 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 8, 2017
St. Martha Catholic School gets cookin'

St. Martha Catholic School hosted its sixth annual Cajun Crawfish and Seafood Festival on April 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 8, 2017
Newtown Alive gives residents a Taste of Newtown

The Newtown Alive project put on a block party to dedicate Newtown's newly installed historic markers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 8, 2017
Longboat Key Center for the Arts hosts final opening

The Women Contemporary Artists' Juried Spring Exhibition is on display until May 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 8, 2017
Florida Winefest & Auction main event takes center stage

The Grand Tasting, Brunch and Charity Auction took place on April 8 on the grounds of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 8, 2017
Sarasota Film Festival rocks out in J.D. Hamel Park

A new film fest event, Sea and Be Scene, was held on April 7.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 8, 2017
Library closes chapter on season

Volunteers gathered at The Chart House for lunch on April 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 8, 2017
Lakewood Ranch walks for diabetes cure

Twenty-nine walkers raised $1,000 or more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 8, 2017
Temple Sinai thanks its religious school teachers

Temple Sinai hosted a Shabbat L'Morim at Temple Sinai on April 7 to recognize its religious school teachers and the retirement of longtime religious school director Sue Huntting.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 8, 2017
Guests and participants mingle before the Joey Gratton Championship

The tennis tournament benefits the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chefs Marc Ganz, Chris Covelli, Paul Mattison, Mara Cristiani, Alex Vasquez, Sam Ray, Mike Donohue, Laszlo Brevardi and Allan Yu
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 8, 2017
Florida Winefest & Auction holds Banquet on the Block

The annual festival dinner was held on April 6 on Lemon Avenue.

  • Black Tie
Kathy Leon, Elizabeth Earp and Co-Chairwoman Diana Napoliello
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 7, 2017
Neuro Challenge shines bright with ‘A Night Under the Stars’

The annual fundraising gala was held on April 7 at Michael’s On East.

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