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Janet Combs
February 13, 2026

Sarasota Players Party On in their new Payne Park space

At its annual fundraiser, the community theater welcomed guests to see its new home at the Payne Park Auditorium before its transformation begins.

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Lori Sax
February 8, 2026

SCF Foundation hosts Bourbon, Brews & BBQ to support students

The State College of Florida Foundation held the event as part of its Avenues to the Future initiative, which raises money to help students in higher education.

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Janet Combs
February 8, 2026

Orchid Ball dazzles with 'Nature of Abstraction' theme

The theme of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' annual gala was in line with its new exhibit, 'Alexander Calder: The Nature of Movement.'

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Janet Combs
February 7, 2026

Harlan Coben leads with laughter at Love Our Libraries Luncheon

The best-selling author best known for his thrillers showed off his humorous side at the Library Foundation for Sarasota County's annual event, which boasted a sellout crowd of more than 600.

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Lori Sax
February 6, 2026

Taste of Thunder rolls into Lakewood Ranch

The tasting event gathered Thunder by the Bay supporters together a week before the music and motors festival begins in Sarasota.

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Janet Combs
February 2, 2026

Elon Gold headlines premiere of Catskills After Dark

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee welcomed nearly 400 guests its inaugural comedy fundraiser to benefit Safe SRQ, which provides security for the Jewish community across organizations in the area.

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Janet Combs
February 1, 2026

Circus Arts Gala sings through the rain

Students from the Circus Arts Conservatory wowed guests with their themed performance and received a standing ovation.

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Lori Sax
February 1, 2026

SRQ Blue and White Gala honors those who serve

The event, held annually by the Sarasota Police Foundation, honors and supports the men and women of the Sarasota Police Department.

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Lori Sax
January 31, 2026

Sarasota Opera Gala entertains with Winter in Paris

In honor of the opera opening its 67th winter festival with "La boheme," the gala featured a theme taking guests to the City of Lights.

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Janet Combs
January 26, 2026

Good times uncorked at annual Forks & Corks Grand Tasting

The event, which concludes the weeklong culinary festival, featured unique bites, stellar sips and a picture-perfect day in The Ringling courtyard.

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Lori Sax
January 26, 2026

Inspiring Hope Dinner shines a light on mental wellness

The annual fundraiser benefits the work of Sunshine from Darkness, which champions mental health in the community with programming, education and advocacy.

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Janet Combs
January 23, 2026

Excitement grows at Sarasota Orchestra Gala for new music center

Guests at the fundraiser could see a model of the new campus, which the orchestra hopes to break ground on in early 2027 and open for the 2029-30 season.