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  • Lori Sax
  • June 2, 2025
Grand Carnival event puts pride on parade

Project Pride SRQ's fourth annual event dazzled attendees with "Palm Royale" theme.

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  • Janet Combs
  • May 4, 2025
Dick Vitale Gala expects to surpass $100M raised for pediatric cancer research

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the event welcomed a crowd of sports celebrities among its 1,000 attendees.

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  • Janet Combs
  • April 28, 2025
Footballer Ray Sherman gives message of inspiration at Shine On! Extravaganza

Once an NFL coach, Sherman was the keynote speaker at the gala, which is Visible Men Academy's spring fundraiser.

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  • Janet Combs
  • April 26, 2025
Bigs and Littles celebrated at Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Sun Coast Spring Soiree

The dinner featured a silent auction to raise money for the nonprofit.

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  • Lori Sax
  • April 26, 2025
En Plein Air Wine Dinner delights Sarasota Art Museum supporters

The evening featured a South Africa-inspired meal paired with wines curated by Michael Klauber of Michael's On East.

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  • Janet Combs
  • April 25, 2025
Sarasota Jewish Theatre honors Nancy Roucher's legacy in the arts

The organization celebrated the longtime arts advocate at a luncheon also featuring a performance by the Michael Ross Quartet.

  • Black Tie
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  • Lori Sax
  • April 18, 2025
Sarasota Orchestra patrons spend a night at the Pops Supper Club

The fundraiser featured an elegant dinner paired with a one-night-only pops performance.

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  • Lori Sax
  • April 13, 2025
Sarasota Open patrons enjoy white-themed Tennis Ball amid annual tennis tournament

The dinner, presented by the Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open tennis tournament, benefited the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.

  • Black Tie
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  • Janet Combs
  • April 13, 2025
Mission Pawssible helps Humane Society of Sarasota County find forever homes for area animals

The entertaining and heart-warming luncheon helped raise funds to rehabilitate stray animals and connect them with new families.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Lori Sax
  • April 11, 2025
Selby teaches guests about topiary design at Lunch in the Gardens

The bayfront event featured a live demonstration and interactive talk with topiary designer Mike Gibson.

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  • Janet Combs
  • April 6, 2025
Children First enchants guests with the 25th Anniversary Fairytale Ball

Gala treats supporters to a magical night with its "Magic is All Around Us" theme.

  • Black Tie
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  • Lori Sax
  • April 6, 2025
Guests support Child Protection Center at Blue Ties & Butterflies

The annual dinner raises money to help prevent and support survivors of child abuse.

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  • Lori Sax
  • April 6, 2025
35th Celebration Luncheon honors mission of creating strong, smart, bold girls

Girls Inc. gave awards to Stacey Corley, Tammy Karp, Bart and Joan Levenson and girls Sloan Cox and Luna Rojas Cruz at its annual luncheon.

  • Black Tie
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  • Janet Combs
  • March 31, 2025
Save Our Seabirds hosts annual Extravaganza at the big top

The nonprofit raised funds to help sick and injured birds with circus-themed event and the help of Sailor Circus performers.

  • Black Tie
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  • Janet Combs
  • March 31, 2025
Safe Children Coalition honors 4 at its third annual Giving Breakfast

The event raised more than $260,000 to support live-saving programs for children in the community.

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