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Janet Combs
March 28, 2026

SPARCC Runway 2026 reassembles a kaleidoscope of lives and fashion

The fashion show and luncheon is an annual tradition for supporters of the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center.

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Lori Sax
March 28, 2026

Women & Medicine educates guests on women's health

The annual luncheon helps attendees learn more about women's health issues from women health providers.

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Lori Sax
March 27, 2026

Safe Children Coalition names 2026 Champions for Children

During its annual Giving Breakfast, the organization recognized three honorees for their work in helping children in the community.

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Lori Sax
March 23, 2026

USF enjoys picture-perfect day for Brunch on the Bay

The annual event raises money for student scholarships at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee.

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Lori Sax
March 23, 2026

ODA supporters take Banyan Ball to Club Paraiso

Held at the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, the Out-of-Door Academy's annual fundraiser featured an elegant tropical theme.

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Janet Combs
March 22, 2026

Art Center Sarasota brings Beaux Arts Ball back to celebrate centennial

The revival of the historic Sarasota gala marks a major milestone for the creative community.

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By Observer Staff
March 21, 2026

Easterseals Southwest Florida celebrates 80 years

The nonprofit, which seeks to empower and support those with disabilities, celebrated its 80th anniversary with a gala featuring keynote speaker Will Reeve.

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Lori Sax
March 17, 2026

Mote supporters head out east for Farm to Fillet luncheon

The event at Mote's Aquaculture Research Park featured a fabulous lunch while raising awareness of sustainable aquaculture practices and other marine research.

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Janet Combs
March 16, 2026

Annual gala celebrates Aviva Senior Living's impact

Voices of Aviva highlighted the residents of the senior living facility and the impact it has on them and the commmunity.

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By Harry Sayer
March 16, 2026

Ringling Museum hosts an evening of Wine and Roses

Although rain pushed guests indoors, they still enjoyed the best of the event in a lavish dinner on the museum grounds.

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Janet Combs
March 16, 2026

Humane Society of Sarasota puts on pawsh event with Paw Royale

The annual luncheon fundraiser featured fun touches themed around the hit Apple TV show, with its own Sarasota style, all to help Sarasota County animals looking for homes.

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Lori Sax
March 13, 2026

Sarasota Opera welcomes guests for An Evening with Puccini in Paris

This season's second Moonlight & Melodies celebrated the beauty of Giacomo Puccini's operatic work by transforming the Opera House courtyard into Paris's historic Latin Quarter.