Elizabeth Smart: Lecture & Reception

October 14 

The abduction of Elizabeth Smart was one of the most followed child abduction cases of our time. Elizabeth was abducted on June 5, 2002, and her captors controlled her by threatening to kill her and her family if she tried to escape. Come hear Elizabeth Smart's moving story, learn how Selah Freedom is confronting sex trafficking in our own community, and why Designing Women is partnering in this local effort. Visit designingwomenboutique.org for details.

 

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Sarasota Opera Food & Wine Festival

Sept. 19

Following last year’s great success, our food and wine festival is back, benefitting Sarasota Youth Opera. Enjoy menu tastings from over twenty of your favorite downtown restaurants, along with fine wine and beer pairings. This very special event will be held at the historic Sarasota Opera House on stage, backstage and on the second floor. To purchase tickets visit sarasotaopera.org/taste.aspx.

 

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Lilly Pulitzer Fashion Show & Luncheon

Nov. 2

This Lilly-themed luncheon and fashion show at the Sarasota Yacht Club benefits the Junior League of Sarasota and includes cocktails, raffle, goody bag and more. Go to jlsarasota.org for your tickets.

 

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Suncoast Food & Wine Festival 

Nov. 14

A wine and food tasting event like no other! Presented by the Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club. For more information and tickets, go to suncoastfoodandwinefest.com.

 

 

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Uncorked at Lakewood Ranch

Nov. 11

A gourmet food and wine pairing dinner at Michael's On East presented by the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch; for more information and to reserve your table, go to suncoastfoodandwinefest.com.