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Best of Sarasota 2016 Party

PNC Wealth Management presents the annual Sarasota Magazine Best of Sarasota 2016 bash at Selby Gardens. The "Garden of Wonder" features food, drink and more from winners of our Best of Sarasota readers' poll and editors' picks.

04/20/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Community Video Archives Luncheon

This year's honorees at the luncheon were Van Wezel's Mary Bensel, Superintendent Lori White, Jewish Federation's Howard Tevlowitz and circus daredevil Nik Wallenda.

04/19/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Suncoast Boat Show VIP Party

Boat lovers gathered at the show near Marina Jack, which offered a wide selection of new craft for sale.

04/18/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Blue Ties and Butterflies

The fourth annual event for the Child Protection Center took place April 13 at Michael's On East.

04/14/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Children First Fairytale Ball

The "Sea of Dreams" party at Michael's On East celebrated Children First CEO Philip Tavill's 20th anniversary.

04/11/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Sarasota Film Festival Closing Night Red Carpet

The festival's official close presented jury and audience awards and the movie The Congressman.

04/11/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Sarasota Film Festival In Conversation with Matthew Modine

The actor discussed Full Metal Jacket and his current movie, The Brainwashing of My Dad.

04/11/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Sarasota Film Festival Cinema Politicale

For this election year, the Cinema Tropicale party at Michael's On East was dubbed Cinema Politicale.

04/11/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Sarasota Film Festival Luncheon with Olympia Dukakis

The star was honored with the Impact Award at the event at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

04/11/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Paws on the Catwalk Luncheon

The 10th annual Paws on the Catwalk Luncheon took place April 7 at the Ritz, to benefit the Humane Society of Sarasota County.

04/08/2016 By Rebecca Baxter

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Goodwill Manasota's Ambassador Recognition Luncheon

This "positive vibe" luncheon to thank community volunteers and business partners took place April 6 at Michael's on East.

04/07/2016 By Rebecca Baxter

Positive Spin

5 Great Local Bike Rides

Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bike--especially on one of these routes.

04/05/2016 By Hannah Wallace

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Sarasota Film Festival In Conversation with Rosie Perez

The actress, who appears in the festival movie Five Nights in Maine, spoke about her career April 3 at Florida Studio Theatre.

04/04/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Friendship Center Friendship Around the World Gala

Attire and entertainment from other countries were a highlight of the April 3 event.

04/04/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Sarasota Film Festival Opening Night Party

The opening night party followed the film Other People in the Grand Foyer of the Van Wezel and outside on the bayfront.

04/04/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Wine Walk to Ca' d'Zan

The fourth annual self-guided wine walk on TheRingling grounds took place Friday, April 1.

04/04/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Greenfield Prize Dinner

Visual artist Coco Fusco was presented this year's prize, administered by The Hermitage Artist Retreat, at a dinner Saturday, April 2, at Michael's On East.

04/04/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Sarasota Film Festival Opening Night Red Carpet

The 18th annual festival kicked off Friday, April 1, with a movie and party at the Van Wezel.

04/04/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Girls Inc. Celebration Luncheon

A crowd gathered at the Ritz April 1 to honor Aimee Cogan, Donna Brace Ogilvie, and Girl of the Year Tyesha Brown.

04/04/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Rowing to Rio

Sarasota Hosts the 2016 Olympic Rowing Trials

120 of the country’s most elite athletes will descend on Benderson Park to compete for a spot on the 2016 U.S. Summer Olympic rowing team.

04/01/2016 By Hannah Wallace

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