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Whiskey Obsession Festival

Tastings, classes and parties mixed at this year's fest, with dozens of brands of whiskey available for sipping.

04/03/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Sarasota Film Festival Luncheon with Rory Kennedy

The filmmaker received the Impact Award at the Sarasota Yacht Club luncheon.

04/03/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Girls Inc. Celebration Luncheon

The luncheon at the Ritz celebrated Girl Power and presented several awards.

04/03/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Sarasota Film Festival Opening Night Red Carpet

Filmmakers and fans turned out for the first night of the fest, at the Sarasota Opera House.

04/03/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe April Fools Fete

The event included entertainment from WBBT members and a "foolishly delicious" dinner.

03/31/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Sarasota Ballet Gala

The gala, which celebrated a decade under Iain Webb's artistic leadership, took place at the FSU Performing Arts Center.

03/28/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Children First Fairytale Ball

"A Sprinkling of Pixie Dust" took place at Michael's On East.

03/27/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Miracle Ball

The event at Sarasota Yacht Club raises funds for Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and the Sarasota outpatient location.

03/27/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Women's Resource Center's Renaissance Legacy Luncheon

The annual event at Michael's On East welcomed many of the center's supporters.

03/22/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Ringling College's An Evening at the Avant Garde

"Light Years Ahead" was the theme of the party, which raises money for student scholarships.

03/20/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Gala

This year's event featured a Dixieland Jazz theme.

03/20/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Friendship Around the World Gala

The eighth annual celebration for the Friendship Centers took guests on a journey of discovery about the centers' work.

03/13/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Cat Depot Gala

The annual evening, held at the Hyatt Regency, featured a Motown revue.

03/13/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Planned Parenthood Annual Dinner

A soldout crowd of more than 700 guests attended the dinner at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

03/10/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Gala

"Carnival in Venice" was the theme for the evening, which benefits the organization's scholarship and education programs.

03/09/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Gulf Coast Community Foundation "Better Together" Luncheon

Historian David McCullough was the special guest at the luncheon held at the Ritz.

03/03/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Words of Wisdom

Historian David McCullough Enlightens and Entertains at Gulf Coast Community Foundation Luncheon

The author of books on Harry Truman, John Adams and more offered insights into leadership and community as well.

03/02/2017 By Kay Kipling Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Goodwill Manasota Mardi Gras

The Mardi Gras evening included Cajun food, New Orleans-style music and dancing.

03/01/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Florida Studio Theatre Fifties Shindig

The theater celebrated its 43rd season with a retro evening including cocktails, dinner and a show.

02/28/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Mardi Gras Madness

The event at Michael's On East raises money to support Bethesda House, which supports people living with HIV/AIDS.

02/27/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter