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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

From the Editor

Can We Talk About Growth?

Like Sarasota, other popular cities, from Portland to Austin, are struggling to balance growth and quality of life.

03/01/2017 By Pam Daniel

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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

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Sarasota Orchestra Gala

"A Little Night Music" was the theme for the evening, held at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

02/22/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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SPARCC Fashion Show

A pop-up fashion boutique and gourmet lunch were also part of the event at the Ritz.

02/20/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Iconcept 2017

Area artists created wearable outfits from unconventional materials for the Art Center Sarasota event.

02/20/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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ARC Unconditional Love Gala

Dinner, a live auction and dancing to the Big Z Band filled the evening at Michael's On East Ballroom.

02/20/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Orchid Ball

The ball to benefit Selby Gardens was hosted by Liebe Gamble, Katie Hollingsworth, Ashley Kozel and Emily Stroud.

02/13/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Van Wezel Foundation Gala

Dinner and a live auction preceded the evening's performance featuring Steve Martin and Martin Short.

02/13/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Tidewell Hospice Luncheon

NBC News' Ann Curry was the keynote speaker at the annual luncheon.

02/13/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Palm Ball

The ball marked its 10th anniversary of raising money for the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast.

02/06/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Venice YMCA Gala

A "Diamonds & Pearls" theme celebrated the 30th anniversary of the gala, and the 50th of the Y itself.

02/06/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Junior League Legacy Luncheon

Philanthropist Sam Haskell was guest speaker at the 15th annual luncheon, held at Michael's On East.

02/02/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Library Foundation Laughternoon with Dave Barry

The humorist entertained more than 600 luncheon guests at the Hyatt Regency.

02/02/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Fun for a Cause

A Laughternoon with Dave Barry

The humor columnist appeared at the Hyatt Regency at a luncheon benefiting the Library Foundation for Sarasota County.

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

Best Restaurants 2017

How We Chose the Best Restaurants in Sarasota

Pam Daniel on the delectable process of choosing our 62 must-eat locations.

02/01/2017 By Pam Daniel

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Forks & Corks Grand Tasting

More than 47 area restaurants and dozens of wineries participated in the annual event.

01/30/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter