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The Circus Arts Conservatory hosted a one-of-a-kind fashion show with its inaugural Cirque Vogue, featuring a blend of t...
05/17/2026

The Circus Arts Conservatory hosted a one-of-a-kind fashion show with its inaugural Cirque Vogue, featuring a blend of the latest trends and historical circus costumes on the runway.

📸 by Lori Sax

Season is almost over for Black Tie (only one event left on our calendar!), and The Sarasota Ballet celebrated the end o...
05/10/2026

Season is almost over for Black Tie (only one event left on our calendar!), and The Sarasota Ballet celebrated the end of its season with its annual gala, during which it honored supporters Katherine and Frank Martucci.

📸 by Janet Combs

Dick Vitale brought the stars to Sarasota again for his 21st annual gala to support pediatric cancer research at the V F...
05/03/2026

Dick Vitale brought the stars to Sarasota again for his 21st annual gala to support pediatric cancer research at the V Foundation. Tom Izzo, Katie Couric, Geno Auriemma and Kelvin Sampson were just a few of the celebrities in attendance.

📸 by Janet Combs Photography

Selby Gardens - Marie Selby Botanical Gardens welcomed famed floral designer Ian Prosser for its Lunch in the Gardens fu...
05/01/2026

Selby Gardens - Marie Selby Botanical Gardens welcomed famed floral designer Ian Prosser for its Lunch in the Gardens fundraiser.

📸 by Lori Sax

Navigating philanthropy today requires more than generosity—it calls for clarity, strategy, and confidence. You don’t ...
04/30/2026

Navigating philanthropy today requires more than generosity—it calls for clarity, strategy, and confidence. You don’t need to be an expert to explore these options; your trusted advisor or Gulf Coast Community Foundation can help guide you through what makes the most sense for your situation.

Read more here: yourobserver.com/news/2026/mar/30/navigating-philanthropy-with-clarity-confidence

During its annual April Fete, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe pulled out all the fundraising stops to keep its intensive ...
04/29/2026

During its annual April Fete, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe pulled out all the fundraising stops to keep its intensive summer program free for kids.

📸 by Janet Combs Photography

At its annual Community Ambassadors Awards Luncheon, Goodwill Manasota honored four community members for their impact. ...
04/27/2026

At its annual Community Ambassadors Awards Luncheon, Goodwill Manasota honored four community members for their impact. Congratulations to:
Veteran Advocate of the Year: Carlos Moreira
Community Leader of the Year: Mark Vengroff
Community Partner of the Year: Stephanie DiTroia from the Florida Department of Corrections
Robert W. Rosinsky Achiever of the Year: Brian Coleman

📸 by Lori Sax

Neuro Challenge Foundation's Cause 4 Hope gala raised crucial funds last night to ensure those with Parkinson's can rece...
04/26/2026

Neuro Challenge Foundation's Cause 4 Hope gala raised crucial funds last night to ensure those with Parkinson's can receive programming and services at no cost.

📸 by Lori Sax

Children First, Inc.'s Fairytale Ball, now in its 26th year, supports the nonprofit's work of providing services for fam...
04/24/2026

Children First, Inc.'s Fairytale Ball, now in its 26th year, supports the nonprofit's work of providing services for families and children to help raise healthy, happy kids.

📸 by Lori Sax

04/24/2026

The OMG Culture Committee took team bonding to the next level with a during-office-hours luncheon and private tour at today ❤️

For many of us, it had been over a decade (or was a first-time visit entirely) which made the experience even more meaningful. Immersing ourselves in the rich history behind one of our community’s most iconic cultural landmarks was equal parts inspiring and entertaining.

At OMG, we’re all about creating moments that connect and spark a little joy, as we certainly did that today 🤡🎨🌊

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