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The Black Tie section features society, nonprofit and fashion coverage of Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Sarasota and East County. To be considered for social calendar listings and coverage, submit an event via the online form on our website: YourObserver.com/submit-black-tie-event

05/10/2024

The Dick Vitale Gala, supporting The V Foundation for Cancer Research, featured survivors, honorees and celebrities and set a new fundraising record of $24.8 million.

The 19th annual gala supporting the V Foundation featured survivors, honorees and celebrities.

05/06/2024

Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College's En Plein Air Wine Dinner featured four courses and an evening with artist Molly Hatch — along with a special gift.

Wine dinner features four courses and an evening with artist Molly Hatch — along with a special gift.

04/29/2024

Cocktails, dinner and, of course, dancing — first by the professionals and later by partygoers — marked the success of The Sarasota Ballet’s annual gala April 28.

The theme celebrated the ballet's upcoming work while honoring longtime supporters Bud and Betty Shapiro.

04/26/2024

Neuro Challenge Foundation’s annual Cause 4 Hope gala created unique experiences featuring the arts, storytelling and philanthropy.

Just like the services Neuro Challenge provides for those with Parkinson’s disease, the Cause 4 Hope gala created unique experiences featuring the arts, storytelling and philanthropy.

04/15/2024

Circus Sarasota’s Wonderball fundraiser, held April 13 at the Sailor Circus Arena, was a smash follow-up to its inaugural outing last year.

The event followed up its inaugural event with a hit with DJ Alan Walker.

04/15/2024

Sarasota Orchestra's intimate Masterworks 7 Dinner gave attendees a taste of the weekend's concert: "Tang Plays Mozart."

The dinner gave attendees a taste of the weekend's concert: "Tang Plays Mozart."

04/15/2024

Blue Ties and Butterflies, which benefits The Child Protection Center, floats on in its mission to keep kids safe.

The event, in its 11th year, benefits the Child Protection Center.

04/14/2024

Moffitt Cancer Center's Mission Possible luncheon shared information on new therapies to treat cancer.

The event shared information on new therapies to treat cancer.

04/14/2024

Children First, Inc.'s 24th annual Fairytale Ball presented Majesty Under the Moonlight.

The organization’s 24th annual Fairytale Ball presented Majesty Under the Moonlight.

04/05/2024

It’s Girls Inc. Sarasota's mission to teach girls to be strong, smart and bold, and during its 34th annual Celebration Luncheon, it honored three women who embody all of those values.

The nonprofit’s 34th annual Celebration Luncheon provided a dose of inspiration.

04/05/2024

From rhythmic Calypso music to a dinner that took them to the Caribbean, guests were all in on the Calypso Carnival theme at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s annual April Fools' Fete.

Guests celebrated Caribbean culture at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s spirited event.

04/05/2024

Decked out in the event’s namesake attire — jackets and jeans — more than 270 guests came out to support the Team Tony Cancer Foundation's seventh annual fundraiser.

The event, held March 2, raised $105,000 to provide peer support to cancer patients.

03/29/2024

Southside School Foundation, for the Arts held an interactive dinner to raise money for arts programs at the elementary school.

The interactive dinner raises money for arts programs at the elementary school.

03/29/2024

Students in University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management wowed attendees of the 12th annual Hospitabull dinner.

Students delighted guests with a top-notch dining experience at the annual fundraiser.

03/29/2024

The Ringling toasted Mable's birthday with Wine & Roses, which benefits the museum’s bayfront gardens.

The annual event brought museum lovers together in Mable Ringling's rose garden for a beautiful evening.

03/26/2024

The 11th annual Women in Medicine luncheon, held by Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, seeks to educate women on topics related to their health.

The annual luncheon educated women about the dangers and treatment of lung cancer.

03/25/2024

SPARCC Sarasota showcased the best of Sarasota at its annual luncheon and fashion show, themed “Seasons of Sarasota.”

Featuring items from SPARCC's Treasure Chest boutique, the fashion show highlighted the "Seasons of Sarasota."

03/25/2024

The Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center's Art in the Dark gala raised funds to bring solutions into sight.

The Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center's annual gala benefits those who have vision loss.

03/24/2024

Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation's Transformation Gala was an evening of entertainment and celebration of the arts.

Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser provided an evening of top-notch entertainment.

03/18/2024

Hollywood came to Ringling College of Art and Design the evening of March 16, and the characters were out in full force for the college’s annual Avant-Garde fundraiser.

More than 400 guests channeled their favorite characters for one of the most highly anticipated fundraisers of the year.

03/18/2024

Party on the Pass guests enjoyed a casual night of good food and fun drinks to benefit Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium's marine animal rescue, rehabilitation and release programs.

Guests enjoyed a casual night of good food and fun drinks to benefit Mote's marine animal rescue, rehabilitation and release programs.

03/18/2024

Safe Children Coalition welcomed more than 275 attendees to its second Giving Breakfast, where it honored four individuals for their efforts to care for kids in the community.

Safe Children Coalition honored four individuals for their efforts to care for kids in the community.

03/11/2024

To celebrate the community and those who have made it a better place to live, Aviva Senior Living held its annual 8 over 80 brunch March 10 at Michael’s On East.

The annual brunch celebrated eight individuals over 80 years old who have made an impact on community.

03/11/2024

More than 400 guests came to celebrate Planned Parenthood of Southwest & Central Florida's annual gala.

More than 400 attendees came to celebrate Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida on March 7.

03/11/2024

Cat Depot celebrated its 20th anniversary by spotlighting several of its residents looking for their fur-ever homes.

The nonprofit celebrated by spotlighting several of its residents looking for their fur-ever homes.

03/07/2024

More than 350 people came to support Easterseals Southwest Florida at its annual Abilities Shining luncheon.

More than 350 people came to support the nonprofit at its annual Abilities Shining luncheon March 6.

03/07/2024

Sarasota Contemporary Dance held a gala at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, which was fittingly called, "Come Fly With Us" and was similar in theme and spirit to the hit television show, "Dancing With the Stars."

Dancers competed with fierce moves — and even fiercer fundraising.

03/07/2024

Florida Studio Theatre celebrated 50 years with an anniversary Shindig.

The theater feted guests to its golden anniversary party with cocktails, dinner and, of course, a show.

03/06/2024

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties celebrated five young female finalists who exemplify the clubs' mission in the Youth of the Year competition.

The annual event brings together supporters and attendees of the area's Boys & Girls Clubs.

03/04/2024

The Banyan Ball Extravaganza kicked off a year's worth of celebrations planned for The Out-of-Door Academy's centennial.

The gala kicked off a year's worth of celebrations planned for The Out-of-Door Academy's centennial.

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Black Tie is a division of The Observer Group. The Black Tie section features society, non profit and fashion coverage of Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Sarasota and East County. Follow us on Twitter: @BlckTie Follow us on Instagram: @blacktie_untied To be considered for social calendar listings and coverage, please send name of event, what organization the event benefits, time, date, place, chairperson(s), contact name and number and ticket price to [email protected] or submit an event via the online form on our website: http://www.yourobserver.com/submit-black-tie-event