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FEBRUARY 2018 EVENTS CALENDAR
There’s hustle and bustle everywhere. Mile-long lines
at Starbucks. Traffic is backed up a mile on and off
St. Armands. Commutes are longer than ever. Yes, it
is high season in Sarasota, which not only means we
are at the apex of our tourism, but peak gala season
is here. Get those ball gowns ready! And while you
give yourself some extra time to get to wherever
you’re going, let’s remember to give our part-time
residents and visitors some extra love and a nod of
appreciation for their support of our many charitable
organizations and our local businesses.
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VMA Impact Awards
Fete Ballroom, LWR
6:00 p.m.
Visible Men Academy recognizes
men who mentor young males in the
community.
$100
vmacademy.org
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31st Annual Venice YMCA Gala
701 Center Rd, Venice
6:00 p.m.
Dinner, dancing and silent and live
auctions supporting YMCA
$225
swfl ymca.org
9
Tidewell Hospice Signature Luncheon
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
11:30 a.m.
Annual event supporting Tidewell’s
services; featuring keynote speaker Will
Reeve.
$125
signatureluncheon.org
10
The Orchid Ball:
Warhol's Floral
Playground
Selby Gardens’
Great Lawn
6:30 p.m.
Supporting
Selby Gardens’
community education
programs, international
research and conservation.
$500
selby.org
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