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Manatee County Humane Society Gala aids 'No-Kill' community mission

"There's No Place Like Home" was the theme when the Humane Society of Manatee County held its largest fundraiser of the year at Mixon's in the Grove.

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South Florida Museum's Couture in the Courtyard a fashionable fundraiser

More than 400 people enjoyed a Champagne luncheon featuring a stunning runway fashion show by Saks Fifth Avenue in the South Florida Museum's Spanish Plaza for the fourth annual Couture in the Courtyard fundraiser on March 4.
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Snooty Gala one of Manatee's biggest events

The Snooty Gala, South Florida Museum's annual black-tie affair, was held Nov. 3 at the museum.
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South Florida Museum's popular fundraiser 'Vinology' returns to downtown Bradenton

Downtown Bradenton event features world-class wines and premium beers paired with small bites from many of the area's restaurants.
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Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance flying high

After waking up at 6 a.m., I expected to be crawling through the double doors of the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club. The high energy and engaging atmosphere I encountered upon entering the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance meeting hit me harder than a Starbucks venti double espresso. I quickly...
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Crowd dances up a storm to raise money for Manatee Boys & Girls Clubs

Dancing With Our Stars, an event benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County, was held May 19 at the Palmetto Boys & Girls Club. The crowd of donors enjoyed food from Pier22, live entertainment by The Shaman Band and the Dancing With Our Stars competition. This was one of the Boys and Girls...
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Anna Maria Island Community Center's 'Once in a Blue Moon' was an Affaire to Remember

"Once in a Blue Moon -- An Affaire to Remember," the annual fundraiser for the Anna Maria Island Community Center, was held March 31.
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Scenes from the DeSoto Ball

Scenes from the DeSoto Heritage Festival Ball held April 27 at the Bradenton Municipal Auditorium.
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Royal Sara-Mana Club 2012 Debutantes

Briana Allyssa Conwell, 17, is the daughter of Sandra Pryor of Bradenton. She is a junior at Riverview High School, where she participates in Future Business Leaders of America and the Varsity Girls Weight Lifting Team. Her community activities include Youth United for Success Outreach Mentoring...
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Couture in the Courtyard a fashionable fundraiser for South Florida Museum

Annual fundraiser benefits South Florida Museum
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American Girl Fashion Show fun for ‘girls’ of all ages

The American Girl Fashion Show was held March 3 at Bradenton Municipal Auditorium in downtown Bradenton. Proceeds from the popular annual show benefit the community projects of the Junior League of Manatee County. For more information go to www.jlmcawgfashionshow.org.