Forks & Corks Food & Wine Festival

Various Venues

It was 20 years ago that the Sarasota-Manatee Originals was founded: a collaborative of independently owned and operated restaurants and culinary innovators committed to celebrating the food and friendship that’s indigenous to our Gulfcoast lifestyle. Today The Originals are over 60 restaurants strong and provide diners with unique local flavor from the north shore of […]

Mardi Gras Gala

Michael's On East

Goodwill Manasota is thrilled to announce the return of the popular Mardi Gras Gala, which features lively New Orleans-style music and dancing, authentic Cajun cuisine, open bar, fabulous live auction items, and special surprises! This event was conceived by Michael’s On East co-proprietor Philip Mancini, who never fails to delight guests with fabulous dinner offerings […]

$200

Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks Dinner 5

Sarasota Yacht Club

Join us to meet Masterworks Conductors, Sarasota Orchestra Musicians and Soloists. Each uniquely delightful dinner features a short performance and a moderated conversation with the featured Guest Conductor, who will share their insights and approach to making music and the stories behind their passion for the classics. THIS EVENT FEATURES RUNE BERGMANN AS GUEST SPEAKER

$200

Orchestra Gala

Van Wezel

An incredible evening commemorating 75 years of impact, artistry, and community. The celebration starts with a pre-concert cocktail reception and finishes with an extravagant dinner after the concert. This exhilarating concert program features Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 and Gershwin’s An American in Paris. Peter Oundjian, Conductor Garrick Ohlsson, Piano

$400

SCFF Avenues to the Future

SCF Bradenton Campus

Join us for Avenues to the Future: Bourbon, Brews, & BBQ. A fundraising event for the SCF Foundation featuring a tantalizing bourbon and beer tasting, sumptuous BBQ dinner, and rousing live entertainment. Mix and mingle with friends old and new during this fabulous annual event. Posh picnic attire encouraged, SCF colors are always preferred!

$200

Catholic Charities Ball

Michael's On East

Please join us for an elegant evening to celebrate our mission to serve all of those in need that come for help, regardless of race or religion. Black-tie optional, tickets $400. To purchase Tickets or Sponsorships CLICK HERE For more information contact 941-376-7845 or email CCBall@catholiccharitiesdov.org

$400

Resilient Retreat Resilient Repartee 2

Private Residence - TBD

A cocktail party with light bites and drinks featuring a guest speaker on the topic of body, mind & spirit. Speaker to be announced.

Art In The Dark Gala

Michael's On East

"Art In The Dark" is an annual collaboration between Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center and John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art to raise money and awareness for Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center Event chairs: Dr. & Mrs. Philip and Veronika Ames

$250

Mission Possible Luncheon

Michael's on the Bay

Save the date for the Mission Possible Luncheon - Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Michael's on the Bay at Marie Selby Gardens! The welcome reception begins at 11 a.m. followed by luncheon and program at 11:45 a.m. This year's keynote speaker is Dr. Brian Czerniecki, Department Chair, Breast Oncology. Reserve your ticket or sponsorship in […]

$300