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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2015
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Doug and Shari Phillips at Banyan Ball “Where it all Began,” March 14.
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Above: Chessi Phillips models iconcept artist Lisa Berger’s “Good to the Last Drop (of her head)” at Art Center Sarasota’s iconcept 7 Jan. 22. Right: Guests at the Sarasota Ballet 24th Season Gala enjoyed a fireworks show over Sarasota Bay, Feb. 27.
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