Check out photos from an inspiring, heartwarming and all-around delicious event benefiting the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast. Guest Contributor Meredith Garofalo relates moving testimonials from participants in the one-to-one mentoring program, and gives the scoop on which chefs took home the “People’s Choice” awards!

Aphrodisiacs were theme of this free evening of relaxation, a collaboration between hostess Dayle Hoffman, The HuB and many local businesswomen. All the senses were turned on by decadent appetizers, both sweet and savory, cool music, fashions by Jockey and inspiring talks by some of the city’s most fascinating women.

In their continued search for a fit lifestyle, Emarie and Petr Marcan were happy to be invited to the grand opening of the awesome new Studio South Fitness. They found a super cute space with truly nice people and a big splash of healthy, with Two Girls Food within arms’ reach right in-house.

Jack Dusty, prepare to share the limelight with your better half: the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota Spa, now open to the public and welcoming new guests. Our divalicious photography team is tempted to call this spa their sweet home away from home. We thank the guests of “Bubbles, Brows and Blow-Outs” for letting us capture you with no make-up, mid-pampering and bubbling it up!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast had a tropical ball with their Love Boat-themed fundraiser last Saturday at the Hyatt Regency. Check out the terrific costumes, circus performances and more from the evening of fashionable fun.

Our photo team snapped magnificent wordsmiths, local and national stars and their fans at Friday’s Hip-Hop Gala, presented by Orthrus Promotions and ViralWerks. The setting of Flight Source International’s airplane hangar couldn’t have been a more perfect setting for the larger-than-life performances!