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Larry Forgard stands at the door into his art: his tall, paint-splattered easel.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • October 29, 2014
Spotlight: Artist experiences brush with life

Through decades of teaching and creating art, Larry Forgard learned to allow his pieces to go with the flow.

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Photos by Naomi Chokr Photography
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  • October 29, 2014
Just Married: Matthew Eyerly Gilbert and Elyse Margaret Huss

Matthew Eyerly Gilbert and Elyse Margaret Huss were married May 31.

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STVINCENT
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  • Nick Reichert
  • October 28, 2014
Movie Review: St. Vincent

Movie Review: St. Vincent

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 27, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Little Shop of Horrors'

"Little Shop of Horrors" is now playing at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.

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The Sarasota Ballet opened its 24th season with Will Tuckett's "The Secret Garden."
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • October 26, 2014
DANCE REVIEW: 'The Secret Garden'

Opening its 24th season, the Sarasota Ballet performed the "The Secret Garden" flawlessly.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • October 25, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'St. Vincent'

In his new film, "St. Vincent," Bill Murray gives an Oscar worthy performance guaranteed to please his ardent fans.

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Anita Wexler and Larry Forgard
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  • Nick Reichert
  • October 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Art Center Sarasota's Artists at Work

The Sarasota Art Center hosted another installment in their "Artists at Work" celebration with the night's theme being "An Evening in Paris" in anticipation of their French river cruise in October of next year.

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Rebecca Minkoff with Wish Kid Kareliz Rodriguez
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  • October 24, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Designer fever at UTC; CAN you top this?; An uplifting story; and "What am I going to do for 100?"

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culture
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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 22, 2014
Sarasota Culture Collective kicks off second season

Sarasota Culture Collective kicks off second season

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN - Local Field Trip: Duval's and Breakwater Charters

Join chef Nils Tarantik on a fishing field trip to with the locally owned and operated Breakwater Charters. Then go in the kitchen at the USF Culinary Innovation Lab as chef Tarantik prepares his fresh catch, pan seared snapper with apple jicama slaw and a raspberry and peach balsamic reduction.

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    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • October 22, 2014
Home of the Month: Memories of San Miguel

The mountains of Mexico inspire a lavish estate in Lakewood Ranch.

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The Sarasota Ballet company at the end of Thursday's rehearsal at the New York City Center's Fall for Dance Festival. Courtesy photos.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • October 22, 2014
Turning Pointe

After seven years of rapid ascension, the Sarasota Ballet performs in the New York City Center's prestigious Fall for Dance Festival.

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    By
  • June LeBell
  • October 21, 2014
RIAF REVIEW: Vijay Iyer Trio

June LeBell reviews Vijay Iyer Trio from Ringling International Arts Festival.

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Jim Shirley and Kathryn and Jonathan Parks at the annual arts celebration.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • October 21, 2014
Arts Alliance celebrates local artists and advocates

Awards and grants were given to honor and fund artists, administrators and organizations that serve and raise the county's arts profile.

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Christopher Jones and Lisa Berger
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  • Nick Reichert
  • October 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Annual Arts Celebration

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County's Annual Arts Celebration at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

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