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Wine, Women and Shoes Co-Chairwomen Diana Kelly Buchanan and Emily Stroud
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 18, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Untied your weekend with Black Tie Untied, featuring Wine, Women and Shoes, Dream Maker's Ball and The Art of Caring gala.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chalk Festival

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chalk Festival

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 17, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Show Boat'

Read Marty Fugate's theater review of Asolo Repertory Theatre's 'Show Boat.'

  • Arts + Culture
“Oracle” by artist Hans Van de Bovenkamp
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Season of Sculpture

A celebration and launch of Season VII of Sarasota Season of Sculpture took place Nov. 16 at the bayfront.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 16, 2013
MUSIC REVIEW: 'Show Boat'

Read June LeBell's musical review of 'Show Boat,' at Asolo Repertory Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 15, 2013
Sarasota Designer creates costumes for NBC

Sarasota-based designer Alice Bee created 10 nun garments for NBC's "The Sound of Music" starring Carrie Underwood as Maria.

  • Arts + Culture
Michelle Sylvester, Sonya Goldwasser and Michele Dunbar
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Women's Association Fashion Show and Holiday Bazaar

The Bird Key Women's Association held a Fashion Show and Holiday Bazaar for members on Wednesday, Nov. 13.

  • Arts + Culture
Florida Studio Theatre's new property (Courtesy photo)
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 13, 2013
Florida Studio Theatre buys $180,000 property

Florida Studio Theatre buys a new residential property to house its actors.

  • Arts + Culture
Wooden gates from John Ringling Towers add a colorful note of local history.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • November 13, 2013
Home of the Month: Where Style Meets History

One of Sarasota's first model homes retains its star power after almost 90 years.

  • Arts + Culture
"One has made me a much better the other," Noah Racey says about choreography versus performing.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 13, 2013
Noah Racey: Song-and-dance man

Noah Racey returns to Sarasota to charm Asolo Rep audiences for a second time. Although he's just here to choreograph "Show Boat," he's sure his Sarasota ship hasn't set sail.

  • Arts + Culture
"At the end of the show, there's all these confetti cannons that go off in the London production," Jake Mills says. "I cried tears of joy, and I felt so happy."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 13, 2013
Spotlight: Jake Mills becomes the Strangely Flatulent

Jake Mills stars in Florida Studio Theatre's "Spamalot," which runs through Jan. 11.

  • Arts + Culture
Last year's Grand Tasting
    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 13, 2013
Tidbites

Put a fork in it; There's more to Fresh Start than meets the eye; James Beard Celebrity Chef Tour is back; and Quick bites.

  • Arts + Culture
Chairwoman Susan Wilcox, Board President Tom Breiter, Executive Director Brynne Anne Besio and Leah Flores, of presenting sponsor Wells Fargo. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 13, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Everyone kept dry ... except Snooty; Committed committee; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
The Grand Tasting is held annually at the courtyard at The Ringling Museum. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 12, 2013
Forks & Corks sells out in eight minutes

Here are the stats of what to expect for this year's food and wine festival presented by the Sarasota-Manatee Originals.

  • Arts + Culture
Nordstrom Rack employees enthusiastically greet shoppers as they enter the store for the first time.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 11, 2013
Hot Flash: Nordstrom Rack Pre-Opening Party

Black Tie Assistant Editor Heather Merriman checks out Nordstrom Rack's pre-opening event.

  • Arts + Culture
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