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John and Mimi Greco
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Music Series The First Brass

Every October, Marie Selby Gardens hosts a music series and the 2013 series kicked off with The First Brass performing "Red, White and Brass: American Salute." Attendees lounged beneath the banyans Sunday, Oct. 6 where they enjoyed a patriotic salute to our veterans.

  • Arts + Culture
Eva Slane, Lauryn Sasso and Kathryn Moroney
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Asolo Rep Theatre Guild

The Asolo Rep Theatre Guild met for its first meeting of the season Thursday, Oct. 3 at Bird Key Yacht Club. They joined for lunch and listened to guest speakers: Kathryn Moroney, Asolo Rep's new Director of Education and Outreach; and Jonny Epstein, second-year acting teacher at FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota-based artist James Griffin's "Fugue," oil on canvas. This work will be on display through Nov. 29, at Dabbert Gallery (Courtesy Dabbert Gallery).
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 3, 2013
Hot Ticket Roundup: First weekend of October

Here's a rundown of some great art and entertainment events taking place in Sarasota from Thursday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 6. There's a little something for everyone.

  • Arts + Culture
Here's some of the pieces feature in the exhibit. These can be found in the runway portion of the exhibit.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 2, 2013
The Ringling's 'Icons of Style' exhibit opens Oct. 4

The Ringling's newest exhibit explores iconic style from being an idea, to a garment, to where it was worn and then how it was interpreted.

  • Arts + Culture
Years of collecting fill the Zurich-Wus living room with sparkle and splendor. The Greek doll in the rococo chair is by Tampa artist Fayzah Spanos and the chandelier is a Craigslist find.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • October 2, 2013
Home of the Month: The Tentmaker's House

A Sarasota couple creates a world of their own in Bayou Oaks.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
"Growing up in the circus and traveling across America was very exciting, very interesting and informative," Gena Shvartsman Cristiani says. "It was also very normal to just get up and leave all the time."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 2, 2013
In the Center Ring

Gena Shvartsman Cristiani grew up in a juggling family as a prodigy juggling performer who continually traveled the nation. Just recently, she started calling Sarasota home.

  • Arts + Culture
Cliff Roles with Kadri and Anu Tali relaxing at a fish pub after a day of touring Estonia. Photos courtesy of Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 2, 2013
Where are they?: Photographer takes flashy trip abroad

A walkabout is typically an adolescent male's nomadic excursion into the Australian bush for up to six months as a way to connect to his Aborigine roots. For 60-year-old photographer Cliff Roles, it was a solo two-month traveling trip to visit places he's never been.

  • Arts + Culture
Liebe Gamble, mom-to-be Nicole Kaney and Meghan Leiter. Photo courtesy of Kollene Carlson.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 2, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

A weekend of showering; Designing debut; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
Photos by My Union House Photography
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • October 2, 2013
Just Married: Rita Claudino Duclos and Matthew Eric Dudonis

Rita Claudino Duclos and Matthew Eric Dudonis were married July 13, at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 1, 2013
Physical Plant extends its roots

Physical Plant extends its roots

  • Arts + Culture
Kristen Lynne Blossom and Ben Williamson in the 2013 New Stages Tour of "Romeo and Juliet." Photo by Daniel Kelly.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 1, 2013
2013 New Stages tour of 'Romeo & Juliet' launches today

The Asolo Repertory Theatre casts will give a one-day preview performance of the production of "Romeo and Juliet" which they will take on the road for the next two months.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • September 30, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
This mannequin is located at the following clue: "Update your look on the outside and rejuvenate how you feel within at this boutique-spa on South Pineapple."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 30, 2013
RIAF hosts downtown scavenger hunt

Win a VIP prize package for two by snapping a photo of downtown RIAF mannequins - each photo is a submission.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County Property Appraiser Bill and Darla Furst with Conservative Talk Show Host Sean Hannity
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Statesman of the Year

The Republican Party of Sarasota honors Sean Hannity at The Statesman of the Year September 27 at Van Wezel Perofrming Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
'Gravity'
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • September 27, 2013
Fall Film Picks

This fall's film line-up is all about star power and directors extraordinaire. Some of the best veteran and contemporary actors will grace the silver screens in the coming months. From the Civil War to science fiction, a cornucopia of quality films is about to hit theaters. The following are list-toppers.

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