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Veena Shrestha, Kim Lakey, Karyn Santi, Lauren Blomster, mommy-to-be Montana Taplinger, Erin Hart, Ali Thompson, Kara Cosse, Lauren O'Donoghue and Ashley Gruters. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 8, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Blooming babies; Tea and poetry; Da capo a fine ... ; Cooking for the cook; and Tidbits

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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • May 8, 2013
Guest Fashion Editor: Marilee Roberts

Marilee Roberts loves to dress up, but she especially loves to accessorize. After returning from trips abroad and being complimented on her jewelry finds, Roberts started importing unique jewelry handcrafted by European artisans - and thus her company, TreborStyle, was created.

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Tenor Michael Hendrick and baritone Sean Anderson in last season's "Of Mice and Men" will return this season. Photo by Rod Millington.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 7, 2013
Sarasota Opera announces 2013/2014 Season

The 55th Season of Sarasota Opera highlights include Verdi's "Jerusalem" and "Il Trovatore," Rossini's "The Barber of Seville and Wagner's "The Flying Dutchman."

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  • By Anthony Paull
  • May 7, 2013
4th annual Harvey Milk Festival ready to rock downtown

4th annual Harvey Milk Festival ready to rock downtown

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  • By Kathryn Parks
  • May 6, 2013
The Backstage Blogger sets sail again with “Vocal Vixens”

The Backstage Blogger sets sail again with “Vocal Vixens”

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Untie your weekend with Black Tie Untied!
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 6, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Happily ever after at SPARCC's Princess and Pirate Ball; Going for the Gold with a Night of the Jade Butterfly

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An on-set photo of Riggs' Lucayan Indian tribe costume design. Courtesy Donna Riggs.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 3, 2013
Bradenton resident Donna Riggs works on national film

Donna Riggs designs costumes for Dinesh D'Souza's political documentary called "America."

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East Coast Chamber Orchestra will perform February 5, as part of Sarasota Concert Association's Great Performers Series. Photo Courtesy East Coast Chamber Orchestra.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 2, 2013
Sarasota Concert Association announces 2014 series

The 69th year of the Great Performers Series will open January 6, 2014 with pianist Marc-Andre Hamelin

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Tom Cail and his son, Jaxon, man their grills. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • May 1, 2013
The thrill of the grill

There is something almost primal about putting food to fire. And with the most frantic part of the year behind us, there is more time to do it these days. So, we sought out a cross section of grilling enthusiasts and asked them to share their treats, tales and tips. Our grillers range in age from 3 to the 70s, and their specialties include ribs, chicken, chicken wings and salmon.

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"If you throw a party, your friends come and you know everybody's had a great time. Then you go, 'That was great!'" Georgia Court says about owning Bookstore1Sarasota. "You feel really good about having done that. Well, I get to do that every day."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 1, 2013
With Rhyme and Reason: Georgia Court

Georgia Court, owner of Bookstore1Sarasota, initiated a visit from U.S. Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin and poet Naomi Shihab Nye for a new weekend event called PoetryLife.

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Sarasota Opera performs "Turandot," which was the largest production ever staged at the venue.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 1, 2013
'Patron saints' give ample support to performing arts

Take a look back at the first episodes in The Observer's video series, 'Patron Saints,' and be sure to stay tuned for future videos.

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AFTER: The backyard makeover
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 1, 2013
Winner's Retreat: A backyard makeover

VIDEO: Kevin and Missy Cooper are now the proud owners of a completely redesigned backyard after winning the ArtisTree Design & Dine Contest in February

  • Arts + Culture
Towering centerpiece and Moroccan decor created by  Ron Giarrusso. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 1, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Behind the scenes: 'Men Who Cook'; Bubbles, brows and blow outs; Sophisticated strut; and Black Tie Affair

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Photos by Jason Mize Photography
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 1, 2013
Just Married: Courtney Rochelle Wise & Daniel Ross Snyder

Both being at a point in their lives in which they were ready to meet "Mr. or Mrs. Right," Dan and Courtney are happy to admit they met through eHarmony.

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  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • April 30, 2013
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe promises another hit season

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe promises another hit season

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