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Helen Holliday, Jillian Godfrey, Cara Herman and Sharon Ohrenstein. Courtesy of Don Walker.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 20, 2012
Scene & Heard

If I Were A Size Two; Back in action; Crafting a show

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 20, 2012
Film Review: 'Lincoln'

In Steven Spielberg's new film, "Lincoln," our 16th U.S. president is faced with an overwhelming moral dilemma. Is it worth holding peace hostage to free the slaves?

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Ballet's Ellen Overstreet, Ricardo Graziano, Victoria Hulland and Danielle Brown. Courtesy of Rod Millington.
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • November 20, 2012
Dance Review: 'Symphonic Variations,' 'There Where She Loves' and 'Company B'

The Sarasota Ballet opened its 22nd season with a diverse program of styles of dance and music, once again proving that Director Iain Webb is a master at programming triple-bill performances that each offers something to please every audience member's tastes.

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Jamie Laredo. Courtesy.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 20, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: Masterworks with Jaime Laredo

The Sarasota Orchestra opened its new season with a program of crowd-pleasers by Rossini, Vivaldi and Beethoven, under the direction of another audience favorite, conductor-violinist Jaime Laredo.

  • Arts + Culture
Bernie Yvon as John Adams, Andrew Boyer as Ben Franklin, Brandon Dalhquist as Thomas Jefferson, and Andrea Prestinario as Martha Jefferson in the Asolo Repertory Theatre’s production of "1776." Photos by Scott Braun/publicity photo.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • November 20, 2012
Theater Review: '1776'

If only everyone in America could see "1776," they'd have a much clearer understanding of the political divisions we are experiencing now.

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Renée Sheade’s tasty, easy meatballs
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • November 20, 2012
Entertaining on Easy Street

'Tis the season to have company, which makes it time to dust off the tried-and-true recipes that are easy to prepare and sure to disappear.

  • Arts + Culture
Filling the pipette to the correct amount
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 20, 2012
Wine class demonstrates the art of blending in Saturday, Nov. 10

A person would have to travel to Massachusetts, Oregon, New York, California and eight countries in only two days to experience something similar to Sarasota's Bacchus on the Beach.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 20, 2012
TIDBITES

New restaurant features homey setting; Chef Lum is creating new 'tastes of Asia'; Beach Bistro named a top restaurant

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Shyla and Jaci
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  • Loren Mayo
  • November 20, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

The Tiffany dogs; Tidbits ...; The tale of the squash blossom Necklace

  • Arts + Culture
Anne Weintraub, Aimee Cogan and Kelly Gettel lounge around on the hammock at "The Artful Lobster."
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 19, 2012
Best of Black Tie

Black Tie glams it up for another weekend in Sarasota's social fast lane.

  • Arts + Culture
Lauren Mitchell of The Lauren Mitchell Band performed for the crowd.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Water Festival

The Sarasota Bay Water Festival took place at Ken Thompson Park on Saturday, Nov. 17. The festival celebrated the bay and educated the public about keeping the bay and the environment healthy.

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Dream Makers Ball Co-Chairwomen Lindsey and Kristy Landers-Niedenfuer with Black Tie Editor Loren Mayo
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  • Loren Mayo
  • November 16, 2012
BT's Best Bet: Dream Makers Ball

Black Tie chats up Lindsey and Kristy Landers-Niedenfuer about the Dream Makers Ball, happening Saturday, Nov. 18, at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Regional Director of the American Heart Association Whitney Carney and Heart Specialist of Sarasota Dr. Chippy Nalluri.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Go Red '80s Dance Party

The American Heart Association hosted an 80's dance party on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at Darwins on Fourth to celebrate a decade of heart disease awareness for women. The Go For Red campaign dispels the myth that heart disease is only a man's disease: since 1984 more women have died from heart disease than men. Boston Scientific sponsored the dance party, which promoted cardiovascular exercise and a good time for guests.

  • Arts + Culture
The Observer families' recipes for a popular Thanksgiving side dish. Photo by Loren Mayo.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • November 14, 2012
THE SWEET SPOT: Unique takes on a traditional side

The Observer family shares its sweet potato traditions - sans the marshmallows.

  • Arts + Culture
Rick Herzog stands in the doorway of an unfinished "Iceberg Flotilla." It's been nine years in the making, and his next move is to make it livable.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 14, 2012
Man-made nature: Rick Herzog

The last time Rick Herzog was on a boat, he was 8 years old and he got seasick.

  • Arts + Culture
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