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Local artist Gay Germain takes comfort in her work after two years of illness and recovery.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 22, 2014
Physical [Art] Therapy

Gay Germain's artwork has served as her outlet during trying times.

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Three Things: Homes for the Holidays
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • December 22, 2014
Three Things: Homes for the Holidays

Homes are synonymous with the holidays, and even the most humble can be a cheery place as December rolls around. Here's a trio of Sarasota homes currently on the market that are perfect for reliving family traditions - and creating some new ones.

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Lauren Johnson, Dawn Allen, Catherine Bartz, Linne Callahan, Kim Choate, Elena Cassella, Amy Phillips and Rachel Adams at South Florida Museum's Couture in the Courtyard March 3.
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • December 22, 2014
Best of Black Tie 2014

As the 2014 social calendar comes to a close, Black Tie reviews the year in pictures.

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  • By John Day
  • December 22, 2014
Day Drinking:

Day Drinking:

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American Sniper Movie
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 22, 2014
TWIS holiday movie guide

TWIS holiday movie guide

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Jimmy Hoskins fell in love with dance at the movies at an early age and never stopped moving. File photo.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 21, 2014
Jimmy Hoskins, longtime dancer and choreographer, dies

The local dancer and choreographer lived a life full of love, movement and art and worked on over 75 productions in the Sarasota theater community.

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Reese Witherspoon in "Wild."
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • December 19, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Wild'

Is suffering a necessary component in obtaining knowledge? Seemingly, that's the message which the new film, "Wild," wants to convey.

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"La Fille mal Gardée"
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • December 19, 2014
DANCE REVIEW: 'La Fille mal Gardee'

Sarasota Ballet gave us the best present of the holiday season with its performance of Sir Frederick Ashton's masterpiece, 'La Fille mal Gardee.'

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The Art Center Sarasota gather to travel back to Sarasota after an eventful three days at Art Basel Miami.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Art Center Sarasota returns to Art Basel Miami

The Art Center Sarasota took art local artists and enthusiasts their annual southern migration to the gigantic art fair, Art Basel Miami

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The playground, installed in December, was created for children ages two to 12.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 18, 2014
Joan M. Durante Park installs new playground

The playground is made from post-consumer recycled materials.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 18, 2014
Festive Finds for New Year's Eve

Festive Finds for New Year's Eve

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  • Nick Friedman
  • December 18, 2014
Come At Me, Sarasota: Sarasota Ballet

Come At Me, Sarasota: Sarasota Ballet

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Over a thousand people celebrated the coming of the winter season at least year's "Greet the Light" party. Photo by Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 17, 2014
The Ringling rings in the winter season

The "Greet the Light" celebration takes place 7 to 11 p.m. Dec. 20 and is a bright light against the dwindling daylight caused by the winter solstice.

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Victoria Hulland and Edward Gonzalez in Ricardo Graziano's "Before Night Falls." Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 17, 2014
Sarasota Ballet invited to Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival

After a year of honors and firsts, the Sarasota Ballet has been invited to perform at Jacob's Pillow, America's longest-running dance festival.

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Enjoy our edible gift guide.
  • By Randi Donahue
  • December 16, 2014
Edible elation

Christmas is quickly approaching, but there is still time to shoot straight to the top of your friends' and family's nice list. Here are Diversions' picks for local edible gifts that can be as pleasing to the taste buds as the spirit.

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