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  • Nick Reichert
  • December 16, 2014
Big time under the Big Top

Sarasota students discover their circus calling.

  • Arts + Culture
Jazz Club of Sarasota performers Johnny Moore, Dominic Mancini, Tommy Goodman, Greg Nielsen and Bob DeAngelis have more than a century of jazz experience combined.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 16, 2014
All That Jazz

The Jazz Club of Sarasota serves and protects the city's jazz community.

  • Arts + Culture
"Selma"
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • December 16, 2014
Holiday film preview

Take the hectic out of holiday burnout by catching a great movie.

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    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • December 16, 2014
Home for the Holidays

We took a tour of two local Sarasota families' homes to admire the holiday decor, hear about their family traditions and find out why Christmas starts early in their homes.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota Opera's Co-Producers Dinner took place on the set of this upcoming season’s production of "The Golden Cockerel." Photo by Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 16, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Singing for their supper; A votre sante; Magical musicale; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
taps
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 16, 2014
Paddy Wagon Irish Pub plans Main Street location

Paddy Wagon Irish Pub plans Main Street location

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DCIM128GOPRO
  • By Nicole Unger
  • December 15, 2014
Day Trippin' — Jumpin Fun

Day Trippin' — Jumpin Fun

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
"Dancing Lessons" runs through Feb. 27, at Florida Studio Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 14, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Dancing Lessons'

Who's normal, anyway? Mark St. Germain's 'Dancing Lessons' considers the question in the current production at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
A diamondback terrapin hatchling
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 14, 2014
Mote Aquarium to hold exhibit on life cycles of marine animals

'Oh Baby! Life Cycles of the Seas" will explore marine animal romance, babies and families.

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bettys
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  • Nick Friedman
  • December 12, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Dec. 12

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Dec. 12

  • Arts + Entertainment
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BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, March 12
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 12, 2014
Busted: This week in police reports: Friday, Dec. 12

Busted: This week in police reports: Friday, Dec. 12

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shrimp
    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • December 11, 2014
Painter's Palate: Creative cuisine in Sarasota's new ethnic culinary corridor

Painter's Palate: Creative cuisine in Sarasota's new ethnic culinary corridor

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Sarah Wertheimer, Jani Steinberg and Flora Oynick
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Embracing Our Differences Annual Luncheon

The Embracing Our Differences art organization reflected and celebrated the past year's art, educational initiatives, and the group's inspiring annual outdoor student art exhibit at Michael's On East.

  • Arts + Culture
Chef Ray Arpke shares his favorite holiday recipe.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 10, 2014
HOLIDAY EATS: Euphemia Haye

Euphemia Haye Owner and Chef Ray Arpke shares one of his favorite holiday meal of Sauerbraten, Braised Red Cabbage and Potato Dumplings.

  • Arts + Culture
christmas
  • By Amy Nance
  • December 10, 2014
Christmas chillin' with the children

Christmas chillin' with the children

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