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A&E Editor Nick Reichert keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • February 10, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Nick Reichert keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
The worlds of music and love are intermixed this Valentine's Day weekend for the Sarasota Orchestra's "Be Mine" concert.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • February 10, 2015
Love Notes

The Sarasota Orchestra explores the elements of love songs in honor of Valentine's Day.

  • Arts + Culture
Both beginner and longtime singers converge in the Chorus of the Keys, an all-male barbershop choir.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • February 10, 2015
Choral Camaraderie

The Chorus of the Keys hits the right notes in continuing the barbershop tradition.

  • Arts + Culture
Mark Crawford
  • By Randi Donahue
  • February 10, 2015
Recipe for Success: Mark Crawford

Do you frequent the same local eateries and see the same faces each time you go? This feature helps you get to know these faces a little better. This week, get to know the face behind the bar at Roy's Hawaiian Fusion.

  • Arts + Culture
Friendship Centers Gala co-chairs Dawn and Mike Bear. Photo by Molly Schechter.
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 10, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

Friendship goes global; Love is in the air...; Big success under the big top; and Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
Stacy Hanan
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 10, 2015
People with Purpose: Stacy Hanan

Stacy Hanan says despite juggling the demands of a busy schedule as a working mom, giving back remains one of her priorities.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 10, 2015
Standouts: A Passion for Fashion at The Palm Ball

This year's Palm Ball theme, "A Passion for Conservation," suggested red, pink and black gowns. And, as we expected, the passion for fashion was strong, with fabulous jewels, clutches and, of course, stunning statement dresses.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 10, 2015
Fashion Insider: Valentine's Day Fever

People seem to be polarized about Valentine's Day - they either love it, or they hate it. Black Tie was feeling pink and sparkly, so we shopped around town to see what fun things we could find in the spirit of Valentine's Day.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 10, 2015
UPDATE: Sarasota Police Department identifies Ringling Bridge jumper

UPDATE: Sarasota Police Department identifies Ringling Bridge jumper

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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 10, 2015
Urbanite Theatre lifts curtain on inaugural season lineup

Urbanite Theatre lifts curtain on inaugural season lineup

  • Arts + Culture
Ringling College students Katherine Granger, Cameron Kramer, Hailey Patalano, Kyle Beckett and Kade O'Casey stand in front of their winning designs.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • February 9, 2015
Ringling College students win Modern Pentathlon design competition

Five illustration majors won the honor of having their artwork featured on posters and merchandise for the 2015 Modern Pentathlon World Cup 1 on Feb. 17 to 22

  • Arts + Culture
Omar Edwards, Shane Taylor, Terrell Wheeler, Jordan Bellow, and Robert Karma Robinson in "Fly." Photo by Matthew Holler.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 9, 2015
THEATER REVIEW: 'Fly' takes off on wings of imagination

Ricardo Khan and Terry Ellis' 'Fly' tells The Tuskegee Airmen's story at Florida Studio Theatre in a production Khan directed.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 9, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, Feb. 9

Week's best bets: Monday, Feb. 9

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 9, 2015
Body recovered after Ringling Bridge jump

Body recovered after Ringling Bridge jump

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  • Amanda Morales
  • February 9, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Music Half Marathon

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Music Half Marathon

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