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Philip and Nancy Kotler and Margot and Warren Coville donate their combined 300-piece glass art collections to the Ringling.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • February 3, 2015
Dazzling Donation

Philip and Nancy Kotler and Warren and Margot Coville announce major financial and artistic gift to the Ringling for glass pavilion.

  • Arts + Culture
Nathan Wilson's work melds the intricacies of nature with the form of sculpture. His work will be on display at Thursday's Ringling Underground.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • February 3, 2015
The Science of Art

Nathan Wilson distills his passion into science and sculpture.

  • Arts + Culture
Nik Wallenda
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  • Nick Reichert
  • February 3, 2015
Big names under the Big Top

An integral part of Sarasota's performing arts season is the winter show by Circus Sarasota, "Fearless," which runs Feb. 6 through Feb. 22 in the big top at Nathan Benderson Park.

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Jason Gould with Glenn and Alma Johnson, who bring honey and special-needs education to Sarasota.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • February 3, 2015
What's the Buzz?

The Sarasota Honey Co. offers a career path for those with special needs.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jennifer McPheeters
  • February 3, 2015
BOOK REVIEW: Short story collection proves masterful

"Honeydew," Edith Pearlman's recent and critically acclaimed short story collection, is masterful.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 3, 2015
Ring leaders of fashion

The Circus Arts Gala always brings out an exciting array of fashion, and this year's "circus glamorous" theme was bound to be one with standouts.

  • Arts + Culture
Upside down cake àla Alla Levin of The Cake Zone. Photo by Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 3, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

A wedding to remember; Tidbits; and The calendar calls.

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Blackbird Lifestyle owner Wayne Rollins is bringing a new stye of men's clothing to the Sarasota fashion scene.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 3, 2015
Fashion Insider: Blackbird Style

Blackbird Home Decor has now evolved into Blackbird Lifestyle, which includes men's clothing, so Black Tie stopped in to see what's new.

  • Arts + Culture
Kyla Weiner with her daughter Amara
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 3, 2015
People with Purpose: Kyla Weiner

Kyla Weiner shares her thoughts on why getting involved is important for the next generation.

  • Arts + Culture
chinaaaron
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 3, 2015
Friday Night Fights: China Smith and Aaron Jaco score knockout with local fight night

Friday Night Fights: China Smith and Aaron Jaco score knockout with local fight night

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SKINNY
  • By Ila Edwards
  • February 3, 2015
Creekside Drinks: Skinny cocktails

Creekside Drinks: Skinny cocktails

  • Arts + Entertainment
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"Life Upon the Wicked Stage" took place Jan. 30, at Art Center Sarasota. For more information, visit gypsystage.com.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 2, 2015
THEATER REVIEW: All the stage is a world

Jo Morello and Jack Gilhooley are two Sarasota-based husband and wife playwrights - they've distilled their lifetime of theatrical experiences in "Life Upon the Wicked Stage."

  • Arts + Culture
Julian Sands performs his tribute to his theatrical hero on Feb. 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. as a part of the Ringling's New Stages initiative.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • February 2, 2015
The Pinter Project

English film and theater actor Julian Sands brings his one-man tribute to Nobel Prize-winning playwright Harold Pinter to the Historic Asolo Theater.

  • Arts + Culture
David
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 2, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, Feb. 2

Week's best bets: Monday, Feb. 2

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Dough McDuffie, Stacy Fladhammer and Ashley Light
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • February 1, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Culture Collective at Asolo Repertory Theatre

The Culture Collective, an organization dedicated to exposing 21 to 40-year-olds to the arts, held its first event of 2015 at Asolo Rep's production of "Good People."

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