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  • By John Day
  • January 14, 2015
Day Drinking: English Breakfast

Day Drinking: English Breakfast

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  • Eat + Drink
The cast of the musical "A Christmas Story" from the Players Theatre's current Broadway season.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 13, 2015
Players Theatre announces 2015-2016 season

Sarasota's resident community theater announced their 86th Broadway season featuring a vast array of musical and dramatic offerings.

  • Arts + Culture
Andria Piekarz, KC Bitterman and Jan Christensen
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 13, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: "Landscape in Panorama" exhibit opening

Sponsored by the Conservation of the Gulf Coast and the Englewood Art Center, Jan Christensen presented her stunning landscapes photographs at the Bay Preserve.

  • Arts + Culture
Under Executive Director Bruce Rodgers, the Hermitage Artist Retreat continues to grow after 10 years as an artistic haven.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 13, 2015
Hermitage Heritage

The creative retreat reflects on a decade of artistic escape.

  • Arts + Culture
Barbara Brizdle continues her husband Larry Schoenberg's legacy and love for ancient manuscripts.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 13, 2015
Lasting Legacy

After the death of Larry Schoenberg, his widow and Ringling College of Art and Design honor him with an exhibit of rare manuscripts.

  • Arts + Culture
Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse takes place Jan. 19 through Feb. 15.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 13, 2015
Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse Preview

This year's Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse features a three-story home on Siesta Key, boasting 6,000 square feet of living space that was transformed from Mediterranean style to contemporary.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 13, 2015
What's trending in 2015

Besides some changes in architectural design, there are a few signature style points that seem to be popping up in every home and style source, so we got the scoop on the most popular trends that you'll be seeing more of this year, and which ones are here to stay.

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Michael's On East catering captain Tracey McCammack runs the show on her birthday. Photo by Cliff Roles.
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 13, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

Perlman pinnacle; Feet firmly on the ground; A family affair; All in the details; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
Barbara Gail and Demetra Nash
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 13, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Public Library Looking into the Crystal Ball

The Friends of the Selby Public Library held its fifth annual Looking into the Crystal Ball event on Jan. 14. The event featured psychics, a palm reader, performers and 50 exhibits. Proceeds from the night will go toward the library's youth programs.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 13, 2015
SRQ Independent Films: Promoting local talent, one film at a time

SRQ Independent Films: Promoting local talent, one film at a time

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Nicole Unger
  • January 13, 2015
Day Trippin' — Boutique shopping with Camilyn Beth

Day Trippin' — Boutique shopping with Camilyn Beth

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Vivian R. Johnson, best-selling author and retired educator
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 12, 2015
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe hosting civil rights discussion panel

WBTT is hosting its first panel discussion in its "Voices" series for Black History Month with a look at the impact and legacy of early civil rights leader W.E.B. Du Bois.

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afroman
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 12, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, Jan. 12

Week's best bets: Monday, Jan. 12

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  • Nick Reichert
  • January 12, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Local Evolution Craft Market

PHOTO GALLERY: Local Evolution Craft Market

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brasstap!
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 12, 2015
Tampa-based Brass Tap brings craft-beer focus to Sarasota

Tampa-based Brass Tap brings craft-beer focus to Sarasota

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