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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 13, 2014
Shamrock revives Summer Chef Jam for special 'thank you' event

Shamrock revives Summer Chef Jam for special 'thank you' event

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BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, March 12
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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 13, 2014
BUSTED: This week in police reports — Thursday, Nov. 13

BUSTED: This week in police reports — Thursday, Nov. 13

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Robert Carter, Sally and Carmen Valenti
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • November 13, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 4th Annual Taste of Friendship

The Friendship Centers hosted their annual dinner at the Edson Keith Mansion located within the Phillippi Estate Park. Proceeds raised at the dinner benefited the Friendship Centers' Health Services in Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Culture
chalk
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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 12, 2014
Event Preview: Sarasota Chalk Festival

Event Preview: Sarasota Chalk Festival

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Cheeko Matsusaka and RoseAnne McCabe rehearse for "Songs of Wars I Have Seen."
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • November 12, 2014
Sarasota Orchestra: The new wave

With her first full season at the Sarasota Orchestra underway, Anu Tali searches for fresh experiences in Heiner Goebbels' immersive 'Songs of Wars I Have Seen.'

  • Arts + Culture
New College of Florida Spanish-speaking docents Sarah Scully and Yates Gibson describe a large portrait in the "Behind Closed Doors" exhibit at the Ringling Museum of Art.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • November 12, 2014
Ringling Museum speaks language of exhibition

'Behind Closed Doors' offers an intimate peek into the lives of Spanish-American colonists - including how they spoke.

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Rebekah Small, Nicole Wee and Savannah Sinclair outside their theatrical home, the Florida Studio Theatre.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • November 12, 2014
FST provides theatrical learning experience

Through its educational programs and seasons of professional equity productions, FST provides ample avenues for kids and adults to get their start.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • November 12, 2014
Three Things: Cute and Cozy

One of the architectural curiosities of Sarasota is the hundreds of little "villas" that occupy the middle portion of Siesta Key. Here are a few that are currently on the market.

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As a tribute to the late Honorary Chairwoman Tana Sandefur, her closest friends, "The Tanettes," donned hats and spoke about her at The Wit and Wisdom of Aging event.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 12, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

An honored woman; The dirty little secret of philanthropy; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

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Holley Hall filled with educators, artists and public officials at the 14th Annual Principals' Recognition Luncheon.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • November 12, 2014
14th Annual Principals' Luncheon tunes into arts education

The Arts Education Task Force, part of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, hosted their 14th Annual Principals' Recognition Luncheon where educators, public officials, and arts leaders reflected and advocated increased arts in public education

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CREEKSIDEMARTINI
  • By Ila Edwards
  • November 11, 2014
Creekside Drinks: Dill Pickle Martini

Creekside Drinks: Dill Pickle Martini

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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 11, 2014
Event Preview: Michael Uslan on the 'Batman' franchise, 'The Lego Movie' and China's economics

Event Preview: Michael Uslan on the 'Batman' franchise, 'The Lego Movie' and China's economics

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sand
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 10, 2014
Event Preview: Siesta Key Crystal Classic

Event Preview: Siesta Key Crystal Classic

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birdman
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • November 10, 2014
Movie Reviews: 'Whiplash' and 'Birdman'

Movie Reviews: 'Whiplash' and 'Birdman'

  • Arts + Culture
Abstract Artist Jim Dee
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Fall Art Festival

On Nov. 8 and 9, St. Armands held its 26th annual Fall Art Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
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