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Hosts Kelly Quigley, Sally Schule and Linda Dickinson
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • December 9, 2014
Hot Flash: Ain't no party like a closet party

Only in Sarasota would you be attending a party on a Monday morning ... for a closet.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By John Day
  • December 9, 2014
Day Drinking: Maple Julep

Day Drinking: Maple Julep

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Lori Putnam and Hodges Soileau
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  • Nick Reichert
  • December 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lori Putnam Exhibit Opening

Local artist Lori Putnam's exhibit "Celebrating Florida Landscape en Plein Air" at the Bay Preserve. The exhibit is hosted by the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast and the Englewood Art Center

  • Arts + Culture
Lynn Elgart and Phyllis Black
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  • Nick Reichert
  • December 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Fine Arts Society of Sarasota's "Celebrate the Arts" luncheon

The Fine Arts Society of Sarasota held their annual celebratory luncheon at Michael's On East and honored Iain Webb and Margaret Barbieri of the Sarasota Ballet

  • Arts + Culture
Iain Webb and Margaret Barbieri were honored for their extensive contributions to the Sarasota Ballet
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 8, 2014
Fine Arts Society of Sarasota honors Sarasota Ballet

The society presented Sarasota Ballet director Iain Webb and assistant director Margaret Barbieri with their Luminaire Award for their outstanding arts contribution to Sarasota at their annual "Celebrate the Arts" luncheon at Michael's On East.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Nicole Unger
  • December 8, 2014
Day Trippin' — Finding the perfect Christmas tree

Day Trippin' — Finding the perfect Christmas tree

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"The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical" runs through Dec. 21, at Venice Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 7, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical'

'The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical' is rolling into Venice Theatre this month.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bradenton Blues Festival

PHOTO GALLERY: Bradenton Blues Festival

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Atomic Holiday Bazaar

PHOTO GALLERY: Atomic Holiday Bazaar

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Tamara Tunie
    By
  • June LeBell
  • December 6, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks II Concert

Sarasota Orchestra presented a concert of ups and downs this weekend. Read June LeBell's review.

  • Arts + Culture
"A Christmas Story: The Musical" runs through Dec. 21, at The Players Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 6, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'A Christmas Story: The Musical'

Just in time for the holidays, The Players has unwrapped "A Christmas Story: The Musical."

  • Arts + Culture
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 5, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Dec. 5

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Dec. 5

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Men, Whiskey and Watches

PHOTO GALLERY: Men, Whiskey and Watches

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  • Things To Do
Mary Erickson, Bill Farnsworth and David Dabbert
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Dabbert Gallery exhibit opening

The local art gallery opened their "Figuratively Speaking" exhibit Friday night. The show that focuses on the art of the human form runs until Jan. 31.

  • Arts + Culture
Pam Fox and Nelson Fox
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Craft Show

The fifth annual Sarasota Craft Show returned to Robarts Arena this weekend. The art and craft show will be open from Dec. 5 through 7.

  • Arts + Culture
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