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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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  • 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'

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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
Barbara and Jim Pappas
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Historical Society Fish Fry

Longboat Historical Society hosted its 10th annual fish fry at Cedars Cafe and Tiki Bar.

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Alexander Toradze
    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 9, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks I: All Russian Program

The stars were shining brightly this past Sunday afternoon when Anu Tali led the Sarasota Orchestra in a blockbuster of an all-Russian program that was enough to outshine Sirius, seriously.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 8, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Whiplash'

The new film 'Whiplash' is brimming with potential Oscar nods.

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Cast of "The Water Engine." Photo by Frank Atura.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 8, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Water Engine'

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory has fired David Mamet's 'The Water Engine' up again.

  • Arts + Culture
Joseph Holt, Rich Ridenour, Lee Dougherty Ross, Stacy Ridenour and Stephen Fancher performed various classical pieces in Five Points Park.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • November 8, 2014
Sarasota Keys returns with Five Points Park concert

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County celebrated the return of their popular Sarasota Keys public art project with a five-person piano concert

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Weekend's best bets: Friday, Nov. 28
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 7, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Nov. 7

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Nov. 7

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    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • November 7, 2014
Duval's: New name, newly remodeled — same great taste

Duval's: New name, newly remodeled — same great taste

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Allyn Gallup admiring local artwork.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • November 7, 2014
Allyn Gallup, gallery founder and champion of local artists, has died

Founder and owner of the Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art Gallery, Gallup was a stalwart supporter of local artists and Sarasota art.

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A portion of skirt steak served at last year's Celebrity Chef Tour
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • November 7, 2014
Celebrity Chef Tour Returning to Darwin's on 4th

The James Beard Celebrity Chef Tour will be returning for the third consecutive year to Peruvian gastropub Darwin's on 4th on Dec. 3.

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