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Robyn LaPorta, Michelle Bente, Erin Duggan and Tara Poulton
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  • February 12, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Van Wezel Foundation has a big night; Tidbits and Hot Flash: Fashion and Philanthropy

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Cornelia Matson
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 12, 2014
Social Studies: Cornelia Matson

Cornelia Matson, the philanthropist with an elegant southern drawl, opens up about the important milestones in her life and her insatiable passion for home remodeling.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: FSU Asolo Conservatory Casino Night

PHOTO GALLERY: FSU Asolo Conservatory Casino Night

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UPDATE: Chillounge Night rescheduled due to forecast
  • By Ila Edwards
  • February 10, 2014
Valentine’s Day, infused with love

Valentine’s Day, infused with love

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  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan
  • February 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: E-Man's 25th birthday celebration

PHOTO GALLERY: E-Man's 25th birthday celebration

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Claudia Birdsall, Tina Mroczkowski and Joan Wexler
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: At Lunch with Anu Tali

Community Foundation of Sarasota County got a visit from Anu Tali at it's annual At Lunch With Program Feb. 10.

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Sandy Buchanan, Wendy Merriman and Veronica Brady at the Van Wezel Foundation Gala
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 10, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untied the weekend with Black Tie Untied, featuring Van Wezel Foundation Gala and The Palm Ball.

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Penny McNamee and Kevin Earley in "Daddy Long Legs." Photo by Audra Lange.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 10, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Daddy Long Legs'

'Daddy Long Legs' began life in 1912 as Jean Webster's beloved young-adult novel. And, boy, does that novel have legs.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bradentucky Bombers season opener

PHOTO GALLERY: Bradentucky Bombers season opener

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"The Monuments Men"
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  • Pam Nadon
  • February 9, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'The Monuments Men'

In George Clooney's latest film, 'The Monuments Men,' he directs, co-scripts and stars in what should have been an intriguing true story about saving art the Nazis stole during World War II.

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Soprano Reyna Carguill as Leonora, tenor Kirk Dougherty as Manrico, and baritone David Pershall as Count De Luna II. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • February 9, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Opera Opening Night 'Il Trovatore'

Sarasota Opera is one of the few important companies in the country that delivers opera the way the composer envisioned it when it was first written.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Van Wezel Gala after-party

PHOTO GALLERY: Van Wezel Gala after-party

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Anna Grinchuk, Yuliya Svidunovich and Olessia Rabin
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Van Wezel Gala after-party

PHOTO GALLERY: Van Wezel Gala after-party

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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: IceHouse: Reimagining Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz

PHOTO GALLERY: IceHouse: Reimagining Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz

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Elisha Byerly of Fuzion Dance Artists
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: IceHouse Feb. 7 opening

The IceHouse opened Reimagining Georgia O'Keeffe Alfred Stieglitz Feb. 8. The exhibit featured work by local and national artists completely inspired by the work of O'Keeffe and Stieglitz.

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