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"I can do anything from sweeping the floors to a lot of public speaking," Bruce Rodgers says.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 26, 2014
'The coolest place you can't get in'

Bruce Rodgers oversees the invitation-only Hermitage Artist Retreat, where he also oversees others as they turn their ideas into works of art.

  • Arts + Culture
"The Origin of Time" by Frank Bibbins is on display through April 25, at Art Uptown.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 26, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

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Drew Jacoby and Medhi Walerski
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 26, 2014
Spotlight: Contemporary dancer brings her roots to Sarasota

Drew Jacoby says the dance world is small. As a United States-born and trained contemporary dancer currently dancing in the Netherlands Dance Theater - she has an international network of contacts.

  • Arts + Culture
Classroom Critics review "Woody."
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
Classroom Critic

Classroom Critic is a program for middle school students, in which they learn to appreciate the art of film and analyze it critically.

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Three Things: Starting Out Downtown
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • March 26, 2014
Three Things: Starting Out Downtown

Downtown Sarasota has become a magnet for young professionals who want to start their careers in an increasingly sophisticated environment.

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Pat Martin, Terry Chandler, Melanie Natarajan, Charlotte Stringfellow and Dawn Epstein at YMCA's Going for the Gold Patron Party.
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 26, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Patron parties rev up event excitement; Picture this ...; AJC after the deluge; and tidbits.

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Photography by Genevieve de Manio Photography
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 26, 2014
Just Married: Donald Longueuil and Mackenzie Mudgett

Donald Longueuil and Mackenzie Mudgett were married Jan. 25 at The Church of the Redeemer.

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  • By Patti Waller
  • March 25, 2014
Eight habits for a healthier you

Eight habits for a healthier you

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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 25, 2014
Preview: Whiskey Obsession Festival

Preview: Whiskey Obsession Festival

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Bridge Street Bistro is located on Bradenton Beach with a view of the beach and gulf.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 25, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Bridge Street Bistro

This week we went in the kitchen at Bridge Street Bistro with co-owners Bill Herlihy and chef Keith Daum as Daum prepares oysters Bienville with shrimp and bacon stuffing.

  • Arts + Culture
A variety of Christine A. Moore hats displayed at The Met during the Christine A. Moore Hat Trunk Show. The beige Christine A. Moore hat, above, would match well with many colors and styles of outfits.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 25, 2014
Hot Flash: Prep for Pique Nique

Springtime, that time of year when the most polite of events happen - polo matches, Derby events, golf tournaments and more - all taking place under the beaming sun. So, what better time to don a fashionable hat?

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  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan
  • March 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Challenge DanceSport Competition

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Challenge DanceSport Competition

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  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan
  • March 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Film Festival

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Film Festival

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Pat and Dr. Larry Thompson make their arrival at "An Evening at Avant-Garde: The Swinging Sixties"
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 24, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untied the weekend with Black Tie Untied, featuring Ringling College of Art and Design's 'An Evening at Avant-Garde: Swinging Sixties' and Lakewood Ranch Community Fund's Havana Nights Gala.

  • Arts + Culture
Armando Aseneta, Savannah Scott and Cameron and Jeanne Hammel
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Challenge 2014

The 2014 Sarasota Challenge two-day ballroom dancing competition came to a close Sunday evening March 23. The competition culminated with an awards dinner, final competition 'So You Think Professionals Can Dance,' and performance.

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