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Ilene Friedman, Bea Friedman and Dr. Harvey Friedman. Photo by Molly Schechter.
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  • January 15, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Magical musical memorial; Kicking off the new year; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

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INFluence
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 15, 2014
Hot Flash: Cold weather fashion

Black Tie's Heather Merriman bundled up, braved the cold and headed out to St. Armands Circle to find the scoop on the trendiest winter fashions and tips on the best ways to dress for winter weather.

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Photo by Cat Pennenga Photography.
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  • January 15, 2014
Just Married: Kathryn Lee Brass and Todd Anthony Piper

Kathryn Lee Brass and Todd Anthony Piper were married Nov. 16, at King Family Farm.

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  • By Zara Barrie
  • January 14, 2014
Factory Girl: G2H2

Factory Girl: G2H2

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  • January 14, 2014
From the ground up: 3D printing with Andrew Sink

From the ground up: 3D printing with Andrew Sink

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Assistant Director Margaret Barbieri and Director Iain Webb (Courtesy Photo)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 14, 2014
Sarasota Ballet secures its future for 10 more years

Sarasota Ballet signs director Iain Webb, Assistant Director Margaret Barbieri and Managing Director Mary Anne Servian for 10-year contract.

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TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Carmel Café and Wine Bar
  • By Nicole Thompson
  • January 13, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Carmel Café and Wine Bar

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Carmel Café and Wine Bar

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  • By Popcorn Bob
  • January 13, 2014
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 13, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untie the weekend with Black Tie Untied, featuring Asolo Rep's Starry Night Dinner, Temple Beth Israel Gala and Bradenton Opera Gala.

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Sumaya Ayad (Princess Tigerlilly) waits backstage while Bailey Macejak (Peter Pan) Gretchen Beaumier (Wendy) and Amanda Gerulski (narrator) read a scene.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Pine View Drama Club

The 25 students in Pine View Drama Club have been preparing for "Peter Pan and Wendy" since September. They typically meet weekly after school, but since Jan. 6 they've been rehearsing every day for opening night Friday, Jan. 17.

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  • January 11, 2014
TWIS Tour Guide: Open mic nights

TWIS Tour Guide: Open mic nights

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  • January 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Thunder by the Bay

PHOTO GALLERY: Thunder by the Bay

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Joaquin Phoenix stars in "Her."
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 11, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Her'

Director Spike Jonze's new film, 'Her,' is sweetly creepy.

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  • June LeBell
  • January 11, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks

The Sarasota Orchestra, under the direction of returning guest conductor Carl St. Clair, played a positively heroic program this weekend.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Thunder by the Bay Born to Be Wild Kickoff Party

PHOTO GALLERY: Thunder by the Bay Born to Be Wild Kickoff Party

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