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  • By Zara Barrie
  • December 19, 2013
Factory Girl: Boutique binging

Factory Girl: Boutique binging

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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sailor Circus Holiday Spectacular 2013

Sailor Circus presents its 2013 Holiday Spectacular "It's A Wonderful Life" from Dec. 27 through Dec. 30 at the Sailor Circus Arena.

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Michael Yourison. Courtesy photos.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 18, 2013
Harvesting an economy

Bird Key resident Michael Yourison doesn't offer the olive branch, he offers a whole harvest's worth with his company, Buonafide Foods and Wines.

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"It seemed to be an instant connection," Jessica Cohen says of Sarasota Ballet. "The moment I got here, I felt completely at home and so welcomed … It just felt really right."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 18, 2013
Cohen steps into the center ring

New Sarasota Ballet dancer Jessica Cohen left her hometown San Francisco to run away with the circus.

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The group was too excited when they got to Miami to remember to take a group photo — but here they are back home at Art Center Sarasota.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 18, 2013
Where are they?: Art Center Sarasota visits Art Basel

For the first time, Art Center Sarasota bused 32 of its modern- and contemporary-art fans to Miami for Art Basel.

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"Saving Mr. Banks" opens Dec. 20.
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  • Pam Nadon
  • December 18, 2013
'Season stunners:' Holiday film picks

"It's the most wonderful time of the year" ... especially for catching great films. 'Tis the season when studios strategically release the best they've got for the upcoming awards ceremonies. The following are at the top of Pam Nadon's holiday picks list.

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Margaret and Bill Wise. Photo by Heather Merriman.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • December 18, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Handsome is as handsome does; "He saved the Asolo. He really did"; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • December 17, 2013
Existential Hive Mind Blues: Inside the quirky, brilliant mind of Joe Seul

Existential Hive Mind Blues: Inside the quirky, brilliant mind of Joe Seul

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  • December 17, 2013
Laying the groundwork: Teach Me Equals talks life on the road

Laying the groundwork: Teach Me Equals talks life on the road

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  • By Popcorn Bob
  • December 16, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

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Designing Women Boutique gala Co-Chairs Carol Phillips, Jane Thompson and Chris Sancin
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • December 16, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Read about recent Black Tie events with Black Tie Untied, featuring Designing Women Boutique's gala and Jewish Family and Children's Services' gala.

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  • December 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sandy Claws Beach Run

PHOTO GALLERY: Sandy Claws Beach Run

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  • December 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: It's your lucky day gallery opening

PHOTO GALLERY: It's your lucky day gallery opening

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  • December 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Atomic Holiday Bazaar

PHOTO GALLERY: Atomic Holiday Bazaar

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  • December 15, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Nebraska'

There is some mighty fine acting going on in the new film, "Nebraska."

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