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  • December 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Celebrity Chef Tour Dinner

Darwin's on 4th hosts the James Beard Celebrity Chef Tour Dinner Wednesday, Dec. 11.

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  • December 11, 2013
Home of the Month: 'Showplace'

Heroes and villains, con men and a pop star - they've all called this Lido Shores mansion home.

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"I love this place," Lera Auerbach says of The Hermitage. "I think it's one of the jewels of not just Florida, but it is an incredibly important residency in the U.S."
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  • December 11, 2013
Composer of note

Sarasotan Lera Auerbach's life is composed of unique opportunities that led her to become a composer and concert pianist in high demand.

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A few of the The Ringling's woodcarving shop's volunteers: Don Welch, Nora Sellmer, Marty Rosen, Martha Kelley (painting volunteer), Don Haynie and Manfred Klatt
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  • December 11, 2013
Spotlight: Greatest whittle show on Earth

The Circus Museum wood carvers are part of the only living exhibit at The Ringling. They carve on-site every Thursday morning, but their camaraderie is the best part of the display.

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Roast's scallop dish
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  • December 11, 2013
Tidbites

Roast is toasting around the corner from the Opera House; Polo Grill reopens; Half Shell Oyster has a name and place change; and Off the Hook rings a bell.

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  • December 11, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

SPARCC'ling bright; Kettle kickoff; Tidbits; and Hot Flash: Shoe Fever.

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  • December 10, 2013
Factory Girl: English Christmas Tea Party

Factory Girl: English Christmas Tea Party

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  • December 10, 2013
Gregg Allman on collaborations, sport fishing and returning to Sarasota

Gregg Allman on collaborations, sport fishing and returning to Sarasota

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  • December 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee Children's Services Holiday Hoe Down

PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee Children's Services Holiday Hoe Down

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  • December 10, 2013
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