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A photo from last year's dinner (Courtesy Karen Arango)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 6, 2013
James Beard Celebrity Chef Tour makes a comeback to Darwin's on 4th

James Beard recognized Celebrity Chef Tour makes a stop at Darwin's on 4th for a dinner featuring Darwin Santa Maria and four "celebrity" chefs on Dec. 11. Last year's event sold out.

  • Arts + Culture
"Mega World 5.4" by Josh Simpson will be on display from Nov. 18 through June 29, at The Ringling.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 6, 2013
Glass Half Full

The emphasis on contemporary art led Philip and Nancy Kotler to donate their collection as the first contemporary studio glass in The Ringling museum's collection.

  • Arts + Culture
Henry Porter teaches five A's to his congregation: affection, approval, achievement, acceptance and appreciation. He's never felt like he needed to seek acceptance because there was someone who helped keep him in the loop.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 6, 2013
Paying It Forward

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's initiative to mentor becomes the song that never ends.

  • Arts + Culture
Joel and Diane Schleicher's wine cellar
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 6, 2013
Uncorking Sarasota's Wine Cellars

When it comes to wine, some connoisseurs bring their passion into their homes - by means of wine cellars. The Observer sought out some cellars around Sarasota to see what it takes to build one, the importance of design and how one goes about filling a wine cellar.

  • Arts + Culture
Cash "Trouble" Gnaegy ordered Chloé's Chicken from Café L'Europe — and he put on his best tie for the experience. Chloe's Chicken features grilled chicken and steamed baby carrots.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 6, 2013
Restaurants that go to the dogs

"A dog walks into the bar" isn't far from par in this town. In this case, however, there's no punch line - Sarasota is relatively dog friendly. Pull a seat nearby and treat your best friend (with a tail) to some dog-friendly spots.

  • Arts + Culture
Crystal Soufer, David Kaplan, Doris Kaplan, Gary Kaplan his wife, Jody. Photo by Molly Schechter.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 6, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Celebrating Doris; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
AndrewThompson
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 5, 2013
TWIS Asks: Roast

TWIS Asks: Roast

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan
  • November 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mass Gift Benefit Ball

PHOTO GALLERY: Mass Gift Benefit Ball

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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 5, 2013
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Purlie

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Purlie

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Mass Gift Benefit Ball

PHOTO GALLERY: The Mass Gift Benefit Ball

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Fuzión Dance Artists perform on the top level of the Palm Ave. Garage Monday evening.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 5, 2013
Craig Colorusso installs exhibits around Sarasota

Artist Craig Collorusso, in conjunction with his exhibit opening at Art Center Sarasota Thursday, Nov. 7, will install temporary sound exhibits around Sarasota this week.

  • Arts + Culture
Lisa Hoke poses with one of her works (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 5, 2013
SMOA ARTmuse seeking colorful cardboard for January project

Sarasota Museum of Art's 2014 ARTmuse artist Lisa Hoke will turn Sarasotans' cardboard into a public art installation

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kimberly Braun
  • November 4, 2013
Johnna White: a woman with moxie

Johnna White: a woman with moxie

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  • By Alicia King
  • November 4, 2013
Cozy coats for fall

Cozy coats for fall

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  • By Popcorn Bob
  • November 4, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

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