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Eric Cross' "Paper Dress," from Iconcept 2011, is on display at Art Center Sarasota as part of Iconcept Retro-spective in Gallery 2.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 13, 2013
Highlights: Four Art Center Sarasota exhibits please a variety of interests

Art Center Sarasota hosted an opening reception Thursday, Feb. 28, for four new exhibitions. Approximately 150 people attended to view the diverse range of art that will fill the gallery through April.

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The entryway and brewery at Darwin's on 4th. Courtesy.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • March 13, 2013
Tidbites: Sarasota produces food and drink winners

Darwin's Wins Big at Tampa Bay Beer Week; Kazu's 2.0 is Celebrating Sake, Sushi and ... Craft Beer; Fleming's Raises the Bar on New Cocktail and Food Menu

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Ann Cohn, Keely Pastor and Sylvia Pastor. Photo by Molly Schechter.
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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • March 13, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

She's about to pop; Farewell the house; Front row frenzy; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

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Sally Yanowitz
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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • March 13, 2013
Social Studies: Sally Yanowitz

While fine art graces the walls of Sally Yanowitz's sun-filled downtown condo, family photos of her three daughters and two granddaughters hold equally as important real estate.

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Retired U.S. Naval Captain Mark Kelly is the husband of U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot at a Safeway supermarket in Tucson, Ariz., in January 2011.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 12, 2013
Capt. Mark Kelly speaks about background and background checks

Retired U.S. Naval Captain Mark Kelly voices support for the second amendment, and support for mental background checks.

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  • By TWIS Street
  • March 11, 2013
VIDEO: The Black Diamond Burlesque's downtown drive -- blindfolded

VIDEO: The Black Diamond Burlesque's downtown drive -- blindfolded

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  • By TWIS Street
  • March 11, 2013
TWIS Tony's catamaran adventure with Economy Tackle

TWIS Tony's catamaran adventure with Economy Tackle

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  • By Sarah Felder
  • March 11, 2013
The Engine 2 Diet challenge with Whole Foods Market Sarasota: week three

The Engine 2 Diet challenge with Whole Foods Market Sarasota: week three

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Jake Freeman of The Huntsmen
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Pickin' Picnic

Musicians and fans gathered Sunday, March 10, at the Cock and Bull for the second annual Pickin' Picnic event. Hosted by Faceless Bandits, the event featured nine bands, which played an all-day outdoor show, while fans chowed down on hot dogs and sliders.

  • Arts + Culture
The news comes eight days after a sell-out production of "Let's Hang On," a tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons March 1.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 11, 2013
The Golden Apple's doors close in second eviction within a year

The Golden Apple's new partners were locked out by the landlord

  • Arts + Culture
Susan Short, Guenther Edelsbacher, Gina Spicer and Scott Lewis
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Chillounge Night

South Palm Avenue was transformed into an outdoor lounge party Saturday, March 9, for the sixth annual Chillounge Night. Outdoor furniture and cocktail bars lined the street, and guests enjoyed a Samba parade, a fashion show and live music by The Lotus Fire and AJ and The Automatics. Proceeds from the night benefitted United Cerebal Palsy of Southwest Florida.

  • Arts + Culture
Amanda Yoder and Kelly Matteson
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Young Professionals Happy Hour

Members of the Sarasota Young Professionals Group unwound after work Thursday, March 7, at Mattison's City Grille during their regular happy hour. New and established members exchanged business cards over light food and drink.

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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 11, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Florida Studio Theatre held their annual Bag Ladies and Baubles luncheon Thursday, March 7 in the new John C. Court Cabernet at Florida Studio Theatre.

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  • By Matt Orr
  • March 11, 2013
A "redo" interview with Richard Dorfman

A "redo" interview with Richard Dorfman

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  • By Joe Hendricks
  • March 8, 2013
Wal-Mart Wrap-up, Part Two: Looking back, looking forward

Wal-Mart Wrap-up, Part Two: Looking back, looking forward

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