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Since Roger Capote moved away from home, he’s had a themed tree. But this year, his partner, Jim Wilson, wanted a colorful tree. Photos by Loren Mayo
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  • December 12, 2012
Home & Garden: Crazy 'Bout Christmas

To some, decorating for the holidays means climbing into the attic and passing down box after box of precious Christmas heirlooms carefully wrapped in tissue paper, then settling down to unpack them with hot apple cider.

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Anthony Hopkins as Alfred Hitchock in "Hitchcock." Courtesy.
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  • Pam Nadon
  • December 12, 2012
Film Review: 'Hitchcock'

If you love movies and the filmmaking process, "Hitchcock" is a must-see. It tells the story behind the making of "Psycho" and while doing so, exposes the turbulent and loving relationship between Alfred Hitchcock and his wife, Alma.

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  • December 12, 2012
Crafty Genes: Thank you cards

Join do-it-yourself editors Mallory and Leslie Gnaegy as they create personalized thank you cards.

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  • By Chef Judi Gallagher
  • December 11, 2012
TWIS = This Week Is Sweet

TWIS = This Week Is Sweet

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  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • December 11, 2012
"Can we all get along?" asks FST's latest production

"Can we all get along?" asks FST's latest production

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  • By Anthony Paull
  • December 7, 2012
Changes to Sarasota 'sound' one step closer

Changes to Sarasota 'sound' one step closer

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  • By Lisa Nisenson
  • December 7, 2012
Transit-Oriented Development – Highlights

Transit-Oriented Development – Highlights

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  • By Jessi Smith
  • December 7, 2012
Ringling Museum unveils rare works in Paolo Veronese exhibition

Ringling Museum unveils rare works in Paolo Veronese exhibition

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  • By Matt Orr
  • December 6, 2012
Sarasota's Official Shopping Guide for Her

Sarasota's Official Shopping Guide for Her

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  • December 6, 2012
Yummy is in the House!

Yummy is in the House!

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  • By Joe Hendricks
  • December 6, 2012
Sarasota Bay Parrot Heads come through for kids

Sarasota Bay Parrot Heads come through for kids

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"I want to do it as an adult," Hannah Beatt says."Working on Broadway is my dream. That'd be a huge accomplishment."
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 5, 2012
Marching to the Beatt

Charismatic 12-year-old Hannah Beatt will play Annie in The Players' production of 'Annie.'

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November's home of the month is a 1920s home owned by Ron and Patsy Merriman
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  • Robert Plunket
  • December 5, 2012
HOME OF THE MONTH: Golden Oldie

Ron and Patsy Merriman found a slice of Old-Florida living - and a new adventure - in their 1920s-built home on Vamo Drive.

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Sarasota artists John and Linda Whitney at the Sarasota Craft Show
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  • December 5, 2012
Scene & Heard

Putting on a show; End of the world; Jazzed up 'The Nutcracker'

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  • By Paula Atwell
  • December 5, 2012
Theater Review: 'MID-LIFE! The Crisis Musical'

The Venice Theatre's Cabaret audience found the over-the-hill antics presented in the musical revue, "MID-LIFE! The Crisis Musical" amusing and entertaining.

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