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  • December 27, 2012
TWIS Travel: Turn back time at Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa

TWIS Travel: Turn back time at Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa

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  • By Joe Hendricks
  • December 27, 2012
Citizens support reduced parking enforcement

Citizens support reduced parking enforcement

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Alyson Dolan, Angela Rauter and Caitlin McMullen dressed as Marie Antoinette for the 31st annual Orchid Ball: “An Evening at Versailles” March 31, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
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  • December 26, 2012
The 2012 best of Black Tie

As we say farewell to the 2012 Black Tie season, we take a look back on a philanthropic year filled with fashion-forward attendees and themed events.

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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 26, 2012
Natural talent: Patrick Dougherty

Sculptor Patrick Dougherty weaves saplings into nest-like sculptures, using a method that stems from the outdoorsman's childhood.

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Teresa Stanley in “Rock of Ages” Courtesy
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 26, 2012
Scene & Heard

She's a Broadway baby once again; Spoiler alert: the finale of 'The Nutcracker;' Three Bobs wrap up third year

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"We spent a lot of time in rehearsal finding how (the students) relate to (their) characters, but at the same time (helping them understand), 'This is not me," Brendon Fox says. Mallory Gnaegy
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  • December 26, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Coaching the team

FSU/Asolo Conservatory second-year acting professor Brendon Fox is coaching a team of three students for the upcoming production, 'The Aliens.'

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Christopher O’Riley recently hosted NPR's "From the Top," recorded at the Sarasota Opera House. Courtesy.
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  • June LeBell
  • December 26, 2012
Music Review: NPR's 'From the Top'

We recently attended NPR's strange but fascinating "From the Top," when it was recorded live at the Sarasota Opera House.

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Samantha McVety walks on the high wire.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 26, 2012
Highlights: Circus Sarasota presents 'The Polar Express'

For five months, 113 performers, ranging in age from fourth-graders to seniors, have been preparing to put on a spectacular winter show.

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The Helm-Nanney house as it stands today, remaining nearly exactly as it was in 1908. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.
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  • Robert Plunket
  • December 26, 2012
Home & Garden: Historic Homestead

The well-preserved Helm-Nanney house, located in Oneco, is a reminder of simpler times, stellar craftsmanship.

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Executive Chef Ray Arpke adds four drops of lavender absolute into honey
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 26, 2012
Scent of an entrée

Euphemia Haye's "Lesson Luncheons" sell out fast. "All Things Wonderful," a scented culinary journey Dec. 5, was no exception.

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  • By Lisa Nisenson
  • December 24, 2012
Less Scrooge, More Hallelujah -- celebrating our city

Less Scrooge, More Hallelujah -- celebrating our city

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  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan
  • December 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: End of the World Party at the Cock & Bull Pub

PHOTO GALLERY: End of the World Party at the Cock & Bull Pub

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  • By Joe Hendricks
  • December 24, 2012
Citizens request appeal of Wal-Mart site plan approval

Citizens request appeal of Wal-Mart site plan approval

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  • December 21, 2012
Gifts for foodies, Christmas dining and New Year’s celebrations

Gifts for foodies, Christmas dining and New Year’s celebrations

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  • By Anthony Paull
  • December 21, 2012
Sound Forum: the question of a "vibrant" downtown

Sound Forum: the question of a "vibrant" downtown

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