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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.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota artists John and Linda Whitney at the Sarasota Craft Show
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 5, 2012
Scene & Heard

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

  • Arts + Culture
  • 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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  • June LeBell
  • December 5, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks II concert with Conductor Thomas Wilkins

In my many years of interviewing famous classical musicians, I've never met an instrumentalist who didn't want to be a singer.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 5, 2012
Film Review: 'Killing Them Softy'

Finally, Brad Pitt goes noir and nails the defining role of his career.

  • Arts + Culture
"As long as I'm working in the arts, I don't care what I'm doing," says Kaylene Torregrossa. "I could be sweeping the floors, as long as it’s part of the bigger picture — and I've had to sweep the floors!"
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 5, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: A New Role

Kaylene Torregrossa started as an intern at Florida Studio Theatre in 2010. Two years later, she's playing the lead role as FST's general manager.

  • Arts + Culture
Ronald Giarrusso bought this Buddha statue while on a trip to Thailand. Giarrusso is a big fan of the Buddha and what the Buddha represents and has multiple Buddha statues and pieces of art around his home and in his outdoor rooms.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 5, 2012
Home & Garden: Outdoor Oasis

Ronald Giarrusso has found serenity through outdoor living.

  • Arts + Culture
Rachel Lenerz makes sufganiyot with her 4-year-old daughter, Ava, and her 6 -year-old son, Leo.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 5, 2012
Hanukkah Traditions

Three families share their sweet and savory Hanukkah food traditions.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • June LeBell
  • December 5, 2012
TIDBITES

LWR celebrates the holidays; In Venice, Kumo Japanese Steakhouse opens; Libby's continues its tradition of excellence; Another new place to eat; The Bijou Cafe receives prestigious distinction

  • Arts + Culture
Black Tie Editor Loren Mayo
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 5, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Ice, ice, baby; Lean, mean snow queen; Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Chef Judi Gallagher
  • December 4, 2012
TWIS = This Week Is Savory

TWIS = This Week Is Savory

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Joe Hendricks
  • December 4, 2012
Advocates suggest alternative measures in addressing homelessness

Advocates suggest alternative measures in addressing homelessness

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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."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 4, 2012
Marching to the Beatt

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

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • December 2, 2012
First-time Sarasota visit by Celebrity Chef Tour

First-time Sarasota visit by Celebrity Chef Tour

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Lisa Nisenson
  • December 1, 2012
The Streetcar -- Getting Real

The Streetcar -- Getting Real

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