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Jason Champion
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  • Loren Mayo
  • February 22, 2012
Decor: Mid-century chic

Ask Jason Champion about the latest trends in interior design, and he'll tell you that gray is the new neutral.

  • Arts + Culture
“You never stop learning to dance,” says José Carreño, pictured here leading an audition at the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • February 22, 2012
Highlights: Locals audition for Dance Fest

Former American Ballet Theatre principal Jose Carreño leads another round of auditions for his Carreño Dance Festival's summer program.

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"Rubens' expressive brushwork is at once a high degree of control and complete freedom," says Virginia Brilliant, associate curator of European Art at the Ringling Museum.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • February 22, 2012
Backstage Pass: Artistic Brilliance

The Ringling Museum's associate curator of European art teamed up with the Belgian city of Antwerp to pull together a fresh new exhibit on a revered old master.

  • Arts + Culture
Valerie Standor runs the front of the house while her husband, Viktor, runs the kitchen.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • February 22, 2012
EDIBLES: 'Z' is for Zwiwwel

When he was a young man growing up Germany, Viktor Standor was entranced by a restaurant named Zwiwwel in an old house just outside of Heidelberg, "Zwiwwel" being the German diminutive for "onion."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Sean Griffin
  • February 21, 2012
He Sez: My Date With Blonde Out of Water

He Sez: My Date With Blonde Out of Water

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  • Things To Do
  • By Kristen Pace
  • February 21, 2012
She Sez: The Night Someone Decided to Man Up

She Sez: The Night Someone Decided to Man Up

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  • By April Doner
  • February 21, 2012
A Diptych, Adventures in Licensing, and "Mass Art" vs. Originality

A Diptych, Adventures in Licensing, and "Mass Art" vs. Originality

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  • By John Ewing
  • February 21, 2012
Ringling Picnic - Food Truck Lot in Downtown Sarasota!

Ringling Picnic - Food Truck Lot in Downtown Sarasota!

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  • By John Ewing
  • February 17, 2012
This Weekend With Kirsten!

This Weekend With Kirsten!

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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 17, 2012
About Last Night ...

I realize it's been 10 days - an extremely BUSY 10 days, might I add - since I've updated you on Black Tie's whereabouts.

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    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • February 16, 2012
People Are Talking About Maximo’s South African Fusion Cuisine

People Are Talking About Maximo’s South African Fusion Cuisine

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  • By Kristen Pace
  • February 16, 2012
Join TWIS for Belles at the Shell

Join TWIS for Belles at the Shell

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  • By Kaye Warr
  • February 16, 2012
Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Kathleen Kim

Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Kathleen Kim

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  • By Candice McElyea
  • February 15, 2012
Jpan to Open Second Location in Lakewood Ranch

Jpan to Open Second Location in Lakewood Ranch

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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • February 15, 2012
Maestro Victor DeRenzi: Man of the opera

Maestro Victor DeRenzi wields more than just a baton - he wields power. For 30 years, the uncompromising artistic director has brought Verdi, verve and distinction to the Sarasota Opera House.

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