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  • December 2, 2014
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Factory Girl: #BrotherlyAdvice

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Black Tie Untied takes you behind the scenes at Cocktails for a Cause.

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  • December 1, 2014
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Asolo Repertory Theatre held a meet and greet for its upcoming production of Thornton Wilder's 'The Matchmaker.'

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  • December 1, 2014
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SOURCE Productions promotes AIDS awareness with 'When the Party Ends'

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  • December 1, 2014
Miguel's Restaurant: Family owned, famously French and classically continental

Miguel's Restaurant: Family owned, famously French and classically continental

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Rachel Lee Priday, violin. (Photo by Joel Benjamin)
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  • Nick Reichert
  • November 30, 2014
'Hear & Now' concert series presents classical music's newest generation of talent

The Perlman Music Program/Suncoast's concert series opens with performances by violinist Rachel Lee Priday and pianist David Kaplan

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  • Pam Nadon
  • November 30, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Force Majeure'

"Force majeure" is a French term defined as a "superior or irresistible force." It is also the title of the new film which examines the will to live vs. that of protecting others.

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The Jacobites Pipe & Drum Band rehearse for their St. Andrew’s Day concert
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  • Nick Reichert
  • November 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Jacobites Pipe & Drum Band

The Jacobites Pipe & Drum Band rehearsing for their St. Andrew's Day concert at the St. Andrews United Church of Christ

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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 28, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Nov. 28

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Nov. 28

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PEPPERMINT
  • By Ila Edwards
  • November 26, 2014
Creekside Drinks: Peppermint patty martini

Creekside Drinks: Peppermint patty martini

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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Cocktails for a Cause

PHOTO GALLERY: Cocktails for a Cause

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  • November 25, 2014
Five ways to handle Black Friday

Five ways to handle Black Friday

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  • November 25, 2014
WATCH: Keeping it old school with Mouthole BBQ

WATCH: Keeping it old school with Mouthole BBQ

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Home of the Month: Great beginnings
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  • Robert Plunket
  • November 24, 2014
Home of the Month: Great beginnings

An early Guy Peterson house on Longboat Key is as stylish now as when it was built.

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Erin Fletcher, Leymis Bolaños Wilmott, Melissa Coleman and JoAnna Ursal dance by the movement of the now.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • November 24, 2014
Sign of the times

Fuzión Dance Artists stay centered in the present.

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