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Arancini is risotto cooked in a special Sicilian fashion.
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HOLIDAY EATS: Ortygia

Chef Gaetano of Ortygia shares a recipe that is a Christmas tradition of his family - Arancini, which means "little oranges."

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The Gift of Gospel

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe brings back 'Black Nativity' for the holiday season.

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Eight-year-old Sophia Cavalluzzi represents Sarasota onstage in "South Pacific."
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Child's Play

Sophia Cavalluzzi stands tall among a crew of veteran performers in 'South Pacific.'

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The Magnolia House

When John and Leslie Korff decided to leave their bustling city lives in Manhattan to settle down and raise their family in the South, the couple set their eyes on Sarasota.

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BOOK REVIEW: 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr

Anthony Doerr's novel, 'All the Light We Cannot See,' is a National Book Award finalist, and with good reason.

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  • December 2, 2014
Social Studies: Gerri Aaron

Black Tie chatted with local philanthropist Gerri Aaron to find out more about her origins of philanthropy, her passions and her continued commitment to philanthropy in her hometown of Philadelphia.

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Event Preview: Men, Whiskey and Watches

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Sarasota Police raids crack down on designer drugs

Sarasota Police raids crack down on designer drugs

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Factory Girl: #BrotherlyAdvice

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Black Tie Untied: Cocktails for a Cause with the Designing Daughters

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

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Lydia Borowicz, Gracie Lee Brown and director Peter Amster discuss and admire the new production of "The Matchmaker."
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  • December 1, 2014
The first date with 'The Matchmaker'

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
SOURCE Productions promotes AIDS awareness with 'When the Party Ends'

SOURCE Productions promotes AIDS awareness with 'When the Party Ends'

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

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

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  • 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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  • 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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