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Ringling announces International Arts Festival lineup

Ringling announces International Arts Festival lineup

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Natural inclination: Javier Rodriguez finds freedom in art

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The Ringling announces RIAF 2014 lineup

Ringling International Arts Festival 2014 offers 30 performances of seven international productions in three-and-a-half days.

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  • February 26, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Half Shell Seafood House

Join us in the kitchen at Half Shell Seafood House with president and chef Dino Mirando as he prepares his signature oyster combo with oysters prepared in four different ways, oysters Bienville, oysters Orleans, oysters Rockefeller and char grilled oysters.

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Preserving the art of pickling

Lisa Fulk has a jarring profession -- she's a master canner. And, she'll show you the safe way to do it.

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  • February 26, 2014
Jake Brady: Set in Concrete

Jake Brady never considered himself an artist until everyone else started labeling him one. Now, he's content signing his work.

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  • February 26, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

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  • February 26, 2014
Spotlight: Kevin Short champions Sarasota Opera's casting process

Kevin Short calls Sarasota Opera his home opera because it's where he first got his start in winter 1991, prior to his Metropolitan Opera debut later that year.

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  • February 26, 2014
And the winners are ...

Read film critic Pam Nadon's picks for the Oscars, which airs March 2.

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  • February 26, 2014
Book Review: 'Andrew's Brain' by E.L. Doctorow

Read Alexis Orgera's review of "Andrew's Brain" by E.L. Doctorow.

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  • February 26, 2014
Three Things: Beauties of Bird Key

It's hard to believe that 30 years ago Bird Key was considered a bastion of genteel Midwestern retirement. Now, it's transformed itself into a glamorous island of multimillion-dollar mansions and one of the best addresses in Florida.

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  • February 26, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

A weekend of surprises; tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

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  • February 26, 2014
Hot Flash: Sarasota designer creates custom gowns for Sarasota Exotic Car Fest's Gatsby-themed weekend

Custom designs created by local designer Alice Bee were a big part of the Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Gatsby-themed weekend.

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