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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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  • February 26, 2014
Just Married: Michael Wallace and Ashley McCormick

Michael Wallace and Ashley McCormick were married on Nov. 9, at Charles Ringling Mansion.

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  • By Kathryn Parks
  • February 25, 2014
Theater SRQ & A: Alana Opie

Theater SRQ & A: Alana Opie

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  • By Nicole Thompson
  • February 25, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Eat Here

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Eat Here

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  • February 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Speakeasy Dinner

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Speakeasy Dinner

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  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan
  • February 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sophisticated Strut

PHOTO GALLERY: Sophisticated Strut

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  • February 24, 2014
Laurel Park neighborhood featured in Historic Homes Tour

For one day only, Sunday, March 2, the Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation will present the 24th annual Historic Homes Tour, which takes place in the historic Laurel Park neighborhood.

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  • February 24, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untie the weekend with Black Tie Untied, featuring Sarasota Exotic Car Fest's festivities and Sarasota Orchestra's "A-Nu Time" gala.

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