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"Through the Garden" by Mike Solomon runs through March 1, at Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art.
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  • February 12, 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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"That's my life," Caroline Williams says. "This is it. I get to do my passion and my love and my hobby and my everything."
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  • February 12, 2014
Spotlight: Caroline Williams saddles up for quick-change act

Caroline Williams recently discussed her background and Circus Sarasota performance on-site at The Big Top.

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Robyn LaPorta, Michelle Bente, Erin Duggan and Tara Poulton
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  • February 12, 2014
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Van Wezel Foundation has a big night; Tidbits and Hot Flash: Fashion and Philanthropy

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Cornelia Matson
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  • February 12, 2014
Social Studies: Cornelia Matson

Cornelia Matson, the philanthropist with an elegant southern drawl, opens up about the important milestones in her life and her insatiable passion for home remodeling.

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  • February 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: FSU Asolo Conservatory Casino Night

PHOTO GALLERY: FSU Asolo Conservatory Casino Night

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UPDATE: Chillounge Night rescheduled due to forecast
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  • February 10, 2014
Valentine’s Day, infused with love

Valentine’s Day, infused with love

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  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan
  • February 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: E-Man's 25th birthday celebration

PHOTO GALLERY: E-Man's 25th birthday celebration

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Claudia Birdsall, Tina Mroczkowski and Joan Wexler
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  • February 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: At Lunch with Anu Tali

Community Foundation of Sarasota County got a visit from Anu Tali at it's annual At Lunch With Program Feb. 10.

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Sandy Buchanan, Wendy Merriman and Veronica Brady at the Van Wezel Foundation Gala
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  • February 10, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untied the weekend with Black Tie Untied, featuring Van Wezel Foundation Gala and The Palm Ball.

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Penny McNamee and Kevin Earley in "Daddy Long Legs." Photo by Audra Lange.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • February 10, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Daddy Long Legs'

'Daddy Long Legs' began life in 1912 as Jean Webster's beloved young-adult novel. And, boy, does that novel have legs.

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  • February 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bradentucky Bombers season opener

PHOTO GALLERY: Bradentucky Bombers season opener

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"The Monuments Men"
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  • February 9, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'The Monuments Men'

In George Clooney's latest film, 'The Monuments Men,' he directs, co-scripts and stars in what should have been an intriguing true story about saving art the Nazis stole during World War II.

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Soprano Reyna Carguill as Leonora, tenor Kirk Dougherty as Manrico, and baritone David Pershall as Count De Luna II. Courtesy photo.
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  • February 9, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Opera Opening Night 'Il Trovatore'

Sarasota Opera is one of the few important companies in the country that delivers opera the way the composer envisioned it when it was first written.

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  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Van Wezel Gala after-party

PHOTO GALLERY: Van Wezel Gala after-party

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Anna Grinchuk, Yuliya Svidunovich and Olessia Rabin
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  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Van Wezel Gala after-party

PHOTO GALLERY: Van Wezel Gala after-party

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