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  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan
  • December 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Singles Society Christmas Party

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Singles Society Christmas Party

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  • December 12, 2013
Lolita Tartine: A fresh face in the Rosemary District

Lolita Tartine: A fresh face in the Rosemary District

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  • December 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Ugly sweater party

PHOTO GALLERY: Ugly sweater party

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  • By Coral Pleas
  • December 11, 2013
The braidy bunch: A how-to

The braidy bunch: A how-to

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Celebrity chefs Steven Meese, Steve Phelps, Anthony Lamas, Darwin Santa Maria and Diego Oka
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  • December 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Celebrity Chef Tour Dinner

Darwin's on 4th hosts the James Beard Celebrity Chef Tour Dinner Wednesday, Dec. 11.

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1415 Westway Drive is listed at $8.5 million. Photos by Heather Merriman.
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  • Robert Plunket
  • December 11, 2013
Home of the Month: 'Showplace'

Heroes and villains, con men and a pop star - they've all called this Lido Shores mansion home.

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"I love this place," Lera Auerbach says of The Hermitage. "I think it's one of the jewels of not just Florida, but it is an incredibly important residency in the U.S."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 11, 2013
Composer of note

Sarasotan Lera Auerbach's life is composed of unique opportunities that led her to become a composer and concert pianist in high demand.

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A few of the The Ringling's woodcarving shop's volunteers: Don Welch, Nora Sellmer, Marty Rosen, Martha Kelley (painting volunteer), Don Haynie and Manfred Klatt
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 11, 2013
Spotlight: Greatest whittle show on Earth

The Circus Museum wood carvers are part of the only living exhibit at The Ringling. They carve on-site every Thursday morning, but their camaraderie is the best part of the display.

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Roast's scallop dish
    By
  • June LeBell
  • December 11, 2013
Tidbites

Roast is toasting around the corner from the Opera House; Polo Grill reopens; Half Shell Oyster has a name and place change; and Off the Hook rings a bell.

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Sheriff Tom and Tracy Knight
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  • December 11, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

SPARCC'ling bright; Kettle kickoff; Tidbits; and Hot Flash: Shoe Fever.

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  • By Zara Barrie
  • December 10, 2013
Factory Girl: English Christmas Tea Party

Factory Girl: English Christmas Tea Party

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  • December 10, 2013
Gregg Allman on collaborations, sport fishing and returning to Sarasota

Gregg Allman on collaborations, sport fishing and returning to Sarasota

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  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan
  • December 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee Children's Services Holiday Hoe Down

PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee Children's Services Holiday Hoe Down

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  • December 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Naughty List Deck Dash

PHOTO GALLERY: Naughty List Deck Dash

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  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan
  • December 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Designing Daughters Frozen in Time Runway Show

PHOTO GALLERY: Designing Daughters Frozen in Time Runway Show

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