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7922 S. Holiday Drive. Photos courtesy of Premier Sotheby's
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  • October 30, 2013
Three Things: Trophy Homes to Match a Celebrity's Lifestyle

The news that Rosie O'Donnell bought a $5 million home on Casey Key has the whole town talking. The four-bedroom, 4,700-square-foot beachfront residence seems perfect as a second home for the comedian and her family, but we can't help but wonder - what other properties did Rosie look at? So, just in case buyer's remorse sets in, or you happen to know any other house-hunting celebrities, here are some other trophy homes that are just special enough to tempt the lucky few who can afford the ultimate.

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  • October 30, 2013
Book Review: 'The Last Banquet' by Jonathan Grimwood

"The Last Banquet'" by Jonathan Grimwood is a sense-feast of a novel spanning 18th-century France.

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Larry Barrett of Simply Gourmet Caterers
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  • October 30, 2013
Tidbites

Cooking for Kids; Learning to cook as an adult; Eat Here Out There; and Quick Bites.

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"A Day in my Shoes Sarasota" featuring Terri Klauber
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  • October 30, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Wine, Women and Shoes ... and Men ...; They CAN Dance; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

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  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan
  • October 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bitches and Broomsticks

PHOTO GALLERY: Bitches and Broomsticks

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Owner Christian Zebier, Chef Karl Deneubourg and Maitre d' Oliver Georges
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  • October 29, 2013
Memorable dining at Antoine's

Memorable dining at Antoine's

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  • October 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Margaret Barbieri Conservatory's Fall Concert Dress Rehearsal

A dress rehearsal was held for Margaret Barbieri Conservatory's Fall Concert Monday, Oct. 28, at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan
  • October 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Safe Sex Bash

PHOTO GALLERY: Safe Sex Bash

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  • By Popcorn Bob
  • October 28, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

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Christian DeBlasis, Lauren Prechitti, Zara Barrie, Eduardo Anaya and Skye Stern at the Safe Sex Halloween Bash. Photo by Heather Merriman.
    By
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  • October 28, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Untie the weekend with Black Tie Untied!

  • Arts + Culture
Kate Honea rehearses Emily Dixon and Edward Gonzalez in her piece "Gitana Galop," which premiered this past weekend at "Theatre of Dreams."
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • October 28, 2013
DANCE REVIEW: 'Theatre of Dreams'

Opening up the 23rd season of the Sarasota Ballet with a program featuring the works of its own dancers in 'Theatre of Dreams' was a great way to kick-off what's expected to be a knock-out year for the ballet company.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tree Umph! Zombie Zip

PHOTO GALLERY: Tree Umph! Zombie Zip

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  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Gator Club Halloween block party

PHOTO GALLERY: Gator Club Halloween block party

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  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bill's Beer Run 25th Anniversary

PHOTO GALLERY: Bill's Beer Run 25th Anniversary

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  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Florida Blue Blues and Music Festival

PHOTO GALLERY: Florida Blue Blues and Music Festival

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