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John Andruzzi, Alana Opie, Joseph Strickland and Tahlia Joanna star in "White Christmas."
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Christmas comes early at the Players with 'White Christmas,' which runs through Dec. 22.

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Black Tie Assistant Editor Heather Merriman stopped by the exclusive, first-look Manolo Blahnik party Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota.

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"New Pass Fisherman" by William Hartman depicts Byrd's bait shop, a great spot to grab a burger in the 1950s and the New Pass Grill's predecessor.
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Florida life impacted the work of Sarasota painters William Hartman, Larry Stults and Wilfrid Berg. The influence lives on in their descendants, who decided to feature their elders' work in an exhibit.

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"I love theater, No. 1," Tim Minar says. "And by and large, I love the people who are involved in theater — it's a community."
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Backstage Pass: Tim Minar

Tim Minar does what The Players need.

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"It's the only thing I've ever known how to do (for a living)," says Bill Schustick. "I'm not a musician, I'm a troubadour."
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  • December 4, 2013
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Bill Schustik will perform a free Christmas-themed concert Dec. 11 as part of the Sarasota Concert Association's Munchtime Musicales series.

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'John Ringling’s Circus Nutcracker' takes place Dec. 20 and Dec. 21.
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  • December 4, 2013
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Whether you've been naughty or nice, here's a list of holiday-themed arts events that will help you count down the days until Christmas.

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Hidden tropical paradise features artistic touches. Photos by Heather Merriman.
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  • December 4, 2013
Home and Garden: Lively Landscape

On the corner of Cherry Lane and Ohio Place lies a gem of a garden, nuzzled in the middle of downtown Sarasota.

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  • December 4, 2013
Just Married: Matthew Buchanan and Diana Kelly

The wedding of Matt Buchanan and Diana Kelly was full of love, faith, family and many surprises.

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  • December 3, 2013
On the rise: Good Graeff talks touring, management and new EP

On the rise: Good Graeff talks touring, management and new EP

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Andrea McArdle stars in Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota's "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year."
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Read June LeBell's picks for holiday music events.

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