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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 28, 2019
We Care Manatee hosts feathery evening

Black Tie Bash is back, Embracing Our Differences honors late co-founder, Forks & Corks has been rescheduled and more news on the scene this week.

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Cellist David Finckel and his wife, pianist Wu Han, performed Jan. 24 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • January 28, 2019
Impressive weekend of orchestral concerts show need for new music hall

Sarasota Orchestra and The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center concerts shine.

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Mya Widmyer, Nathalie Michalowski, Melissa Morsli, Dawnyelle Singleton, Shana Zamikoff
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • January 28, 2019
Honorable community educators awarded by Visible Men Academy

The Impact Awards were held Jan. 26 at the Art Ovation Hotel.

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Athletes make their way off the Ringling Bridge nearly an hour into the 2018 running of the Sarasota Music Half-Marathon and Rockin' 10K.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2019
Half-marathon course prompts road-closure plans on Sunday

Ringling Bridge, St. Armands Circle, bayfront area among those affected.

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Victoria Hulland, Marcelo Gomes and The Sarasota Ballet dance Sir Frederick Ashton's "Varii Capricci." Photo by Frank Atura
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  • Anna Dearing
  • January 28, 2019
The Sarasota Ballet adds stirring pieces to its repetoire in 'Transcending Movement'

The company's latest program featured impressive ballets by Sir Frederick Ashton, David Bintley and Resident Choreographer Ricardo Graziano.

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All the baked goods were homemade at the festival.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 27, 2019
Jewish Food Festival brings cultural foods to Sarasota

The festival, hosted by Temple Sinai, celebrates jewish foods.

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Anthony Limoncelli is a featured soloist during the Key Chorale's performance.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 27, 2019
Key Chorale's festival honors heroes

The Sarasota Chorale Festival focused on local first responders.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 27, 2019
Catholic Charities Ball celebrates 30 years

The 30th annual event was held Jan. 26. at The Westin Sarasota.

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Lakewood Ranch's Carol Ohlendorf and Stoneybrook's Sue Morrison supported Corks for Canines and Cats along with Kenzie, Morrison's Yorkie.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 26, 2019
Wine to the rescue at Fiorelli Winery in Bradenton

Fundraiser at Fiorelli Winery benefits Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2019
Opera in Sarasota is a pet project

OASIS hosts annual fundraiser at Palm Aire Country Club.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 26, 2019
Forks & Corks rescheduled due to weather

The annual outdoor wine festival will be held May 5.

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April Davis and Luisa Velasquez
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 26, 2019
St. Armands Circle gets artsy

Artists from around the country displayed their work on St. Armands Circle Jan. 26 for the first day of the Winter Art Festival.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2019
School imagines wintery wonderland

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch welcomes families for night of fun.

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Main Plaza co-owner Jesse Biter said negotiations are ongoing with other potential tenants, but no announcements of additional occupants are currently planned.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 25, 2019
Main Plaza lands office tenant

PropLogix, a real estate company helmed by Main Plaza co-owner Jesse Biter, will move more than 110 employees into the Main Street property.

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Elizabeth Kalben and Jane Shea
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 25, 2019
Sarasota Garden Club gambles down the runway

The annual fashion show had a Monte Carlo theme.

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