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White Buffalo Saloon owner Mike Evanoff bought a 1.7 acre parcel on McIntosh Road, which could be the future home of a gun range, for $166,000 in November.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 18, 2015
White Buffalo owner mulls plans for nearby property

An upscale gun range or indoor surf park could have a future near the intersection of McIntosh Road and Ashton Road, according to owner Mike Evanoff, who is also expanding options downtown.

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Taylor and Erica Aultman with Teri Hansen and Steve Wilberding
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 18, 2015
The Bash!

The Bash!

  • Black Tie
George Allison, Shirley Seidman, Jan Bullard and Alan Watkins
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 18, 2015
20th Anniversary Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse Preview Party

20th Anniversary Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse Preview Party

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Co-Chair Kristy Cail, Rachel Bennett, Co-Chair Sarah Massey, Co-Chair Jonna Keller, Hannah Ford and Bill Sadlo
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 18, 2015
Lilly High Tea and Champagne Fashion Show + 20th anniversary Jewels on the Bay Showhouse

Lilly High Tea and Champagne Fashion Show + 20th anniversary Jewels on the Bay Showhouse

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inherent
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 18, 2015
Movie Review: Inherent Vice

Movie Review: Inherent Vice

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Members of the Westcoast Black Theatre Group perform during the tribute to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 17, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El MLK Tribute

Temple Emanu-El invited members of the congregation and community for a Tribute to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. featuring the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe on Jan. 18.

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  • Neighbors
Dena Baker watches Andy Taylor create a new piece to display for the Sarasota Fine Art Festival.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 17, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Fine Art Festival

Vendors and artists lined the edges of Gulfstream Avenue and Main Street downtown for the Sarasota Fine Art Festival Jan. 17 and Jan. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jay Stabile, Alan Quimby and Melissa Quimby
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 17, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Madeby Gallery Art Walk

The Madeby Gallery hosted its monthly art walk with the other art galleries and exhibits on the campus of the Ringling College of Art and Design

  • Arts + Culture
More than 2,600 participants start the race at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 16, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: 12th annual Ringling Bridge Run

A record-breaking number of runners took part in the 12th annual Ringling Bridge Run Saturday, Jan. 17.

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  • News
Five-year-old Luke Bianchi makes new friends.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 16, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Fair

Steer sales, fried food, live entertainment and games entertained attendees of the 99th annual Manatee County Fair, Jan. 17, at the county's fairgrounds in Palmetto.

  • East County
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Caleb Batson, Lydia and Molly Warrington, and Christina Batson make their red carpet debut.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 16, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Inspiration Film Fest

Private Christian school Inspiration Academy hosted its first international film festival, Inspiration Film Fest, Jan. 17, at Lakewood Ranch Cinemas. The event featured 35 films throughout the day and ended with a cocktail hour, awards ceremony and question-and-answer session with "The Walking Dead" star Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

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'American Sniper'
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 16, 2015
FILM REVIEW: 'American Sniper'

'American Sniper' is the true story of U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, the deadliest sniper in American history.

  • Arts + Culture
Jory Murphy, Denise Cormier, Anne-Marie Cusson and Peggy Roeder in Asolo Rep's production of "Good People." Photo by Frank Atura.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 16, 2015
THEATER REVIEW: 'Good People'

For some folks, losing a job is the end of the world. Case in point: Margie Walsh (Denise Cormier), the protagonist of David Lindsay-Abaire's 'Good People,' the latest offering at the Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Culture
Susan Egan, center, shared valuable stories and tips to the young actors and theater artists at Sarasota High School
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 16, 2015
Musical Mentorship

Broadway star and veteran Susan Egan stopped by Sarasota High School to share stories and give advice to students in the theater program's production of "Beauty and the Beast."

  • Arts + Culture
Artist Michael Behrens with his “Seaforms 2011-18”
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 16, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Reflections from the Fire at Longboat Key Center for the Arts

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts in collaboration with Habatat Galleries held its opening for Reflections from the Fire on Jan. 16. The exhibition will be on display until Feb. 26 and displays glasswork by artists representing 13 countries from around the world.

  • Arts + Culture
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