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"The Monuments Men"
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  • Pam Nadon
  • February 9, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'The Monuments Men'

In George Clooney's latest film, 'The Monuments Men,' he directs, co-scripts and stars in what should have been an intriguing true story about saving art the Nazis stole during World War II.

  • Arts + Culture
Soprano Reyna Carguill as Leonora, tenor Kirk Dougherty as Manrico, and baritone David Pershall as Count De Luna II. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • February 9, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Opera Opening Night 'Il Trovatore'

Sarasota Opera is one of the few important companies in the country that delivers opera the way the composer envisioned it when it was first written.

  • Arts + Culture
Ron and Joan Lang with John and Sheran Dahl
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale Military Ball

Residents of the Rosedale community celebrated the service of military veterans Feb. 8 during the sixth annual Military Ball Dinner Dance.

  • East County
  • News
Breana Nasser and Ramzi Choeiry performed Hellenic dance.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Greek Glendi

The St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church held its 30th annual Greek Glendi Feb. 6 though Feb. 9. This year's edition featured Greek folk dancing, live music by ELLADA, a marketplace with jewelry and crafts, church tours and, of course, homemade Greek food.

  • East County
  • News
Amir Arbisser, Lisa Arbisser, Norma Arbisser and Aton Arbisser
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 8, 2014
The Palm Ball at Bay Preserve 'This Land is Your Land'

The Palm Ball at Bay Preserve 'This Land is Your Land'

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Van Wezel Gala after-party

PHOTO GALLERY: Van Wezel Gala after-party

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Anna Grinchuk, Yuliya Svidunovich and Olessia Rabin
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Van Wezel Gala after-party

PHOTO GALLERY: Van Wezel Gala after-party

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: IceHouse: Reimagining Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz

PHOTO GALLERY: IceHouse: Reimagining Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz

  • Arts + Culture
Juli and Paul Kampe with Linda and Mounif Seamaan
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Moonlight & Roses Celebration

Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated Valentine's a few days early with its 'Moonlight & Roses' party on Saturday, Feb. 8. Members enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres before participating in a recommitment ceremony led by Judge Nancy Donnellan.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Posters of films favorites like “The Godfather” and “Easy Rider” adorn the walls.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Oscars Party

On Saturday, Feb. 8, the Oscars took over Bird Key Yacht Club as members dressed up as their favorite actors and actresses for a night on the red carpet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alison and Maurene Cozzi spend the day together.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Crafts Festival

The 20th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival took over Siesta Key Village Saturday, Feb. 8, and Sunday, Feb. 9. Ocean Boulevard was the home of creative vendors from across the country for the weekend. The festival includes homemade jewelry, fresh food and unique artwork.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jenna Belch with Tara
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Cause for Paws

Families spent the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 8 supporting the Humane Society of Sarasota County at Cause for Paws. The puppy-themed party was held at the Sarasota Children's Garden and invited families to take part in arts and crafts, games and a scavenger hunt. Children read stories and received wet kisses from the Reading Fur Fun Dogs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sandy Russell with her 2-year-old son, Everett
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Gene Witt Elementary Winter Carnival

Gene Witt Elementary School students experienced a day of fun and games at the school's annual Winter Carnival Feb. 8.

  • East County
  • Schools
Nita Sebens and Pat Dennis, the High Priestess of the Ladies of the Oriental Shrine
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ladies Oriental Shrine 100th Anniversary Fashion Show

The Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America held its 100th Anniversary Fashion Show at Tara Golf and Country Club Feb. 8. Almost 100 guests came to support eight models who participated in the show.

  • East County
  • News
Brooke Price, Aly Wilson and Samantha Dautorio
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Father/Daughter Dance

Fathers and daughters enjoyed a dance Feb. 7 at Bashaw Elementary School.

  • East County
  • Schools
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