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Peggy Roeder, Anne-Marie Cusson and Andrew Sellon in Asolo Rep's production of "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike." Photo by Frank Atura.
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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • January 24, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Asolo Rep's 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike'

Asolo Repertory Theatre's "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" is sure to entertain. The show runs through April 14.

  • Arts + Culture
Money raised at the show benefits the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 24, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Woodcarving Show and Sale

The show includes hundreds of hand carved wood on display and for sale. All woodcarvings are made by the Gulf Coast Carvers Guild.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 24, 2014
Hazardous waste disposal event scheduled for tomorrow

Residents of Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island can dispose of household hazardous and electronic wastes tomorrow at the Coquina Beach Gulfside parking lot.

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Cate Eschmann, 12, didn't mind getting wet in the dunk tank, at a previous McNeal Winter Carnival.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • January 24, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: McNeal Winter Carnival

Proceeds from Saturday's annual Winter Carnival at McNeal Elementary School will help teachers fund their classrooms.

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Jackie Savigne bought crystal earrings from Christine Goshorn at last year's St. Armands Winter Art Festival. (File photo)
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 24, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Armands Winter Art Festival

Support local and visiting artisans alike at the 12th Annual St. Armands Winter Art Festival on the Circle. This two-day event showcases work from more than 250 artists and craftsmen.

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Flori Roberts, Dr. Sidney Katz and Elaine Keating at SMOA's Inaugural Bash in January 2013.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 24, 2014
Elaine Keating pledges a million dollar match to SMOA

Philanthropist Elaine Keating just started the push toward the fundraising finish of the Sarasota Museum of Art campaign. Keating, a founding member of SMOA, pledged one million dollars to match any new contributions.

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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • January 23, 2014
Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine: The name says it all

Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine: The name says it all

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  • Eat + Drink
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 23, 2014
Artist spotlight: Lisa Hoke

Artist spotlight: Lisa Hoke

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Season of Sculpture Small Works opening

PHOTO GALLERY: Season of Sculpture Small Works opening

  • Arts + Culture
Stan and Mary Jane Antrim
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 23, 2014
Forks and Corks VIP Kickoff

Forks and Corks VIP Kickoff

  • Black Tie
“Italian Night” Cooks Don Prola, Lenny Distefano and Joe Zampino.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Men's Club Italian Night

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Men's Club gathered for authentic Italian cuisine and a variety of wine on Thursday, Jan. 23, at Father Edward Pick Parish Hall. This year marks the fourth 'Italian Night' for the group.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fourth-grader Lizett Hernandez read under the light.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Literacy Wonderland

Braden River Elementary School offered a warm reading place at its first Literacy Wonderland event, Jan. 23.

  • East County
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Jane Krombeen, Owner of Mission Avenue Studio Bernabe Somoza, Luisa Goldman, and Marilyn Buzzard.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SPARCC Donor and Volunteer Appreciation Event

Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) celebrated its donors and volunteers Thursday, Jan. 23. SPARCC supporters, volunteers and donors enjoyed hor d'oeuvres, cocktails and art in the unique setting of Mission Avenue Studio.

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Patricia Benak, Waterfront 7 Realty, Andrew Vac, REMAX Alliance Group, and Pamela Hagan, Waterfront 7 Realty
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Business After Hours

On Thursday, Jan. 23, the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted Business After Hours, a networking opportunity for local professionals, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Vietnamese mossy frog, a master of camouflage, will be among the first frogs ever to be on display at Mote. (Mote Marine Laboratory)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 23, 2014
Mote exhibit will highlight extremes of survival

"Survivors: Beautiful and Extreme Adaptations" will run from Feb. 1 through Sept. 14, at Mote.

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