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Ashley Light from YPG wraps a gift
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Girls Inc. Santa's Helpers

Girls Inc. and Sarasota's Young Professional Group volunteers were Santa's Helpers, Sunday Nov. 17. The volunteers spent the morning wrapping gifts for Girls Inc. families.

  • Sarasota
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Sand sculpture by Bred Stocker and Fred Mallet
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Crystal Classic

This weekend, the Crystal Classic returns to Siesta Beach. Visitors from around the world come to witness the local and international sculptors at work. The three-day event takes place until Monday.

  • Siesta Key
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Will Zin works on Norman Rockwell’s Freedom of Worship
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Chalk Festival

The annual Sarasota Chalk Festival took over Burns Court, Sunday Nov. 17. The outdoor festival invited visitors to admire the work of international and local chalk artists. This year's festival celebrated the theme 'Legacy of Valor' and featured 500 artists.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 17, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Show Boat'

Read Marty Fugate's theater review of Asolo Repertory Theatre's 'Show Boat.'

  • Arts + Culture
“Oracle” by artist Hans Van de Bovenkamp
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Season of Sculpture

A celebration and launch of Season VII of Sarasota Season of Sculpture took place Nov. 16 at the bayfront.

  • Arts + Culture
Sue and Rick Berkun
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 17, 2013
Illumination Gala 'Moonlight and Martinis'

Illumination Gala 'Moonlight and Martinis'

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Peggy Albano, Heather McKay and Larry Winegar
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 16, 2013
2013 Miracle Ball

2013 Miracle Ball

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Steve and Kamila Brannan
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 16, 2013
Teen Court of Sarasota Silver Anniversary Celebration

Teen Court of Sarasota Silver Anniversary Celebration

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Charlie and Theresa Bartlett, Charles and Susan Hines and Mike Doyle
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 16, 2013
Dream Maker's Ball 'Celebrating the Roaring Twenties'

Dream Maker's Ball 'Celebrating the Roaring Twenties'

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Suzanne and John Anderson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 16, 2013
'Havana Nights and White Lights'

'Havana Nights and White Lights'

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Denise Adam, Toni Adkinson and Christine Boone
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 16, 2013
The Artful Lobster

The Artful Lobster

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    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 16, 2013
MUSIC REVIEW: 'Show Boat'

Read June LeBell's musical review of 'Show Boat,' at Asolo Repertory Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
The festivities aren't just for the humans.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Family Fun Day

Hunsader's Rockin' Ranch, Bradenton, lived up to its name Nov. 16 with live musical entertainment, pony rides, games and other family activities at Family Fun Day.

  • East County
  • News
The Cuevas family — Elliott, 7, Caleb, 5, Edward and Nitza — show their Italian pride.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Festa Italiana

Mario-inspired mustaches and the smell of pizza filled the air Nov. 16 at Festa Italiana at Central Park, Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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The Cuevas family — Elliott, 7, Caleb, 5, Edward and Nitza show their Italian pride.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Festa Italiana

Maio-inspired moustaches and the smell of pizza filled the air Nov. 16 at Festa Italiana in Central Park, Lakewood Ranch.

  • Sarasota
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