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Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • January 30, 2013
Social Studies: Pauline Joerger

Although she's originally from Germany, Pauline Joerger's Sarasota roots date back more than 100 years, and she's continuing to plant new ones with her two daughters.

  • Arts + Culture
Jose Carreno, auditions, Carreno Dance Festival, Carreño Master Class Series, Sarasota
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 30, 2013
Carreño Dance Festival changes name and announces auditions

Sarasota auditions will be held Feb. 17 for newly named "Carreno Summer Master Class Series."

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Chairwomen Julie Delaney, B.J. Creighton and Margarete Van Antwerpen
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 29, 2013
Historic Spanish Point Annual Luncheon 'A Decade of Inspiring Cuisine'

Historic Spanish Point Annual Luncheon 'A Decade of Inspiring Cuisine'

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  • By Skylar Ead
  • January 29, 2013
How to FroYo in Sarasota

How to FroYo in Sarasota

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  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Punsalan
  • January 29, 2013
Surviving "The Impossible"

Surviving "The Impossible"

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kathryn Parks
  • January 29, 2013
Home Resource: Sarasota’s own fringe theatre

Home Resource: Sarasota’s own fringe theatre

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  • By Chef Judi Gallagher
  • January 29, 2013
TWISS = This Week Is Soooo Sweet!

TWISS = This Week Is Soooo Sweet!

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  • January 29, 2013
Obituary: Nancy Roseanne DeRobertis Harris

Nancy Roseanne DeRobertis Harris, 83, of Longboat Key, died Dec. 11.

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    By
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  • January 29, 2013
Obituary: Jimmie Hess

Jimmie Hess, 91, of Birmingham, Ala., and Longboat Key, died Jan. 21.

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Asolo Repertory Theatre board member Howard Phillips
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 29, 2013
Asolo Repertory Theatre board member Howard Phillips dies

Howard Phillips died in his sleep at the hospital Friday, Jan. 25.

  • Arts + Culture
Nik Wallenda crosses U.S. 41 on the highwire
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 29, 2013
Jan. 29: Daily Headlines Video

Another Waterlefe home robbed; Nik Wallenda crosses U.S. 41 on the highwire; Venice Theatre announces productions in 64th season

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    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 29, 2013
Longboat Island Chapel hosts aging seminars

First topic deals with geriatric case managers

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Wallenda makes his way across the high wire.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Nik Wallenda Walks Across U.S. 41

Nik Wallenda successfully completed his high-wire walk across U.S. 41 Tuesday, Jan. 29. Hundreds of spectators gathered approximately 180 feet below to watch the walk, which took about 11 minutes to complete.

  • Arts + Culture
Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at the Town Clerk’s Office at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 29, 2013
Town seeks applications for police pension board

Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 to the Town Clerk's Office.

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Bobbi Eschenbach performs "Cabaret" to highlight Venice Theatre's Summer Cabaret Festival taking place July 19 through Aug. 25.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 29, 2013
Venice Theatre announces productions in 64th season

Venice Theatre opened the curtain on its 64th season the evening of Jan. 28 in the lobby. Each show was announced by Artistic/Executive Director Murray Chase followed by a performance by some of the theater's regular actors.

  • Arts + Culture
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