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Rabbi Brenner Glickman. Courtesy photo.
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • January 25, 2012
Scene & Heard

Rabbi takes comedy shtick to Burns Court; Restaurant adds magic to its melting pot; Writer publishes addicting novel; It takes a village to raise a Jewish library

  • Arts + Culture
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  • June LeBell
  • January 25, 2012
Music Review: The Royal Philharmonic and Pinchas Zukerman

The Sarasota Concert Association recently presented the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Van Wezel in a program of favorites by Beethoven and Sir Edward Elgar conducted and played by Pinchas Zukerman.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 25, 2012
Film Review: 'Shame'

If they had an Oscar for most courageous performance by an actor, Michael Fassbender would have two in his possession.

  • Arts + Culture
Johan Kobborg
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • January 25, 2012
HIGHLIGHTS: Royal Ballet star brings his fancy footwork to Sarasota

In his native Europe, Johan Kobborg is a ballet superstar.

  • Arts + Culture
Jim Weaver directed last season's musical play about the life of Cab Calloway at the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. The production was a new work written by local playwright Larry Parr.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • January 25, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: The right direction

Jim Weaver isn't afraid to relinquish control. The director of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 'A Raisin in the Sun' explains why he loves calling the shots and eventually letting go.

  • Arts + Culture
Four of Nancy's 28 employees: Nate Seel, Brittany Henson, Chelsea Meredith and Chris Pratt
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • January 25, 2012
EDIBLES: Nancy's Bar-B-Q: worth the wait

Can a Jewish girl from Cleveland find true happiness making North Carolina-style barbecue in Florida? For Nancy Krohngold, the answer is a resounding "yes," and her peculiar confluence of circumstances is making a lot of other people happy as well.

  • Arts + Culture
Neoregelias are great for landscaping and are treasured for their colorful foliage.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 25, 2012
Home & Garden: Blossoming interest

When it came to creating the ultimate garden and landscape around his house, Dennis Rees started out as just an observer. Aside from hiring R. Anderson Co. and Grant's Gardens to transform his backyard - then in horrible condition with several barren spaces - into a lush and green paradise, he hadn't much interest in the process.

  • Arts + Culture
Engaged couple, Kathryn Naomi Baga and Eric Jordan Fried.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 25, 2012
Occasions

Read this week's featured engagements and weddings.

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Caragh Bella Cogan
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter
  • January 25, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Belle of the ball; Long time coming; Big names and big words ...; Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
  • By John Ewing
  • January 24, 2012
Last Weekend In Sarasota: The Bridge, Monsters and Beertopia

Last Weekend In Sarasota: The Bridge, Monsters and Beertopia

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  • Things To Do
  • By Jessi Smith
  • January 24, 2012
First Student-Only Show at Ringling's madeby gallery a Success

First Student-Only Show at Ringling's madeby gallery a Success

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kaye Warr
  • January 24, 2012
Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Fredrika Brillembourg

Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Fredrika Brillembourg

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch midfielder Aubrey Riggins scored with 23 minutes  left in the second half to help send the game into overtime.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 24, 2012
Lady Mustangs advance on PKs

Lakewood Ranch goalkeeper Alexandra Latham had three straight saves, helping lead the host Lady Mustangs to a 4-3 (3-0 PKs) victory over Barron Collier in a Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinal Jan. 24.

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Newt Gingrich speaks to the crowd of 4,700 people who came out to support his run for presidency.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 24, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Newt comes to town

Republican Presidential contender Newt Gingrich spoke to a crowd of 4,700 people, Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Dolphin Aviation.

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  • News
Frank Burberry really got into the Renaissance theme, Sunday, Jan. 22, at the Sarasota Polo Grounds.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Polo Club goes Renaissance

Hundreds of people came out to enjoy a day at the Sarasota Polo Grounds, Sunday, Jan. 22. The Wildcat Polo team played against M&I Wealth Management and won 11 - 8. The theme for the crowd was 'Renaissance' and some people had fun dressing up in costumes, drinking out of goblets and one group of tailgaters even made a castle.

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