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Author Michelle Phillips. File photo.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 22, 2011
Scene & Heard

'Beauty Blueprint' soars on Amazon; FST prepares for a $5.6 million makeover; Finally, Sarasota Opera finds its 'Nemo'; Teen actress vies for spot on TV's 'Glee'

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Orchestra's recent Masterworks Concert featured cellist Julian Schwarz, 20-year-old son of conductor Gerard Schwarz. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 22, 2011
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: Masterworks Concert

There's a lot more to making music than perfection.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 22, 2011
Film Review: 'J. Edgar'

If there's only one reason to see Clint Eastwood's new film, 'J. Edgar,' it's to be totally blown away by Leonardo DiCaprio's performance in the title role.

  • Arts + Culture
"I would never want to see the theater renovated into something more modern," J. Paul Wargo says. "It would change the atmosphere of the place. You wouldn't get that quaint family feel."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 22, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: Golden Gatekeeper

Actor J. Paul Wargo never landed his dream sitcom job, but he did find plenty to laugh about in the box office at the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Paula Atwell
  • November 22, 2011
Theater Review: The Golden Apple: 'Cheerful Little Earful'

Opening night was a little lacking in octane and light on memorization for The Golden Apple's 'Cheerful Little Earful,' but, overall, the musical lived up to its 'cheerful' billing, and the audience got an earful of songs from Harry Warren's vast repertoire.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • November 22, 2011
Dance Review: 'Diamonds' and 'The Two Pigeons'

Surely the Sarasota and Clearwater audiences would agree that there could not have been a program so expertly combined with George Balanchine's neoclassical masterpiece, 'Diamonds,' and Sir Frederick Ashton's heartwarming story ballet, 'The Two Pigeons.'

  • Arts + Culture
Plants and flowers Calvin Boehme is working on are lined up in rows on the side of his vegetable garden.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 22, 2011
Home & Garden: Floral Notes

Calvin and Jane Boehme grew up only one greenhouse away from one another in New Jersey, and both are fourth-generation florists.

  • Arts + Culture
Guest Food Editor Scott George developed this recipe when trying to recreate a dish he had in Florence, Italy. Photos by Molly Schechter.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • November 22, 2011
EDIBLES: Pretty pasta fools foodies

The recipe that Scott George is sharing with Edibles is as colorful as his life - and the wild print trousers for which he is famous for wearing. It is his own creation, inspired by a dish he ate in 1991 in Italy

  • Arts + Culture
Felicity Liemont. Photo by Whittany Gibson.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • November 22, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

The divas take the stage at 'Burlesque'; Worth the trip; She doesn't look a day over ...; Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
Ray Alexander, owner of Engel & Völkers Anna Maria Island/Longboat Key said he has always been interested in the vacation market. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 22, 2011
FULL STORY Engel & Volkers launches new Longboat Key office, division

The new vacation division, E&V Vacations International, will be based out of the company's new office at Mediterranean Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Zoe Anderson, Terry Neuss, Virginia Tashian and Anne Roberts with Pat and Dick Anderson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 21, 2011
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet Showcase Luncheon

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet Showcase Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Commodore Bob Baime prepares to cut the ribbon
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Commodore's Ball and Opening

In three-and-a-half months, Bird Key Yacht Club has undergone renovations to its front entrance, parking lot, entry hall, lobby and has introduced a two-story foyer and port cochere. The project was completed according to budget and just in time for the Commodore's Ball on Saturday, Nov. 19. A ceremonial cannon was fired in conjunction with the doors flying open and the lights coming on. Club members were received by board members and the new and old Commodores. Welcome Home, Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mark Huber with Heather, Nichole and Miles Messenger and Connie Willis
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party Album 2

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key's Gourmet Lawn Party on Saturday, Nov. 19 benefitting St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital as well as local children had a huge turn-out, and provided an even better guest experience than last years. Last year, the event brought in 650 people and this year, there was a minimum of 1,005 attendees. The Kiwanis Club has never sold more than 350 tickets, but sold a record-breaking 400 this year. The event took place at Longboat Key Club island side.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joan Grenke
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key's Gourmet Lawn Party on Saturday, Nov. 19 benefitting St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital as well as local children had a huge turn-out, and provided an even better guest experience than last years. Last year, the event brought in 650 people and this year, there was a minimum of 1,005 attendees. The Kiwanis Club has never sold more than 350 tickets, but sold a record-breaking 400 this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Emily Dabio
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Angel Bazaar

Angels were everywhere at the first every Holiday Angel Bazaar at Longboat Island Chapel on Saturday, Nov. 19. From ornaments to angel-themed books to 'angels' serving breakfast and hand-made soup to hungry shoppers. This Christmas, lucky recipients of bazaar goods will receive hand-knit sweaters, handmade jewelry, baked goods, note cards, watercolor paintings, signed books, framed poetry and holiday decorations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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