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"No two pieces of art ever behave the same," says David Piurek, left, of the conservation process. "When paint is missing down to the gesso, we try to stitch it together and fill in all of the loss, but without covering up the original."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • September 22, 2010
The Conservationists

Michelle Scalera and David Piurek discuss the art of making old things look new (but not too new) again.

  • Arts + Culture
"Everyone has been so supportive of my vision," Virginia Hughes says. "I don't know how the older people are going to take it. Maybe they'll get nostalgic about it."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • September 22, 2010
Risqu&eacute business

The founder of Sarasota's first burlesque troupe flaunts her feminine wiles.

  • Arts + Culture
Ben Affleck stars in "The Town."
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • September 22, 2010
Film Review: 'The Town'

In "The Town," Affleck positions himself in front of as well as behind the camera and elevates himself to true auteur status.

  • Arts + Culture
Mark Ladwig, Desiree Glasgow, Maria Monroy, Kayla McCarcy, Alexandra Perez and Amanda Evora
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 21, 2010
Children's Express hits the brakes in Sarasota (WITH VIDEO)

The Children's Express is rolling through Florida, stopping in 15 cities for "Milk party" rallies and sharing the message that children must become the state's highest priority, and educating political, business and civic leaders, and parents, about the urgent need to improve the well-being and education of Florida's youngest citizens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jack Peffley, owner of Taffy's Menswear, and Diana Corrigan, Executive Director of St. Armands Circle Association
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • September 21, 2010
Circle Association heads downtown

The St. Armands Circle Association met for their September General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, September 21, at the Hotel Indigo. Approximately 30 members of the association turned out to discuss new business and upcoming events in the circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 21, 2010
OBITUARY: Lawrence Harold Weiss

Lawrence Harold Weiss, 84, was a Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Danny Williams is a graduate of the University of Central Florida.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 21, 2010
Saunders names manager for St. Armands offices

Danny Williams is the new managing broker of the company's two offices on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Interim Fire Chief Paul Dezzi was promoted to fire chief Monday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 21, 2010
Town promotes Dezzi to fire chief

The town manager selected the current interim Longboat Key Fire Rescue chief as the town's top fire official Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dorothy Krasner is greeted by Lorrie Britton.
  • By Tammy Trent
  • September 21, 2010
Windsors celebrates fifth anniversary

The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch hosted several events to celebrate its fifth anniversary and National Assisted Living Week Sept. 12-16. An anniversary party Sept. 14 included a plethora of refreshments as well as live music by guitarist Alex Pearson.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Carriage House Tea Room carries 45 types of loose-leaf teas.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 20, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Carriage House Tea Room

The Carriage House Tea Room offers tea sampling, appreciation parties and even a tea blog.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sanborn Studios will begin shooting its first production, "Miami 24/7," in Lakewood Ranch this November.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 20, 2010
Sanborn premieres Lakewood studios

Local filmmaker Ken Sanborn hopes to add a little Hollywood magic to the East County community.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 20, 2010
Lady Mustangs place second at Mountain Dew Invitational

Out of 276 varsity girls runners, the Lady Mustangs had four top-20 finishes.

  • East County
  • Sports
Danny Walker
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 20, 2010
Lakewood golf team wins Bulldog Invitational

Freshman Danny Walker shot 2-under-par-70.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ongoing traffic issues at St. Armands Circle will be discussed with Florida Department of Transportation officials next month.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 20, 2010
MPO schedules St. Armands traffic meeting

The Sarasota Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization will hold a St. Armands Circle traffic workshop in October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Pirates played a tough contest in their home-opener.
  • By Lainee Jennings
  • September 18, 2010
Sarasota sails past Pirates

Braden River falls to 0-3 on the season against the Sarasota Sailors and former coach Ed Volz.

  • East County
  • Sports
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