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MARCH 2024
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Louise M. Bruderle
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Evelyn England
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focus on the arts -
The Ringling
Shinique Smith: Parade Features
Contemporary Sculpture in
Conversation with the
European Art Collection is the
first exhibition of Smith’s work at
The Ringling. Read more on
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happening
this month -
Choral Artists
They have the Florida premiere
of “Abraham Lincoln Walks at
Midnight” by Florence Price, a
moving depiction of the man
burdened by the tragedies of
the modern world, based on the
poem by Vachel Lindsay on March
10. Get the full story on
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west coast
WOMAN
Sarasota-Manatee
Originals “Set
The Bar” Cocktail
Competition
The event returns April 14
and tickets will sell out fast…
here’s a preview
p25
departments
4 editor’s letter
7 Out & About: listings for things to do
11 your money: Access Advisors
12 happening this month:
Embracing our Differences
16 west coast woman:
Dr. Fiona Crawford,
The Roskamp Institute
18 focus on the arts: The Ringling
19 feature: Miracle Swimming
20 healthier you: craniosacral therapy
23 focus on the arts:
Dorothea Lange exhibit
22 dining out: Sarasota-Manatee
Originals “Set The Bar”
Cocktail Competition
28 you’re news
30 dining in:
what’s your quinoa quotient?
■ on the cover: Dr. Fiona Crawford, The Roskamp Institute.
■ Image: Evelyn England
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