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April 16th, 2012

50th Anniversary of the Delray Affair, Delray Beach

by Susan Friedman

Artist Lorraine Vogel of Wired Orchid
Photo by Steve Vogel

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This weekend marked the 50th year of the Delray Affair. The streets were blocked for ten city blocks — perfect for a bustling pedestrian-only festival with great finds — including artisan crafted jewelry and icy snow cones.

February 25th, 2012

South Beach Wine & Food Festival Kicks Off

by Patricia Letakis

South Beach Wine & Food Festival, Best of the Best Kicks Off

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Last night the South Beach Wine & Food Festival shifted into full speed with the Best of the Best event at the Fontainebleau resort. You’ll never guess which Hollywood star was causing a stir in the ballroom, where chefs and vintners served bites and pours of their best.

March 9th, 2011

Last Chance for Fresh Florida Citrus

by Patricia Letakis

D & L Grove Stand

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I did a taste test of the varieties of Florida-grown citrus a few years ago and discovered that for juice the Valencia is king. There’s nothing sweeter and more refreshing than a glass of chilled orange juice squeezed from the Valencia orange—and March is when the harvest begins. So this weekend I plan to buy a bushel at the D&L Groves fruit stand off Interstate 95 at exit 298 St. Augustine (turn east and the stand’s on the north side of the highway).

November 23rd, 2010

Herrmann's Royal Lipizzans Leap in Myakka City

by Susan Friedman

Herrmann's Royal Lipizans Leap in Myakka City

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On a recent visit to the Bradenton area, I was thrilled to meet Gabby Herrmann, an amazing equestrian and owner of Herrmann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions at her ranch in Myakka City...

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October 26th, 2010

Must See Exhibitions at the Boca Raton Museum of Art

by Susan Friedman

Valero Adami

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I stood in a space filled with art from the masters. Diversified, eclectic and thrilling to the eye—there was a wall of provocative Picasso prints.

October 25th, 2010

Readers join FT+L's Weekend of Discovery

by Patricia Letakis

Weekend of Discovery

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This past weekend the staff of Florida Travel + Life hosted the magazine’s second Weekend of Discovery, an opportunity for our readers to join us on a quintessential Florida experience.

October 21st, 2010

At Sarasota's Ringling International Arts Festival

by Susan Friedman

Ringling International Arts Festival

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I swooned when Mikhail Baryshnikov blew me a kiss. It happened following his recent remarkable dance performance—Solos with Mikhail Baryshnikov & David Neumann—at the Ringling International Arts Festival (RIAF). The Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC) partnered with the Ringling for the second year in a row to bring the festival to life. We’re so fortunate that this iconic artiste has a soft spot for Sarasota! After attending the stellar inaugural festival last year, I just knew I had to return. No ifs, ands or buts. The five-day program, which is a mix of contemporary music, dance and theater, is unlike anything I’ve seen before.

October 20th, 2010

Giselle promises to be breathtaking

by Vicky Hodges

Giselle

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Photo by: Michael Cairns

The Orlando Ballet will be leaping into its 2010-2011 season with the classically romantic performance of Giselle. And with the world-renowned American Ballet Theatre’s Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie as a guest coach, this performance is anticipated to bring the highest level of dance to Central Florida.

July 13th, 2010

Chihuly Art Unveiled in St. Pete

by Patricia Letakis

Chihuly Collection

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Well on its way to being Florida’s next artsy town, St. Petersburg debuted the exquisite Chihuly Collection (chihulycollectionstpete.com) last weekend, welcoming the works of Seattle artist Dale Chihuly, a pioneer of the studio glass movement, to a sleek venue on Beach Drive, just steps from the downtown waterfront.