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WET NOSES
Sure, you picked up souvenirs for the family, but what did you get for your pooch? At this cute pet shop you can keep it simple with an organic chew toy, or buy an entire bedroom ensemble for your furry best friend. (12/2009)
472 John Ringling Blvd, St Armands Circle
941-388-3647
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PICKLES AND PONYTAILS
Moms who are into matching mother-daughter ensembles and pregnant women who need a tailored look will love this Southside Village shop. It stocks adorable fashions from lines like Baby LuLu and Peppertoes. (12/2009)
1821 Hillview St, Sarasota
941-953-2024
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ATOMIC HOLIDAY BAZAAR
This isn't your grandmothers' craft show: In place of fusty afghans, it features handcrafted gifts for a modern crowd, like wearable punk art and candle holders made out of Dia de Los Muertos-style skulls. Live rockabilly and fashion shows round out the event. Dec. 12-13. (12/2009)
801 N Tamiami Tr
941-954-4165
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SARASOTA SEASON OF SCULPTURE
This annual festival (which runs through May) brings large-scale public sculpture to the scenic Sarasota bayfront. This year's exhibit features works from Peter Voulkos, Magdelena Abakanowicz, Robert Ressler and David E. Davis. (12/2009)
240 S Pineapple Ave
941-366-7767
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LUCKY STAR
This Chinese restaurant offers classic dishes and a delightful dim sum brunch. Try the salt and pepper calamari. $ (12/2009)
4462 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton
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CHUTNEY'S
It's difficult to pigeonhole Chutney's cuisine, since the menu is stocked with dishes from all over the Mediterranean, India and the Caribbean. Let your waiter guide you, or just order the blazing vindaloo curry. $$ (12/2009)
1944 Hillview St
941-954-4444
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CABANA INN
This humble spot attached to an old motel attracts an amazing crowd for its live music and karaoke. Visiting celebrities have been known to belt out a tune or two. (12/2009)
2525 S Tamiami Trail
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ROSA FIORELLI WINERY
Owners Rosa and Antonio Fiorelli brought their Sicilian winemaking tradition with them to Manatee County, where they produce an award-winning muscadine dessert wine from just 10 acres of grapes. (12/2009)
4250 County Road 675, Bradenton
941-322-0976
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CHOCOLATE, NUTS AND MORE
Celebrating a decade in Sarasota, this sweetspalace has gorgeous truffles in more thana dozen varieties, but the real draw is itschocolate "bark" in flavors ranging from thetame almond to the lively "Little Fire." (03/2009)
2114 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota
941-925-1111
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TOY LAB
Your kids will love this tightly packed maze of easy-to-use and classic hands-on toys. From bins of plastic bugs to jars of handcrafted marbles, it's the simple things that make Toy Lab fun for all. (03/2009)
1529 Main St, Sarasota
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SARASOTA BAY EXPLORERS
Located next to Mote Marine Laboratory,Explorers runs eco-tours through Sarasota'sgorgeous natural waterways by kayak andboat. Adventurous souls can also get their feetwet on safari trips. (03/2009)
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota
941-388-4200
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SARASOTA OPERA HOUSE
Fresh from a multimillion-dollar restorationand listed on the National Register of HistoricPlaces, this 1920s Art Deco theater is worth avisit for the architecture alone. And, of course,the internationally recognized performances ithosts-including Tosca, Don Carlos, The Elixirof Love and L'Amico Fritz this month-aren'ttoo shabby, either. (03/2009)
61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota
941-366-8450
www.sarasotaopera.org