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ABOUT THE COVER Photo by Mary McCulley. BCBG silk and silk chiffon halter  dress, $314,  velvet jacket with faux fur trim, $506, and triple strand necklace with crystals and rhinestones, $488,  Foxy Lady.  Sterling and pearl long necklace, $120, June Simmons. Python rhinestone slides, $168, “L” Boutique.

Feature Stories 20 Winning Tickets  Planning your cultural calendar just got easier. Presenting arts critic Kay Kipling's guide to the standout shows of the season. My Life in the Theater  Hannah Wallace on growing up with two Sarasota legends—the Asolo's Marian and Brad Wallace. Saks & Sally  The John Jakes Chronicles  As with many of his heroes, writer John Jakes' life is a triumph of determination. Web Exclusive Ask Kristine  Food Editor Kristine Nickel answers your questions Backstage Stories  Brad and Marian Wallace share their favorite tales from Asolo lore. An online supplement to the November issue's My Life in the Theater. Jakes' Jump  John Jakes’s books have successfully translated from the page to the screen. An online supplement to the November issue's The John Jakes Chronicles. Nicole Miller  A fashion icon comes to Siesta Key Departments Artful Dining  Masterworks at Treviso, pursuing The Grape, what's new at Cru and much more. At Last  Newtown finally gets its own library, and it's a beauty. Before & After  Designing Mind  This month: Sarasota design maven Anne Folsom Smith. Exploring Main Street at Lakewood Ranch  Welcome back, Mom and Pop. From the Editor  Vows of silence, cheap movies and other ways to combat creative burnout. Homefront  Tips, trends and happenings from our advertisers. In the Swing  Tips and tidbits for Sarasota golfers. Limelight  The definitive guide to the Sarasota social scene. Made in Sarasota  Industrial designer Alain Huin brings a modern sensibility to furniture. Mr. Chatterbox  THIS MONTH: What's up with these Sarasota elections? Natural Selection  November Events  Kay Kipling's guide to cultural and special events. Now Hear This!  One Great Room  A descendant of Alexander Hamilton lives with history. Real Estate Gossip  Everything you want to know about Sarasota luxury property sales. Sarasota's 10 Best Sensational Side Dishes  The most sensational side dishes in town. Sarasota's Design Trends  Burnt orange—the hip new hue for fall. Simple Seven  Follow these steps to create the ultimate organized garage. Street Talk  News, views and faces from the city beat.