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Arts + Culture

    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 10, 2014
'Paradise, Fl' has local filmmaking industry in focus

'Paradise, Fl' has local filmmaking industry in focus

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 9, 2014
Show Tunes: The curious case of The Blue Eyed Bettys

Show Tunes: The curious case of The Blue Eyed Bettys

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 9, 2014
Homage to the Polaroid

Two young artists collaborate on a 8-foot-by-8-foot installation at Art Center Sarasota. Their intent? To wow you.

  • Arts + Culture
Nine of the nearly 20 cast members of ABBA perform its big hit, "Dancing Queen."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 9, 2014
Spotlight: The Players celebrate ABBA

"Knowing Me, Knowing You: the Hits of ABBA," which runs July 10 through July 20, at The Players, is a traditional revue of ABBA songs.

  • Arts + Culture
Recipe for Success: Lyndsy McDonald
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 9, 2014
Recipe for Success: Lyndsy McDonald

Do you frequent the same local eateries and see the same faces each time you go? This feature helps you get to know these faces a little better. This week, get to know the face behind the desserts at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Three Things: A Happy Median
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • July 9, 2014
Three Things: A Happy Median

The median price of a home in Sarasota these days is $215,000, meaning half the houses cost more and half cost less. But what will this tidy sum buy you?

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  • Real Estate
Photo by Sage Art Photo and Video
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 9, 2014
Just Married: John Simon and Mary Anne Servian

Mary Anne Servian and John Simon were married May 10, at Church of the Redeemer.

  • Arts + Culture
This week's 'In the Know' features great places to get some great deals in town.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 9, 2014
In the Know: Bang for your buck

Here's our weekly list of things you should know, but might not. This week's 'In the Know' features great places to get great deals in town.

  • Arts + Culture
Products We Love - Summer Edition
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 9, 2014
Hot Flash: Products We Love - Summer Edition

In addition to a radiant and fresh summer look we all wish to achieve, we also need to protect our hair and skin in the process. Here are BT's top picks for summer beauty products:

  • Arts + Culture
'Violette'
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • July 7, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Violette'

"Violette" is a story about life-long unrequited love which fuels an immense talent for writing.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 5, 2014
Timothy Raines finds freedom through abstraction

Timothy Raines finds freedom through abstraction

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 3, 2014
Hail Dale kicks off JDub's beer tour

Hail Dale kicks off JDub's beer tour

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Diana E Kelly accessories
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 2, 2014
Hot Flash: Wearing America in style

In case you're in need of something to show off your American spirit for our nation's birthday, we've got you covered with patriotic threads available in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Gloria Musicae will perform its annual Patriotic Spectacular 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 4.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 2, 2014
Composer Rand Snell previews Patriotic Spectacular

Gloria Musicae will perform the Florida premiere of "One Land: An American Tapestry," a work by Rand Snell. The St. Petersburg-based composer gives some insight to the piece.

  • Arts + Culture
Shrimp and roasted red pepper skewers with smoked paprika potato salad from Off the Hook Seafood Co.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 2, 2014
Hosting Made Easy: Backyard Barbecue

Call a few friends and fire up the grill -- it's barbecue season. To make things easy for your next shindig, some local restaurants share their best barbecue recipes.

  • Arts + Culture
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