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Arts + Culture

"The Dixie Swim Club" runs through June 22, at The Players Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 13, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Dixie Swim Club'

'The Dixie Swim Club' is making a big splash this month at The Players.

  • Arts + Culture
2010 Italy and America collaboration (courtesy Venice Theatre)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 12, 2014
AACT/WorldFest 2014 brings $1 million impact

Beginning Monday, June 16 Venice Theatre will host a weeklong international community theater festival dubbed AACTWorldFest 2014.

  • Arts + Culture
"Baritones Unbound" runs through June 29, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 11, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Baritones Unbound'

'Baritones Unbound' is making a joyful noise in the latest Asolo Rep production.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 11, 2014
Let's hear it for the Boyce

The Sarasota-based Manzano brothers of Boyce Avenue shot their first video in their parents' garage. Now, they have more YouTube subscribers than Lady GaGa.

  • Arts + Culture
"Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe was very grassroots but fun," says Apphia Campbell of the first year. "It was nice to be a part of something at the beginning — I have more appreciation for it now that I started my own theater group."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 11, 2014
Spotlight: Campbell finds her voice in new production

Apphia Campbell made her return to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe June 10, when she opened the one-woman show, "Black Is The Color Of My Voice."

  • Arts + Culture
Photos by Audrey Snow Photography
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • June 11, 2014
Just Married: Kayla Lewis and Josh Olsen

Kayla Lewis and Josh Olsen were married May 3, at The Ringling.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • June 11, 2014
Three Things: The Very Best

Sarasota has homes and estates that can dazzle the world and attract buyers with the deepest of pockets.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 10, 2014
VIDEO: McCurdy's Comedy Theatre Pre-Grand Opening

VIDEO: McCurdy's Comedy Theatre Pre-Grand Opening

  • Arts + Culture
Buying a Father's Day gift for dad can sometimes be a challenge. BT has you covered.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 10, 2014
Hot Flash: Gifts for dad

With Father's Day coming up June 15, we rounded up great gift ideas for dad.

  • Arts + Culture
"Pump Boys and Dinettes" runs through June 29, at Florida Studio Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 8, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Pump Boys and Dinettes'

'Pump Boys and Dinettes' is now serving customers in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • June 8, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Jodorowsky's Dune'

Prepare to be astounded as one of the most passionate filmmakers in the history of movie making tells a great story.

  • Arts + Culture
Larry Rachleff
    By
  • June LeBell
  • June 7, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Music Festival

June LeBell reviews the first concert of the Sarasota Music Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 5, 2014
In for the long haul: Elysian Sex Drive's reunion

In for the long haul: Elysian Sex Drive's reunion

  • Arts + Culture
Pedro Pupa (Photo by Barbara Banks)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 5, 2014
Sarasota Ballet dancer killed in bike accident

Sarasota Ballet Corps de Ballet member Pedro Pupa was killed in a bike accident the afternoon of Wednesday, June 4, near FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kathryn Parks
  • June 4, 2014
Theater SRQ&A: Dylan Jones

Theater SRQ&A: Dylan Jones

  • Arts + Culture
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