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Lauren Graham. Photos by Heather Merriman.
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • September 11, 2013
Guest Fashion Editor: Lauren Graham

Fyzical Executive Director of Sales Lauren Graham is in and out of doctors' offices and meetings so her style must keep up with her daily routine -- conservative and comfortable.

  • Arts + Culture
The spirit of the Ringling era lives on in a historic Indian Beach home.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • September 11, 2013
Home of the Month: Lovely Landmark

The spirit of the Ringling era lives on in a historic Indian Beach home.

  • Arts + Culture
Science fiction author Marty Fugate thinks this cosmic statue in Selby Five Points Park looks like a portal to another dimension — ideally, he would have positioned himself in the center of it.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 11, 2013
Out of this World

Writer Marty Fugate has an infinite, sometimes terrifying, and hilarious knowledge of an imagined future, which he occasionally turns into science fiction anthologies.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • September 9, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
Barbara Sukowa delivers a powerful performance as the brave and insightful philosopher.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • September 8, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Hannah Arendt'

Great films can change the way we perceive the world and those who inhabit it. "Hannah Arendt" is one such film

  • Arts + Culture
The cast of "Steel Magnolias," which opens Sept. 19 at The Players Theatre
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 6, 2013
Weekend's Best Bet: Get a hair cut at The Players Theatre

Get a haircut Saturday, and give to a good cause at The Players Theatre's Locks of Love charity event tied to the opening of 'Steel Magnolias.'

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 4, 2013
True Grit: Hail Dale's high-speed, rubber-burning ride

True Grit: Hail Dale's high-speed, rubber-burning ride

  • Arts + Culture
noiseordinance
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 4, 2013
Noise Ordinance announces new lineup

Noise Ordinance announces new lineup

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 4, 2013
FSU/Asolo Conservatory forms advice-giving rap group

FSU/Asolo Conservatory forms advice-giving rap group

  • Arts + Culture
Itzhak Perlman rehearses with PMP Orchestra students, and hopes to do the same with area musicians in the new Super String Program. Photo by Barbara Banks.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 4, 2013
Perlman Program/Suncoast seeks young area violinists

The new Super Strings Program gives young area violinists an opportunity to perform under the direction of Itzhak Perlman. Auditions take place Saturday, Sept. 7.

  • Arts + Culture
Here the orchestra is pictured at its first public appearance in the 50s under Alexander Bloch.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 4, 2013
Sarasota Orchestra celebrates 65 years

What started as a community orchestra full of housewives and retired businessmen grew to be the Sarasota Orchestra, a 65-year-old professional ensemble and cultural gem of the city.

  • Arts + Culture
Kimmie's shrimp and grits at Michael's On East
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 4, 2013
Best Of Southern Cooking

When you live down South, certain characteristics come to mind that define the culinary culture.

  • Arts + Culture
"The Ocean at the End of the Lane" is available at Bookstore1, 1359 Main St., Sarasota.
  • By Alexis Orgera
  • September 4, 2013
Book Review: 'The Ocean at the End of the Lane'

'The Ocean at the End of the Lane' really did something to me. I mean, it got lodged in my chest and I can't shake it.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • September 4, 2013
Social Studies: Terri Vitale

If you think women can't have it all, then you have yet to meet Terri Vitale. Wife to Dr. Chris Sforzo and mother to Sydney and Ryan, Vitale keeps her entire family in line.

  • Arts + Culture
Photos by Vita Bella Photography
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • September 4, 2013
Just Married: Jessica Scarlette Gonzmart and Andrew David Matheny

Jessica Scarlette Gonzmart and Andrew David Matheny were married April 27, at The John and Mable Ringling Museum.

  • Arts + Culture
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