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"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
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  • 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
Save the date: Sarasota Film Festival takes place from April 4 through April 13.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 3, 2013
Sarasota Film Festival calls for 2014 festival submissions

The 16th annual Sarasota Film Festival could feature you or your neighbors.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • September 3, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • August 30, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Ain't Them Bodies Saints'

Don't let the title of the new film, "Ain't Them Bodies Saints," scare you off from catching this hypnotic work of art.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 29, 2013
Turn back time with Dean Johanesen at Ocean Blues

Turn back time with Dean Johanesen at Ocean Blues

  • Arts + Culture
Organizers of the event Lany Clas, Leslie Power, Louise Bruderle and Janet Hansen
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Artsy August

Sarasota is in for a great cultural season as indicated by the hundreds in attendance at Artsy August Tuesday, Aug. 27, at Hotel Indigo. Patrons of the arts along with arts advocates, arts affiliates, visitors and new Sarasotans filled the first floor for an event West Coast Woman organized to celebrate the arts. The publication, along with help from Hotel Indigo, brought more than 20 area arts organizations to attend the event with informational tables. Groups such as Sarasota Ballet, Sarasota Opera, Sarasota Orchestra and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe presented its seasons to attendees who were able learn a little about each. Between tables, they gathered to socialize and have light bites.

  • Arts + Culture
"I found that people didn't know about batik (when I first started), and it was very interesting. It made it a different thing to do, and (it was easier for me) to be more distinguished in that area," Angela Maria Isaza says.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 28, 2013
Batik Mystique

Artist Angela Maria Isaza waxes poetic about nature; fittingly, she also paints natural settings with wax.

  • Arts + Culture
Five Sarasota Ballet dancers moved up from the corps de ballet to corypheé. Photos by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 28, 2013
Spotlight: Climbing the Ranks

Five Sarasota Ballet dancers moved up from the corps de ballet to coryphee. Get to know them before you see them on stage.

  • Arts + Culture
The "after" of a recently renovated Bird Key home. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara and Heather Merriman.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 28, 2013
Contemporary Southwest: Before and After

In just six short months, Larry Kabinoff and Deb Knowles purchased, renovated and moved into their temporary home at 443 Bird Key Drive.

  • Arts + Culture
First-, second- and third- year FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training students pose for a first-day-of-school photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 26, 2013
Class is in session at FSU/Asolo Conservatory

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training kicks off the school year with an orientation and photo shoot Monday, Aug. 26.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • August 26, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
One man's trash is another designer's costume in the State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota’s exhibit, The Art of the Costume 'Reinvented.' Photos by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 21, 2013
Made From Scratch

One man's trash is another designer's costume in the State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota's exhibit, The Art of the Costume 'Reinvented.'

  • Arts + Culture
7706 Westmoreland Drive. Photos courtesy of Premier Sotheby's.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • August 21, 2013
Three Things: Timeless Treasures

Older homes can be a challenge. They often need extra effort to bring them into the present while still preserving their unique charm - not so with these three vintage beauties.

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