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Tuna Tiradito at Darwin's on 4th. Photo by John Revisky
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  • Molly Schechter
  • April 17, 2013
Foodie dines north of Fruitville

There is a lively restaurant scene north of Fruitville these days. There are no fewer than five options for dinner, from blue jean-casual, American regional (Blue Rooster) to as haute-as-it-gets in Sarasota (Pomona), with a good dose of Latin American for spice (Savory @ Night, Canta Rana and Darwin's on 4th).

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Susan McLeod and Keith Monda. Photo by Cliff Roles.
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  • April 17, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Six Sarasota Seasons of Sculpture; Needlepoint's big debut; Film/fashion double-header at Dream Weaver; Tidbits

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Designing Women Boutique grants $52,000 to Asolo Repertory Theatre. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 16, 2013
Designing Women Boutique gives grants to 2012 recipients

The nonprofit consignment boutique that donates to Sarasota's arts and human services organizations announced the 2012 recipients

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kathryn Parks
  • April 16, 2013
Winners honor Sarasota at the SFF Filmmaker Awards

Winners honor Sarasota at the SFF Filmmaker Awards

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Eddie and Amanda Lopez
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 15, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Hundreds of filmmakers, actors and film festival attendees had a ball at Sarasota Film Festival's Cinema Tropicale Friday, April 12, at the Sarasota Yacht Club, and more than 400 guests took part in the 12th annual Cattle Barons' Ball Saturday, April 13, at Gettel Acura.

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Ringling Museum's new identity includes six icons featuring the six venues that operate under "The Ringling." Courtesy image.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 15, 2013
The John and Mable Ringling Museum launches fresh identity

The Museum's new identity, "The Ringling" was unveiled Monday, April 15

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  • By The Insider
  • April 14, 2013
7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/14 Sarasota Film Festival

7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/14 Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Cate McLean
  • April 13, 2013
Superstar Brodus Clay of WWE gets real

Superstar Brodus Clay of WWE gets real

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  • By The Insider
  • April 13, 2013
7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/13 Sarasota Film Festival

7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/13 Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
  • By The Insider
  • April 12, 2013
SFF 2013 IN CONVERSATION SPOTLIGHT: THE A-Z of Director/Producer/Actor GRIFFIN DUNNE

SFF 2013 IN CONVERSATION SPOTLIGHT: THE A-Z of Director/Producer/Actor GRIFFIN DUNNE

  • Arts + Culture
  • By The Insider
  • April 12, 2013
7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/12 Sarasota Film Festival

7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/12 Sarasota Film Festival

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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe perform "It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues." Courtesy
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 12, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe perform "It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues"

Take a historical journey through the evolution of blues in WBTT's production of "It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • April 11, 2013
"A Song Still Inside" is a must-see

"A Song Still Inside" is a must-see

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  • By Kathryn Parks
  • April 11, 2013
The Backstage Blogger interviews playwright Jack Gilhooley

The Backstage Blogger interviews playwright Jack Gilhooley

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  • By Joe Hendricks
  • April 11, 2013
Embracing Our Differences sends diversity message loud and clear

Embracing Our Differences sends diversity message loud and clear

  • Arts + Culture
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