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Elizabeth King-Hall, Brittany Proia, Bryan Torfeh, Eric Hissom, Peggy Roeder and Joseph McGranaghan in 'The Game's Afoot.' Photo by Barbara Banks.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • April 3, 2013
Theater Review: 'The Game's Afoot'

The premiere of Asolo Rep's latest play was to die for, loaded with laughter and applause

  • Arts + Culture
Patti O'Berg and Allen Kretschmar in "Harvey." Courtesy.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • April 3, 2013
Theater Review: 'Harvey'

"Harvey" is probably best known as a 1950 film starring Jimmy Stewart and Josephine Hull. Mary Chase, who was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for drama as a result, wrote the play. The Players' production captures all the old-fashioned quaintness of a slower, simpler time.

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1715 Prospect St.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • April 3, 2013
3 Things: Boom Times

The year 1926 was the peak of Sarasota's first real-estate boom, and homes from that era still dot the town's older neighborhoods.

  • Arts + Culture
One of CasAntica's romantic and comfortable dining areas. Photos by Molly Schechter.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • April 3, 2013
Foodie eats her way to the theater

It is right up there with "What do women want?" on the list of enduring, if not endearing, questions: "Where shall we eat before we go to ... "

  • Arts + Culture
Expectant parents Jane and Matt Thompson. Photo by Stephanie Hannum
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 3, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Baby on the way; The Giving Girls; Wanted: man who cooks; Dealing for the Afikomen; and Tidbits

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Mindy and Wayne Rollins’ relationship with Selby Gardens spans back to their 2008 arrival to town. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 3, 2013
Wayne and Mindy Rollins prove philanthropy knows no age

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Orchid Ball is no garden-variety event for the philanthropic couple, who will chair the annual fundraiser this weekend.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • April 3, 2013
Social Studies: Deborah Blue

Attorney Deborah Blue's love of vintage things spans from her personal style to her home, classic car and 1974 Luzier boat, Stormy. Her family's famous Christmas cards are almost as recognizable as she is.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anthony Paull
  • April 2, 2013
TWIS does SFF: Anthony Paull's film picks

TWIS does SFF: Anthony Paull's film picks

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • April 2, 2013
TWIS does SFF: Bonnie Greenball Silvestri's film picks

TWIS does SFF: Bonnie Greenball Silvestri's film picks

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 2, 2013
Darwin's on 4th to host benefit for fire victims Thursday, April 4

The bar is offering a free cocktail with donations.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Punsalan
  • April 1, 2013
An interview with Maria Yoon, writer, director and producer of "Maria the Korean Bride"

An interview with Maria Yoon, writer, director and producer of "Maria the Korean Bride"

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  • By TWIS Street
  • April 1, 2013
Celebrate National Tartan Day with the Jacobites and First Brass

Celebrate National Tartan Day with the Jacobites and First Brass

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  • By Kathryn Parks
  • April 1, 2013
TWIS does SFF: Kathryn Parks' film picks

TWIS does SFF: Kathryn Parks' film picks

  • Arts + Culture
  • By The Insider
  • April 1, 2013
SHANLEY CASWELL: Sarasota Film Festival Interview

SHANLEY CASWELL: Sarasota Film Festival Interview

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 1, 2013
Manatee Players announces Les Miserables as 2013-2014 Season Opener

Manatee Players will open Les Miserables August 8 and will run through August 25.

  • Arts + Culture
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