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Oliver Baer, Elisa Baer and two of their cousins: Cameron Louie and Rob Wyant. Courtesy photo.
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter
  • April 25, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Big reunion, big success; Never say never to Eva; Big sisters get superstar recognition for volunteer efforts

  • Arts + Culture
  • By John Ewing
  • April 24, 2012
Last Weekend in Sarasota with Kirsten

Last Weekend in Sarasota with Kirsten

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  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • April 23, 2012
A 'Dark Horse' evening comes out a winner

A 'Dark Horse' evening comes out a winner

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Carolyn Silverman, Amanda Stanbrosky and Olivia Goodfriend
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: YouthArts Fest

More than 500 students displayed their artistic talents in Five Points Park Saturday, April 21, as part of YouthArts Fest, which aims to increase awareness of the importance of art in education. The event included dancing, face painting, activities and various forms of art.

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  • By The Insider
  • April 22, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival: SUNDAY GO-TO GUIDE: IN CONVERSATION WITH TODD SOLONDZ! Movies! Movies! Movies! (And a 1000 Elephants!) LAST CALL!

Sarasota Film Festival: SUNDAY GO-TO GUIDE: IN CONVERSATION WITH TODD SOLONDZ! Movies! Movies! Movies! (And a 1000 Elephants!) LAST CALL!

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 22, 2012
SFF Film Review: 'V/H/S'

An extremely bloody grouping of "home videos" about paranormal murders

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Courtesy photo.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 22, 2012
SFF Film Review: 'That's What She Said'

This film felt like a low-budget 'Bridesmaids,' but with much more raunchy humor.

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Courtesy Photo.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 22, 2012
SFF Film Review: 'Not Waving, but Drowning'

A gem of a film that explores the adventurist idea of uprooting and reestablishing oneself.

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  • By The Insider
  • April 21, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival: IN CONVERSATION WITH TODD SOLONDZ SUNDAY NOON AT SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL! Dark Horse star Jordan Gelber speaks about Solondz! Solondz Film Retrospective!

Sarasota Film Festival: IN CONVERSATION WITH TODD SOLONDZ SUNDAY NOON AT SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL! Dark Horse star Jordan Gelber speaks about Solondz! Solondz Film Retrospective!

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  • By Anthony Paull
  • April 21, 2012
'V/H/S': A Fitting Horror Tribute To The Late Great Terry Porter

'V/H/S': A Fitting Horror Tribute To The Late Great Terry Porter

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  • By The Insider
  • April 21, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival: TONIGHT AT THE SARASOTA OPERA HOUSE: 5:30 PM RED CARPET EVENT! 6 PM FILMMAKER TRIBUTE & AWARDS! 7 PM CLOSING NIGHT FILM UNDER AFRICAN SKIES SCREENING!!

Sarasota Film Festival: TONIGHT AT THE SARASOTA OPERA HOUSE: 5:30 PM RED CARPET EVENT! 6 PM FILMMAKER TRIBUTE & AWARDS! 7 PM CLOSING NIGHT FILM UNDER AFRICAN SKIES SCREENING!!

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  • By The Insider
  • April 21, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival: Sensational Saturday!

IN CONVERSATION with Penelope Ann Miller! Wrestlers on the Red Carpet! Under African Skies! Filmmaker Awards! Screenings in Bradenton! NYU Tisch! Fabulous Films!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Uriel Quiles
  • April 20, 2012
Sarasota Pops: Music of the New World

Sarasota Pops: Music of the New World

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  • By Keely Carney
  • April 20, 2012
The Red Carpet: For Me or the Film Festival?

The Red Carpet: For Me or the Film Festival?

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  • By John Ewing
  • April 20, 2012
This Weekend in Sarasota with Kirsten!

This Weekend in Sarasota with Kirsten!

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