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Arts + Culture

    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • August 12, 2009
Keep it short and sweet

Sarasota motivational speaker Paul Gruber takes his Backroom Short Film Festival on the road.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • August 12, 2009
Stage might

Patty Snyder-Atkins, the longtime stage manager at The Players Theatre, explains how she earned her 'Git-R-Done' reputation.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam McTeer
  • August 5, 2009
River Club resident pens thriller

Karen Rose released her 10th novel, "I Can See You," Aug. 5. She'll host her first book signing Saturday in Altamonte Springs.

  • East County
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    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • August 5, 2009
Progressive dinner

Take a trip around the world with the numerous eclectic and authentic restaurants in the Gulf Gate area.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • August 5, 2009
Traveling shows

The Asolo Repertory Theatre's travel club will head north of the border this fall to Niagaraon-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, for Ontario's beloved Shaw Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • August 5, 2009
Profiles of Summer: Resident Soprano

Michelle Giglio has captivated audiences from the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall to the Theâtre des Champs Élysees.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 29, 2009
Loot point

In just one 15-minute intermission, Van Wezel volunteer Carol Pagan can turn over an entire shipment of souvenir mugs.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 29, 2009
Profiles of Summer: The Gnarly Artist

After 35 years of painting the Pacific Ocean, Sarasota native and former pro surfer Chris Lundy returns to familiar waters.

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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • July 22, 2009
Teen stars in 'High School Musical 2'

Heritage Harbour's Rebekah Johns will portray Gabriella in the Manatee Players' production, which opens at 7 p.m. Friday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 22, 2009
Chief of stunts

Sarasota firefighter and Hollywood stuntman Craig Clarke makes a case for high-speed car chases and special effects. 'Safety is paramount,' he says.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 22, 2009
Profiles of Summer: The Science Muse

In just 90 days, Molly Demeulenaere went from marketing G.WIZ Science Museum to running the entire operation.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • July 15, 2009
Film review: 'The Stoning of Soraya M.'

As of late, the world has witnessed the repression that exists in Iran. But nothing will assault your sense of propriety with such utter disdain as does the new film, "The Stoning of Soraya M."

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 15, 2009
Sarasota restaurants create recipe for success

Michael's On East was named one of only 10 restaurants in Nation's Restaurant News 2009 Fine Dining Hall of Fame.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 15, 2009
Teen actress scores Hallmark movie

Shanley Caswell left Sarasota two years ago to make it in Hollywood. This Saturday, she will star in the Hallmark movie, 'Mending Fences,' alongside Angie Dickinson.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 15, 2009
Profiles of Summer: Hollywood Treatment

Interior designer Jason Champion landed the ultimate assignment: a spot on HGTV's 'Design Star.'

  • Arts + Culture
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