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Niki Kottmann
July 31, 2019

This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 1

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice.

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Niki Kottmann
July 31, 2019

Osprey author Emilie Richards started writing as a change of course

The writer of the new book 'A Family of Strangers' didn't plan to become an author — but now she can't imagine another life.

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Pam Nadon
July 30, 2019

Tarantino does it again with phenomenal 'Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood'

This new Quentin Tarantino masterpiece shines because of its talented cast, nostalgic premise and the personal knowledge of the filmmaker.

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Reviews

Marty Fugate
July 29, 2019

Urbanite Theatre's 'Scorch' proves gender isn't a simple equation

The theater company's latest production is an edgy exploration of identity.

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Niki Kottmann
July 26, 2019

Local artists kick off pop-up exhibit in Burns Court's Sarasota Trading Co.

Vicki Chelf partnered with Janet Mishner and Nancy Guth for the pop-up show '3 for 3.'

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Marty Fugate
July 26, 2019

Monica Cross’ 'The Wonder of Our Stage' is imaginatively original

Was Shakespeare a Shakesbot? This Players New Play Festival winner investigates at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

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Niki Kottmann
July 26, 2019

Scene & Heard 07.30.19

From grants recipients (Embracing Our Differences and Ringling College of Art and Design) to accreditation winners (Historic Spanish Point), there's a lot to celebrate on the Sarasota A&E scene this week.

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Ryan Kohn
July 26, 2019

Binge Blog: One giant leap

Hulu's "Veronica Mars" and Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" are this week's Sarasota Observer Binge Blog picks by reporter Ryan Kohn.