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Judith Merkt will compete with instructor Vidas Orlovas. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Shellie Terry
  • March 15, 2018
Sarasota Challenge Dances into 10th Year

The annual ballroom dance competition offers a glamorous, artistic experience for competitors and guests alike.

  • Arts + Culture
Co-Chairwomen Hedria Lunken Saltzman and Kitty Heusner — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 14, 2018
Florida Creativity Conference attracts individuals of varying disciplines

The Sarasota-based event this weekend is comprised of three days of unique workshops.

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From age 6 to 17, Christine Agrillet spent her summers in Spain living next door to Salvador Dali.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 14, 2018
Dali's old neighbor brings her personal collection of his work to Sarasota

A collection of rarely seen Salvador Dali works is coming to Sarasota’s Chasen Galleries, which will show a different side of the surrealist.

  • Arts + Culture
Nina Bernstein Simmons, Alexander Bernstein and Jamie Bernstein — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 14, 2018
Leonard Bernstein remembered through SILL talk

Jamie Bernstein shares insights on the prolifically creative life of her legendary father, Leonard Bernstein.

  • Arts + Culture
Vutti Photography
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 14, 2018
Legend of Billie Holiday lives on through latest WBTT production

Melba Moore shares her passion for bringing the story of jazz singer Billie Holiday to life.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 12, 2018
Florida Studio Theatre Celebrates 20 years with Rebecca Hopkins

FST threw Hopkins a surprise party on March 12 at the Keating Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 12, 2018
'The Party' treats audiences to unexpected twists and turns

This British comedy-drama is surprising, witty and captivating.

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Tenor Ben Gulley as Pedro and soprano Kara Shay Thomson as Marta performing in Sarasota Opera’s production of Tiefland by Eugen d’Albert. Photo by Rod Millington
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • March 12, 2018
Sarasota Opera opens last exquisite production of the season

"Tiefland" is a little-known opera with music so beautiful, it's easy to forget how savage (and relevant) the storyline is.

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Miss Susie’s Newtown Kitchen will tentatively open this fall. Courtesy image
    By
  • Shellie Terry
  • March 9, 2018
New neighborhood flavor coming to Newtown with Miss Susies's restaurant

Miss Susie’s Newtown Kitchen will offer a new concept for fast-casual dining when it tentatively opens this fall.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 8, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 15

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Photo by Kaupo Kikkas
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 7, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra announces 2018-2019 season

Patrons can expect a return to several classics along with several firsts in the 70th anniversary season.

  • Arts + Culture
“The ‘how to guide’ to living (‘cause you’re doing it wrong)” is a digital chromogenic print of an ad from 1999. Courtesy image
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 7, 2018
New exhibit at The Ringling analyzes the identity-shaping techniques of ads

Conceptual artist Hank Willis Thomas uses advertisements as a lens to analyze cultural prejudices.

  • Arts + Culture
Paul Duffy plays nine instruments, one of which (saxophone) he used to play on a tightrope. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 7, 2018
Modern-day minstrel Paul Duffy to play in Sarasota

Multi-talented musician Paul Duffy shares his passion for Irish music.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 7, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 8

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 6, 2018
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Episode 18 Recap

From Friendsgiving to another BG performance, the season finale brought us more relationship problems than we ever needed and little to no resolution.

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