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  • August 1, 2017
Film review: 'Lost in Paris'

'Lost in Paris,' an endearing exercise in movie making, celebrates life, love and simple pleasures.

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Illustration by CJ Major
  • By Cassidy Alexander & Niki Kottmann
  • July 27, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 1 Recap

MTV's 'Siesta Key' debuts July 31. Two of our resident young-adult staff writers watched an early screening and have recapped every minute for your benefit.

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Vincent Ellis, Larry DeRosa and Judy Brombolich are among the Van Wezel’s 500 volunteer ushers. With a combined 45 years of service between them, the ushers say they enjoy being a part of the arts organization.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 26, 2017
Van Wezel ushers share devotion to volunteerism

Three volunteer ushers at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall reveal what it takes to keep things running smoothly at the iconic bayfront venue.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • July 26, 2017
A conversation with Bello Nock

The fearlessly inventive star of 'IncrediBello!' is not just clowning around.

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Circus Arts Conservatory sent 31 Sailor Circus members, five professional coaches and nearly 100 other helpers — catchers, volunteers, etc. — to the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 26, 2017
CAC staff reflects on the Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Leaders of the Circus Arts Conservatory gave us a recap of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival — and how it’s cementing the future of the circus arts.

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Photo by Alexandria Hill.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 26, 2017
Blue Eyed Bettys return to Sarasota

The Blue Eyed Bettys come full circle to Florida Studio Theatre. And it feels like coming home.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 26, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 27

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 25, 2017
Sarasota-filmed web series 'The Real Stephen Blatt' premieres

Justin and Christian Long produced the series last year in partnership with Ringling College and Semkhor Productions.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • July 25, 2017
Film review: 'Dunkirk'

In 'Dunkirk,' Christopher Nolan highlights human compassion in dire circumstances.

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Phillip Broomhead works with Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive students. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 23, 2017
Phillip Broomhead joins guest faculty at Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive

The former Royal Ballet principal shares his approach to teaching young dancers.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 19, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 20

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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FST breaks ground on Kretzmer Artist Housing in the Rosemary District.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 19, 2017
Ed and Susan Maier pledge $500,000 matching gift challenge toward FST Kretzmer Artist Housing Project

The fund will match all donations made before the end of the year.

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Steve Phelps, chef / owner of Indigenous restaurant, hopes the annual dinner will get local chefs thinking of ways to change their menus year round.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 19, 2017
Fourth Annual Sustainable Seafood Dinner promotes responsible dining

In its fourth year, the Sustainable Seafood Dinner is throwing out its ‘Trash Fish’ branding. But its focus on sustainability is as fresh as ever.

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Taylor Phillips, Danny Lewis, Zach Bennett and Kendrick Rivera rehearse a routine at the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School summer intensive on July 10 at the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 19, 2017
Local ballet school fosters a universal language of expression

Dancers from all over the world learn and train together at the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School's summer intensive.

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Cast members and "recurring characters" Alex Kompothecras, Juliette Porter, Pauly Apostolides, Madisson Hausburg, Chloe Trautman, Garrett Miller, Kelsey Owens and Brandon Gomes — Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 19, 2017
'Siesta Key' cast responds to critics of new MTV show

The seven cast members aren't worried about an influx of negative feedback since the show was announced.

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