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Photo courtesy of the Gilligan's Island Bar Siesta Key Facebook page
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 13, 2017
Gilligan's organizes benefit Hurricane Irma relief

Gilligan's Island Bar Siesta Key will host its Irma Sucks Alot A Palooza fundraiser Sunday, Sept. 17.

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Ricardo Graziano and Victoria Hulland perform Sir Frederick Ashton’s “Marguerite and Armand.” Photo by Frank Atura.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 13, 2017
Sarasota Ballet strives for unpredictability in new season

Entering his 11th season at the helm of the Sarasota Ballet, Iain Webb shares his thoughts on the programming.

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Photo by Jake Hills on Unsplash
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  • Pam Nadon
  • September 13, 2017
Critic's Fall Film Picks

As the summer winds down, we pick our must-see upcoming films.

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Carole Bufford. Photo by Peter Carrier
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 13, 2017
Theater review: 'Roar'

The Jazz Age roars to life at FST Cabaret.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 13, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 14

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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The sign outside The Players Centre for Performing Arts still joked about Hurricane Irma on Monday afternoon. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 12, 2017
Players Centre seeks donations to fix water-damaged stage

Hurricane Irma caused serious damage to the The Players Centre for Performing Arts stage, and the organization is doing everything it can to rebuild before getting behind on preparations for its next production.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 12, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 7 Recap

This week Alex makes a real move on Kelsey, Chloe stands up to Alex and Madisson's mom hosts a trainwreck of a barbecue.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 6, 2017
JDub's Brewing Co. offers discounts in anticipation of Hurricane Irma

The Sarasota brewery is offering 'reverse price gouging' on its beers.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 6, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 7

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • September 5, 2017
Film review: 'Patti Cake$'

This coming-of-age story about an unlikely talent's quest for glory comes with a fresh, infectious vision.

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 5, 2017
Theater review: 'The Crucible'

Arthur Miller’s 'The Crucible' shines a light on the banality of evil.

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  • By Niki Kottmann & Cassidy Alexander
  • September 5, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 6 Recap

The crew goes to the Bahamas, Kelsey and Alex flirt and Juliette throws some serious shade.

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Gwen Fogt, owner of Fogt’s Gulf Coast Music Center, says her store has become a hub for area musicians.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 5, 2017
At Fogt's Music, Sarasota's music community thrives

To area musicians, Fogt’s is more than a store — it’s the best clubhouse, support system, music school, repair shop and social hub in town.

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Jess Pope, pictured in the composition above, is one of six dancers in Moving Ethos’ premiere of “and back again.” Photos by Brendan Ragan
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 1, 2017
Moving Ethos presents 'and back again'

Moving Ethos Dance Co. explores the patterns of love in its newest performance.

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Allison Geske, who is visually impaired, laughs as her guide dog, Cessna, licks the statue of the Capitoline Wolf with Romulus and Remus in the museum courtyard.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 30, 2017
The Ringling starts a new guided tour for people with visual impairments

A new partnership between Southeastern Guide Dogs and The Ringling is helping people with visual impairments experience art.

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Gary Love of Gary Love Photography shows an art festival-goer how the various places the light hits the shell-covered beach give the up-close image depth. He was one of several new artists featured at the Feb. 21-22 art festival on Longboat Key.
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