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  • May 30, 2017
Theater review: 'The Remnant'

'The Remnant' offers a cure for Vietnam War amnesia.

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  • May 24, 2017
Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week returns for 12th year

The celebration of local cuisine features a record 79 restaurants this year.

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  • May 24, 2017
Florida Studio Theatre announces Young Playwrights Festival winners

Young artists were honored at the theater’s 26th annual festival.

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Vietnam veteran Jim Kyle joined the U.S. Marines after his best friend was killed in action. His story is now onstage in “The Remnant.”  Courtesy photo.
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  • May 24, 2017
A Sacrifice Remembered: 'The Remnant' opens at Manatee Players

Dylan Jones’ new play brings a local Vietnam War veteran's story to life.

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Christina Fraser, events manager at The Ringling, drew her inspiration for her MASHterpieces art from a dream.
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  • May 17, 2017
Collaborative art exhibition MASHterpieces returns to Sarasota

New format, same mission. MASHterpieces returns, blending art, creativity and recycling.

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Carol Sparrow and Randy Locke created the  festival to highlight local singers and English music.
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  • May 17, 2017
Sarasota Festival of Vocal Arts debuts

The inaugural festival puts Florida singers and English compositions in spotlight.

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  • May 17, 2017
Drink This: Darkness Divides Manhattan

Enjoy a modern twist on a classic cocktail.

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  • May 16, 2017
Film review: 'Norman'

Richard Gere shines at the top of his acting game.

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  • May 16, 2017
Theater review: 'Fences'

August Wilson’s 'Fences' traces the boundaries of self and family at Venice Theatre.

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  • May 14, 2017
Music review: Outdoor Pops

Sarasota Orchestra and guests score a home run at annual outdoor concert.

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  • May 11, 2017
The Songbird Returns: Maria Wirries sings Cole Porter

Maria Wirries returns to Sarasota to celebrate Cole Porter in Artist Series Concerts’ season finale.

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Photos by Nick Friedman Booker High School AP art teacher Jeffery Cornwell stand near Stafford’s winning work.
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  • May 10, 2017
The Art of Equality: Embracing Our Differences fills Sarasota bayfront with art

For student artist Carly Stafford, Embracing Our Differences is a chance to share her message about domestic violence.

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  • May 10, 2017
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