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  • August 23, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 24

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Cathy Hansel-Edgerton, Meg Newsome, Ren Pearson and Mark Woodland. Photo by Don Daly.
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  • August 22, 2017
Theater review: 'Arsenic and Old Lace'

'Arsenic and Old Lace' brews up killer comedy at the Players Centre for Performing Arts.

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  • August 22, 2017
Film review: 'Wind River'

A chilling mystery inspired by true events, 'Wind River' contrasts nature's stark beauty with crime's ugly truth.

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  • By Niki Kottmann & Cassidy Alexander
  • August 22, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 4 Recap

Not even a luxe gala could make everyone happy this week, and it may be that every relationship is destined for failure.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • August 16, 2017
Review: 'IncrediBello!'

Acrobatic artistry meets clowning in Bello Nock's latest.

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  • August 16, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 17

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  • August 15, 2017
Film review: 'Lady Macbeth'

'Lady Macbeth' is a slow, methodical thriller that exposes the morally bereft.

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Brendan Ragan and Betsy Helmer. Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • August 15, 2017
Theater review: 'Pilgrims'

'Pilgrims' explores the challenges of outer and inner space at Urbanite Theatre.

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  • By Niki Kottmann & Cassidy Alexander
  • August 15, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 3 Recap

The third episode of MTV's locally-shot reality series featured an uneventful booze cruise, a shockingly civil reconciliation and a teary bayside talk between the formerly sole stable couple on the show.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • August 14, 2017
Random Acts Returns with 'Hold My Beer'

Director Kelly Woodland reflects on the rebirth of her theater company.

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Katie Cunningham and Erik Meixelsperger. Photo by Gary W. Sweetman.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • August 14, 2017
Theater review: 'Double Indemnity'

Dog Days production of “Double Indemnity” investigates murder and morality in faithful adaptation of James M. Cain’s classic.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • August 9, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 10

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  • August 8, 2017
Film review: 'Detroit'

In 'Detroit," director Kathryn Bigelow portrays an American tragedy rooted in racial unrest.

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  • By Niki Kottmann & Cassidy Alexander
  • August 8, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 2 Recap

The second episode of MTV's 'Siesta Key' was full of love-triangle drama, girl fighting and some lewd sexual comments.

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  • August 8, 2017
Drink This: Salida del Sol

Cool down the dog days of summer with this refreshing watermelon cocktail.

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