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  • March 8, 2017
Film review: 'The Red Turtle'

A visually stunning animated fairytale speaks volumes — without dialogue.

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  • March 8, 2017
Jewish Film Festival highlights the Jewish experience

The 2017 Sarasota Jewish Film Festival opens March 12.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 8, 2017
Poised for Progress: Ringling College of Art and Design expands its footprint

Ringling College of Art and Design is having a growth spurt. What do its ambitious expansions mean for the future of the local institution?

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  • March 8, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 9

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  • March 6, 2017
Music review: Chargaux

Brooklyn-based Chargaux ventures into The Ringling's ‘Pathless Woods’

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Sandra Lopez and Lisa Chavez. Photo by Millington
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  • June LeBell
  • March 5, 2017
In 'Dialogues of the Carmelites,' impassioned singing and acting prevail

Sarasota Opera showcases its best, most cohesive cast of the season with strong singing and dramatic, believable acting.

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  • March 3, 2017
Theater review: 'Older than Dirt'

'Older than Dirt' explores the lighter side of the aging process at FST.

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  • March 1, 2017
Film review: 'I Am Not Your Negro'

James Baldwin's posthumously finished manuscript is a powerful, heartbreaking story of African American life.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 1, 2017
Sarasota Opera adds additional 'Madama Butterfly' performance

The addition is only the company's second since 2006.

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“Mystic Searches” began as Joe Granato’s (left) childhood fantasy. With Austin McKinley (right) and a team of others, he turned the video game into a reality, capturing the 8-bit feel of the 1980s games he grew up playing.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • March 1, 2017
Sarasota artists bring childhood video-game dreams to life — in all their 8-bit glory

The video game was a childhood fantasy. Steeped in digital constraints, Joe Granato’s quest made it reality.

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Michael Mendez. Courtesy photo.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 1, 2017
Westcoast Black Theatre artist finds a new sense of purpose

In preparation for his third young artist showcase, Michael Mendez is coming into his own.

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  • March 1, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 2

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Photo by Cliff Roles
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 1, 2017
Dishing Out Care: Foodlosophy offers a fresh take on fundraisers

Second annual Foodlosophy serves up Sarasota's best cuisine — with a side of philanthropy.

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Twenty three Ringling graduates worked on the Oscar-winning "Zootopia."
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 27, 2017
Ringling College alumni take home Oscars

The 89th Annual Academy Awards highlighted Sarasota talent.

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Photo by Christophe Von Hohenberg Model Beverly Johnson and Condé Nast editor Leo Lerman were among those at Warhol’s memorial. Photo by Christophe Von Hohenberg.
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  • February 26, 2017
'Remembering Warhol' celebrates the life of an icon at Alfstad& Contemporary

Original photos and handwritten letters offer an intimate look at the man at the center of an art movement.

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