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  • Edward Alley
  • November 6, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra: Masterworks I

The Sarasota Orchestra tackled treacherous territory with clarity and balance, showcasing the excellence of these musicians.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 4, 2016
Justin and Christian Long film web series in Sarasota

The brothers' new series, 'The Real Stephen Blatt,' explores the pitfalls of internet fame.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2016
Drink This: Bloody Fashioned

Enjoy a twist on a classic with this fall cocktail.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 3, 2016
Asolo Rep pulls out all the stops for "Guys and Dolls"

The theater company offered a sneak peek of its dazzling season-opener.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 2, 2016
Marie Selby Gardens to display never-before-seen Marc Chagall paintings

Floral paintings by the late modernist artist will make their public debut in Selby's garden setting.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 2, 2016
Swimming Through Color: Anne Patterson portrays her reality through multisensory art

“Pathless Woods” invites viewers to experience the world through Patterson’s eyes.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 2, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 3

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • November 1, 2016
Film review: 'Aquarius'

Brazilian drama "Aquarius" is an eloquent, lingering exposé of corruption, inequality and greed.

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Christine Windsor shined with endurance and elegance in a seven-minute pas de deux with Edward Gonzalez in "Sonata in Four Movements." PHOTO CREDIT: Frank Atura
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  • Anna Dearing
  • October 31, 2016
Ballet celebrates 10 years of Iain Webb

Celebrating his 10th season as director of the Sarasota Ballet, Iain Webb paired key reprisals with new premieres for the 2016-2017 opening performance.

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  • Edward Alley
  • October 31, 2016
Opera review: 'Don Pasquale'

An evening of rollicking fun at Sarasota Opera's season opener.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • October 29, 2016
Signs of the Times

“Children of a Lesser God” is a play with heart and serious technical demands. Its success was in Corinne Woodland’s hands

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  • Katie Johns
  • October 29, 2016
Beer enthusiasts 'sip the sunshine'

The inaugural All-Florida craft beer festival brought 50 breweries to Nathan Benderson Park on Oct. 29.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • October 28, 2016
Theater review: 'Children of a Lesser God'

'Children of a Lesser God explores the walls of words at Manatee Players.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 27, 2016
FST breaks ground on Kretzmer artist housing

The five townhomes in the Rosemary district will house 20 artists.

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Lynn Davidson's "Boy With Anklet." Courtesy photo.
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 26, 2016
Different Perspectives: New exhibit makes gallery-goers think

Ringling College exhibit examines the role observation plays in the lives of artists — and viewers.

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