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Audrey Reinisch hugs her dog, Ellie, a 5-month-old shepherd mix she adopted from Nate's Honor Animal Rescue. Reinisch is a kennel technician for Nate's.
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Cheers for Charity raises the bar during fundraiser

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  • July 12, 2016
The House of the Future:Paul Rudolph's architectural impact

Paul Rudolph’s tiny house has a big impact at The Ringling.

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  • July 12, 2016
Killer Aspirations: Filmmaker gets dark with 'Barry Baker: Aspiring Serial Killer'

‘Barry Baker: Aspiring Serial Killer’ takes a darkly comedic look at the universal desire for a sense of purpose.

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  • July 12, 2016
Music review: Gloria Musicae Patriotic Spectacular

In its annual Independence Day concert, the choral artists have never sounded better.

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  • July 12, 2016
Film review: 'Weiner'

This scathing, entertaining documentary takes a look at the bewildering case of Anthony Weiner.

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  • July 7, 2016
Film review: 'The Legend of Tarzan'

Human. Nature.

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Chef Louis Robinson creates one-night pop-up culinary events with his company, Spice. Photo by Wyatt Kostygan
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  • July 6, 2016
Culinary Creative

Foregoing the traditional restaurant model, Chef Louis Robinson has the freedom to experiment with his gourmet pop-up dining events.

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The Sinning Sirens
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  • July 6, 2016
Siren Song: Meet Sarasota's new burlesque troupe

Sarasota’s newest burlesque troupe is luring audiences with its seductive artistry.

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  • July 6, 2016
Drink This: Cucumber Lime Martini

Drink This: Cucumber Lime Martini

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Impro Theatre: Twilight Zone Unscripted
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  • July 6, 2016
Organized Chaos

Sarasota Improv Festival spans three days and 27 performances. Behind the unscripted antics onstage, there’s a world of planning.

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  • July 6, 2016
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  • June 29, 2016
Film review: 'Neon Demon'

This wonderfully dark visual masterpiece will burn into your psyche.

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Patrick Jackson. Photo by Matthew Holler.
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  • June 29, 2016
Comic Relief: Florida Studio Theatre presents 'Zap! Bang! Pow!'

This kid-friendly summer show turns comic-book action into education.

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  • June 29, 2016
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