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Ellie McCaw and Jordan Boyer in "Dry Land." Photo by Ryan Finzelber.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • June 28, 2016
Theater review: 'Dry Land'

In Urbanite Theatre's latest production, the kids are not alright.

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Llywelyn Jones
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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 28, 2016
First Draft: New Play Festival offers audience insight

The Players’ New Play Festival gives local playwrights the most valuable tool of their craft — feedback.

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Robert Levin
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  • June LeBell
  • June 26, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Music Festival closing weekend

The end of the festival paid tribute to Paul Wolfe and Robert Levin.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • June 22, 2016
Theater review: 'Cosi'

The Players' new production finds clarity in the crazy.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • June 22, 2016
Film review: 'Genius'

Michael Grandage's directorial debut shines a light on the world of editing.

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As they prepare to open "Dry Land," Brendan Ragan and Summer Dawn Wallace have found a sense of stability in Urbanite Theatre.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 22, 2016
Stable Ground: Urbanite Theatre hits its stride

Urbanite Theatre was created to breathe new life into Sarasota’s theater scene. Now, after two years, it’s coming into its own.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • June 22, 2016
The 'Relativity' theory: Exploring Einstein's hidden life

Florida Studio Theatre's new play explores the parts of mathmetician's life that don't quite add up.

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John Ewing, Darren Ankersmit, Ciera Coleman, Jesse Coleman and Todd Weissfeld. Courtesy of Cassolette.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 22, 2016
Return to Form: Cassolette reunites for first show in three years

It's been three years since Cassolette's last show. Now the band is back with new songs — and a new energy.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 22, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 23

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Moran Katz
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  • June LeBell
  • June 19, 2016
Music Review: Sarasota Music Festival

The annual festival draws a bevy of international talent.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 15, 2016
JDub's Brewing Co. to donate portion of beer sales to victims of Orlando shooting

$1 from each beer sale this week will benefit the victims of the mass shooting.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 15, 2016
If You Blend It: Michael's On East turns up the heat in blended-burger competition

Executive Chef Jamil Pineda created the Mighty Mushroom burger for the James Beard Foundation competition.

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Ariel Blue. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 15, 2016
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe presents 'The Colored Museum'

WBTT joins theaters across America in simultaneous staged readings of this production, exploring satire, self and signifying.

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 15, 2016
Madly Mozart: The Players presents 'Cosi'

'Cosi' explores a production of 'Cosi fan tutte' at a mental institution. It’s not as crazy as it sounds.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2016
Drink This: Spiced Mango Falernum

This cocktail shows off the versatility of tequila.

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