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Ben Rosenbach and Nathan Kaufman. Photo by FST
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  • March 17, 2016
Theater review: 'My Name is Asher Lev'

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Hasidim

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  • March 17, 2016
Sarasota Film Festival announces 2016 lineup

The annual festival discussed this year's highlights at its kickoff party.

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  • March 16, 2016
Drink This: Golden Sunset

Enjoy the tropical beauty of a Siesta Key sunset in a simple, refreshing cocktail.

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Andrea Dasha Reich
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  • March 16, 2016
Depth Perception: An artist's quest for dimension

Working in the unusual medium of epoxy resin, Andrea Dasha Reich digs below the surface.

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Robert Gaglio guides a tour, as guests eat at their first stop, Shore.
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  • March 16, 2016
A Bite of History: Key Culinary Tours

Key Culinary Tours unlocks the rich history — and cuisine — of Sarasota.

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Avan Lava
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  • March 16, 2016
Scene and Heard

Scene and Heard

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Artistic Director and Choreographer Leymis Bolanos WIlmott
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  • March 16, 2016
The Joy of Dance

By taking a step back from performing, Leymis Bolaños Wilmott has found a new appreciation for dance.

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  • March 16, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 17

A list of our favorite events taking place this week

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Ally Farzetta and A.K. Murtadha in Asolo Rep's production of "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner." Photo by John Revisky.
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  • March 15, 2016
Theater review: 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner'

“Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” opens a time capsule on 1967.

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Guy Braunstein
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  • March 13, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 6

'Our Town' delights with a beautifully presented, exciting performance.

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  • March 13, 2016
Film review: '10 Cloverfield Lane'

'10 Cloverfield Lane' is a cleverly constructed nail-biter, reminiscent of Hitchcock.

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Peggy Roeder, Ally Farzetta, Mark Jacoby, and A.K. Murtadha in "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner." Photo by John Revisky.
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  • March 9, 2016
Old themes remain relevant in America

Nearly 50 years after its release, 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner' is as relevant as ever.

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Tal Brody celebrates the historic victory.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • March 9, 2016
A Miracle on Hardwood: A new documentary relives the game that united a nation

Closing out the seventh annual Milman-Kover Jewish Film Festival, "On the Map" remembers the historic Maccabi Tel Aviv victory over Russia.

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  • March 9, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 10

A look at our favorite events this week.

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Photos by Jessica Salmond Intrigued by the natural beauty of wood grain, Harry Bandish began crafting intricate wooden keepsake boxes, or pods, in his garage studio 10 years ago.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 9, 2016
Working with the grain

With his intricate wooden pods, Harry Bandish proves not all art is hung on a wall.

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