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Music Half Marathon medals. Photo by Amanda Morales.
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  • February 1, 2016
Turned Up: Sarasota Music Half Marathon returns

Sarasota Music Half Marathon rocks downtown for second year.

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  • February 1, 2016
Music review: 'Aida'

Verdi’s 'Aida' Sails into Sarasota Opera House.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • January 29, 2016
Theater review: 'Living on Love'

Broad comedy and larger-than-life characters make for big laughs.

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  • January 29, 2016
Music review: Renée Fleming

The renowned soprano soloist performed with Sarasota Orchestra.

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  • January 27, 2016
Solomon Shenker to open new deli in former Main Street Applebee's

Shenker is partnering with Jesse Biter to open Sol's NYC Deli.

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  • January 27, 2016
City renames Pineapple Avenue in honor of Sarasota Opera's Verdi Cycle

The block between First and Main streets will temporarily be renamed "Verdi Place."

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  • January 27, 2016
Music review: Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

An eloquent concert — in program and execution

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  • January 27, 2016
Around the World at World Bites Kafe

World Bites Kafe invites customers to travel the world — one bite at a time.

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Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
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  • January 27, 2016
Scene and Heard

The latest buzz in Sarasota's arts and entertainment community

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Renbourn Chock and Ashley Strand.
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  • January 27, 2016
Class Clowns: New College takes the stage at McCurdy's

New College students take over McCurdy's for a night of stand-up comedy.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • January 26, 2016
Theater Review: 'Ah, Wilderness'

A Long Night's Journey Into Comedy

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  • January 26, 2016
Film review: 'Anomalisa'

Charlie Kaufman's surreal new stop-motion film is surprisingly sweet.

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  • January 26, 2016
Black Muse: Powerful African American art at Art Center Sarasota

Art Center Sarasota showcases powerful works by African-American artists.

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  • June LeBell
  • January 24, 2016
Music review: Artist Series Concerts: 'Les Amies'

The trio, consisting of Carol Winincenc, Cynthis Phelps and Nancy Allen, wowed audiences at the Historic Asolo Theatre.

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  • January 22, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 28

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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