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Ringling College breaks ground on Basch Visual Arts Center

The college hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new state-of-the-art facility.

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The theater will open the Arnold Simonsen Players Studio this September in the new Rosemary Square development.

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The master pottery artist breaks the mold.

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Out and About Coffee takes craft java out of the shop and onto downtown Sarasota’s streets.

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The lie, the whole lie and nothing but the lie

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Independent Jones is building a grassroots movement to pave the way for a dedicated music venue.

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Perlman Music Program celebrates its 12th year on the Suncoast.

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Once considered untouchable, Sarasota Ballet revives ‘Marguerite and Armand.’

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