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Mary Anne Servian has been with the Sarasota Ballet since 2010.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 16, 2016
Sarasota Ballet releases Managing Director Mary Anne Servian

Servian, who had been with the company since 2010, was released today.

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Joe McGranaghan. Photo by Cliff Roles.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • February 15, 2016
Theatre review: 'Stupid F%#*ing Bird'

Flight of the post-modern seagull

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Photo by Rod Millington
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  • June LeBell
  • February 14, 2016
Music review: 'Fidelio'

Sarasota Opera's spot-on production of 'Fidelio' offers a change of pace.

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  • February 11, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 18

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Photo by Matthew Holler
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 10, 2016
Theater review: 'Outside Mullingar'

Grace and mysticism abound in 'Outside Mullingar'

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  • February 10, 2016
Orchestrating 'Aida'

The Sarasota Opera opens the final season of its Verdi Cycle with 'Aida' — the largest production in the company's history. What does it take to pull it all off?

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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 10, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 11

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Eliza Ladd
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  • Marty Fugate
  • February 10, 2016
Bodies in motion

In "Selfie of the Ancients," Eliza Ladd melds art forms to explore enduring themes of human nature.

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Sergei Dogadin
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  • June LeBell
  • February 8, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 4

Mostly Mozart at the Sarasota Orchestra

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Photo by Rod Millington
    By
  • June LeBell
  • February 7, 2016
Music review: 'Cosí fan tutte'

Sarasota Opera meets Mozart in "Cosí fan tutte"

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  • February 7, 2016
Oscar Picks

Our picks for the 88th Academy Awards, airing Feb. 28.

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  • February 3, 2016
Espresso yourself: The Clever Cup opens in Gulf Gate

A new Gulf Gate coffee shop combines java and jewelry.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • February 2, 2016
Theater review: SaraSolo Festival

Second annual festival showcases solo talent.

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  • February 2, 2016
Film review: 'The Finest Hours'

A true story honoring the brave

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  • February 2, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 4

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