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An Artspace project — such as the Sailboat Bend lofts in Fort Lauderdale — could be managed in perpetuity by the nonprofit organization to ensure it remains affordable.
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  • David Conway
  • July 27, 2015
Arts Alliance readies Artspace fundraising push

In need of $40,000 for the next stage of a possible artist live/work housing project, the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County is asking the public to help chip in.

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Rick Springfield will rock out the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on October 15
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  • Nick Reichert
  • July 27, 2015
Rick Springfield to rock out the Van Wezel

The 1980s singer-songwriter and actor will perform with The Romantics on Oct. 15

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Julie Leach with Bernard and Lois Watson
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  • July 26, 2015
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe fundraiser for Soul Crooners 2

WBTT held a sneak-peak performance for supporters.

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  • July 26, 2015
Theater Review: 'Over the River and Through the Woods'

It's a family affair at Florida Studio Theatre.

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  • July 26, 2015
Film Review: 'Southpaw'

Jake Gyllenhaal doesn't pull any punches in the new film, "Southpaw."

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BUSTED: This week in police reports — 8.13.15
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  • July 24, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, July 23

BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, July 23

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  • July 24, 2015
This weekend in Sarasota: Friday, July 24

This weekend in Sarasota: Friday, July 24

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  • July 23, 2015
Do This: Sex Trivia at Growler's Pub

Do This: Sex Trivia at Growler's Pub

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Marta Jimenez and Aida Gilroy
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 22, 2015
Art Center Sarasota's "Noche Cubana"

Art Center Sarasota hosted “Noche Cubana” on Wednesday, July 22, at Art Center Sarasota.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 22, 2015
Do This: Sample Sarasota - A Twilight Foodie Market

Do This: Sample Sarasota - A Twilight Foodie Market

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  • By Jennifer McPheeters
  • July 22, 2015
Summer play book

Book reviewer Jennifer McPheeters shares what titles you don’t want to miss this summer.

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Arthur Keyser, Connie Schindewolf and Jeffery Kin, all playwrights, are ready to make their plays better at the 2015 Players New Play Festival.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • July 22, 2015
Local Drama: The new play’s the thing

Local playwrights vie for their time in the spotlight at The Players’ New Play Festival. The winner will see his or her play take center stage in August.

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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk
  • July 21, 2015
Let's Talk Locks: A brand new hue

Let's Talk Locks: A brand new hue

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  • July 20, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, July 20

This week in Sarasota: Monday, July 20

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Chuck Conlon and Jenny Aldrich Walker share a tender, happy moment as Dave Downer looks on in "Thanks for the Memories" by Marvin Albert. Photo by Jay Goldman.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • July 19, 2015
Theater Review: 'The Customer Is Always Right'

Starlite Players shine in "The Customer Is Always Right."

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