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The Austin, TX improv comedy troupe will perform and teach after the Sarasota Improv Festival at the Florida Studio Theatre
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • July 8, 2015
Available Cupholders extend Florida Studio Theatre residency with workshops and shows

The Austin, TX improv comedy troupe will perform their trademark video/improv comedy show "Crass Menagerie."

  • Arts + Culture
Jorge Blanco works with his hands and his work board to create his universe of bright and geometric humans.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • July 8, 2015
Studio Space: Jorge Blanco

Though the bright colors and slices of every day life may seem cheerful and care free, when sculptor Jorge Blanco is in his home studio workshop it’s all about one thing: serious sculpture.

  • Arts + Culture
Brendan Coudal through his coast and retro art has found not only a passion but a living.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • July 8, 2015
Brendan Coudal paints Florida's nostalgic paradise

Brendan Coudal embodies the Florida lifestyle. The avid fisherman captures scenes from his everyday life on canvas.

  • Arts + Culture
meteoreyesweb
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 7, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, July 6

This week in Sarasota: Monday, July 6

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  • Things To Do
Members of the Bubble Dance Co. performing their work set inside a racquetball court.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • July 7, 2015
Fuzión Dance Artists present Second Annual Summer Dance Festival

Running July 25 through Aug. 1 at the New College of Florida, the festival will feature intensives, presentations and a special performance by the Bubble Dance Co.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 6, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Fourth of July in Sarasota

PHOTO GALLERY: Fourth of July in Sarasota

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  • Things To Do
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 6, 2015
Darwin's on 4th closes

Darwin's on 4th closes

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Due to rainy weather during its live music day, the Harvey Milk Festival is hosting a fundraiser July 11 at THROB Nightclub.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • July 6, 2015
Harvey Milk Festival hosting fundraiser on July 11

Due to rain at this year's live music event, the festival is holding an essential fundraiser at THROB Nightclub

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • July 6, 2015
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens host 4th of July Family Bash

Food and fun were in plenty supply as Sarasota families spent all afternoon waiting for the 4th of July fireworks

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • July 6, 2015
Music on Main 4th of July Weekend

Despite stormy forecasts, music and fair lovers came out to celebrate the holiday weekend in Lakewood Ranch

  • Arts + Culture
Patrick Noonan, Michael Daly and Tom Patterson in "The Hounds of Baskerville." Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 6, 2015
Theater Review: 'The Hound of the Baskervilles'

Theater Review: 'The Hound of the Baskervilles'

  • Arts + Entertainment
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copsweb
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 2, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, July 2

BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, July 2

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piespints
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 2, 2015
Pies and Pints participants share proceeds with All Faiths Food Bank

Pies and Pints participants share proceeds with All Faiths Food Bank

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Fiction author Chinelo Okparanta will be one of the featured speakers at Florida Studio Theatre on July 9
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • July 2, 2015
Hermitage to present female writers summit at Florida Studio Theatre

Jackie Sibblies Drury, Camille Dungy and Chinelo Okparanta to speak at FST on July 9

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 2, 2015
TWIS Asks: TapMap

TWIS Asks: TapMap

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