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"Phoenix"
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  • Pam Nadon
  • August 19, 2015
Film review: 'Phoenix'

Christian Petzold's subtle thriller examines love, betrayal and rebirth

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dessertcocktails
  • By Matthew Serrano
  • August 19, 2015
Creekside Drinks: Dessert cocktails

Creekside Drinks: Dessert cocktails

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Members of the reformed SARTQ, an artist collective, as they prepare for their inaugural show "Here and Now" at the State of the Arts gallery.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • August 19, 2015
SARTQ 2.0

The diverse artist collective returns after a three-year hiatus with a fresh lineup, a debut show and a new vision for the Sarasota arts scene.

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"Old Enough to Know Better"
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  • Marty Fugate
  • August 18, 2015
Theater review: 'Old Enough to Know Better: Aging Well in Sarasota'

A lighter look at lessons learned in time

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Urbanite Theatre
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 18, 2015
Theater review: "Isaac's Eye"

Lucas Hnath's play pushes biographical boundaries at Urbanite Theatre

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  • August 17, 2015
SARTQ opens "Here and Now" at the State of the Arts Gallery

The 16-member artist collective's first show runs through August 29.

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  • Nick Reichert
  • August 17, 2015
Urbanite Theatre opens "Isaac's Eye" by Lucas Hnath

The last show in the theater's inaugural summer season runs until Sept. 6

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TWIS - Black Diamond
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  • Amanda Morales
  • August 14, 2015
Black Diamond Burlesque set to tease Asolo audience

Black Diamond Burlesque set to tease Asolo audience

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TWIS - sartq group
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  • Nick Reichert
  • August 14, 2015
SARTQ returns to SRQ

SARTQ returns to SRQ

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BUSTED: This week in police reports — 8.13.15
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  • Nick Friedman
  • August 14, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports — 8.13.15

BUSTED: This week in police reports — 8.13.15

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"Bad Government (from Allegory of Good and Bad Government)" by Carrie Ann Baade
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  • Nick Reichert
  • August 13, 2015
Back and Forth: Thinking in Paint opens at The Ringling

The first ever exhibition of current Florida State University faculty runs from August 14 to Oct. 25.

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Renée Fleming will make her Sarasota debut with Anu Tali and the Sarasota Orchestra at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on January 27.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • August 13, 2015
Renée Fleming to perform at the Van Wezel on January 27

The acclaimed soprano will make her Sarasota debut with Anu Tali and the Sarasota Orchestra

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floridacaneweb
  • By Nicole Thompson
  • August 13, 2015
Day Trippin' — The Florida Distillery

Day Trippin' — The Florida Distillery

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  • August 12, 2015
Photo Gallery: Summer Chef Jam

Photo Gallery: Summer Chef Jam

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Rebekah Mandeville Gelvin, Mandeville Beer Garden
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 12, 2015
Recipe For Success: Rebekah Mandeville Gelvin

Do you frequent the same local eateries and see the same faces each time you go? This feature helps you get to know those faces a little better.

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