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  • June 4, 2015
TWIS Asks: La Dona Donuts

TWIS Asks: La Dona Donuts

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Jim Shirley, executive director of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, helps lead the grant-making process funded by the Tourist Development Tax
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  • Nick Reichert
  • June 3, 2015
Sarasota County Commission approves 2016 arts grants

The commission awarded $1.81 million in grants to 34 organizations

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Robert Levin, current artistic director of the Sarasota Music Festival, will step down in 2017.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • June 3, 2015
Encore performances

Robert Levin will step down from his role as organizer of the Sarasota Music Festival in 2017, after 10 years of leadership.

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Students Samantha Lane and Katherine Herbert and educator Ben Plocher have a summer home at the Sarasota Youth Opera Summer Camp. Photo by Nick Reichert.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • June 3, 2015
Summer Stage

A local summer program helps any student ages 8 to 18 to learn one of the most intimidating forms of art: opera.

  • Arts + Culture
Known for her roles onstage in "Wicked" and television for "Pushing Daisies" and "Glee," Chenoweth is currently starring on Broadway in her Tony Award-nominated turn in the acclaimed revival of "On the Twentieth Century."
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • June 2, 2015
Kristin Chenoweth coming to the Van Wezel

The Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress will perform on February 27, 2016.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 2, 2015
New Kids on the Block: Calusa Brewing Co. fosters craft beer community

New Kids on the Block: Calusa Brewing Co. fosters craft beer community

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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 1, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, June 1

Week's best bets: Monday, June 1

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • May 31, 2015
Film Review: 'Aloha'

Film Review: 'Aloha'

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David Finch, David M. Lutken, Helen Jean Russell and Darcie Deaville in Asolo Rep's production of "Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie." Photo by Gary W. Sweetman.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • May 31, 2015
Theater Review: 'Woody Sez'

Theater Review: 'Woody Sez'

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  • Nick Reichert
  • May 31, 2015
Opening night reception of "Woody Sez"

"Woody Sez: The Life and Music and Woody Guthrie" opened at Asolo Repertory Theatre

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 29, 2015
Weekend's best bets: Friday, May 29

Weekend's best bets: Friday, May 29

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BUSTED: This week in police reports — 8.06.15
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 28, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, May 28

BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, May 28

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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 28, 2015
Fine dining on a budget: Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week

Fine dining on a budget: Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week

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    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • May 28, 2015
Savor Sarasota 10th Anniversary Preview

Michael's Wine Cellar hosted the preview of the tenth community-wide culinary event

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 27, 2015
White Picket Produce: Organic food at your doorstep

White Picket Produce: Organic food at your doorstep

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