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Ann Morrison. Photo by Blake Walton.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 4, 2015
Theater Review: SaraSolo Festival

The SaraSolo Festival celebrates the power of one.

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“Child with Doll” by Gabriele Münter
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • March 4, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Nick Reichert highlights the top A&E events to attend this week in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
A vocal student at the State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota, Natalie Almeter plans to pursue a career in opera.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • March 4, 2015
The Next Level

After getting her start in the youth opera, Natalie Almeter moves to the main stage in Sarasota Opera’s ‘The Marriage of Figaro.’

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antipasto
    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • March 3, 2015
Flavio's: Iconic, casual Italian dining on Siesta Key

Flavio's: Iconic, casual Italian dining on Siesta Key

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dean-lambert
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 3, 2015
Downtown World of Beer location to open April 7

Downtown World of Beer location to open April 7

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  • Eat + Drink
The Harvey Milk Festival will be May 14 to 16 this year.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • March 3, 2015
Harvey Milk Festival announces this year's music lineup

Beach Day, Chasing Jonah, Jami Gee, RedFeather, Amythyst Kiah & Her Chest of Glass, Lost Lander, Yip Deceiver, MeteorEYES, Kodak to Graph, Bright Light Bright Light

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key resident Madelyn Spoll urges the Town Commission to move as fast as possible with a Bayfront Park plan.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 3, 2015
Sticker shock: $3.9 million Bayfront estimate

The Longboat Key Town Commission temporarily puts the concept plan in park to allow Town Manager Dave Bullock to bring costs down.

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oriolesfinal
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 2, 2015
This week's best bets: March 2 - 8

This week's best bets: March 2 - 8

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Ricardo Rhodes danced the role of Apollo in George Balanchine's "Apollo." Courtesy Photo
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • March 1, 2015
Dance Review: Sarasota Ballet tributes Rudolf Nureyev

The Sarasota Ballet performed George Balanchine's "Apollo," Sir Frederick Ashton's "Jazz Calendar" and Rudolf Nureyev's "Raymonda Act III."

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"Leviathan" is now playing
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 1, 2015
Film Review: 'Leviathan'

"Leviathan" is now playing in theaters in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Dick Hyman
    By
  • June LeBell
  • March 1, 2015
Music Review: Dick Hyman with Venice Symphony

The Venice Symphony premieres Hyman piano concerto in Venice, FL.

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derby
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 27, 2015
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Feb. 27

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Feb. 27

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fire3
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 27, 2015
Home explosion kills one in Colonial Oaks

Home explosion kills one in Colonial Oaks

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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 26, 2015
WATCH: State of Jobs 2015

WATCH: State of Jobs 2015

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  • By Kourtney Kalahar
  • February 25, 2015
WATCH: That Fit Girl: The bikini-body workout — no equipment needed!

WATCH: That Fit Girl: The bikini-body workout — no equipment needed!

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