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UPDATE: Chillounge Night rescheduled due to forecast
  • By Nicole Unger
  • September 2, 2014
Day Trippin' — Land paddling at Nathan Benderson Park

Day Trippin' — Land paddling at Nathan Benderson Park

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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 2, 2014
Boardwalk Food Company and Big Top team up for tasting event

Boardwalk Food Company and Big Top team up for tasting event

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"A Five Star Life"
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  • Pam Nadon
  • August 31, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'A Five Star Life'

"A Five Star Life" is a globetrotting film that never really goes anywhere.

  • Arts + Culture
Gianni Damaia and Eve Caballero in The Players' "That Wasn't Me," which runs through Aug. 31. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 29, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'That Wasn't Me'

Llywelyn Jones' "That Wasn't Me" is having its premiere at The Players Theatre. You have until this Sunday to see it, but be warned, this review contains spoilers.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 29, 2014
Resourceful dwelling on display at State of the Arts Gallery

The prototype of a patent-pending multi-use portable dwelling is on display at State of the Arts Gallery.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Nick Friedman
  • August 28, 2014
Club shred: Guitarists tune up for 'Night of the Axes II'

Club shred: Guitarists tune up for 'Night of the Axes II'

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  • Nick Friedman
  • August 28, 2014
TWIS Tour Guide: Where to watch college football

TWIS Tour Guide: Where to watch college football

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  • By Alicia King
  • August 28, 2014
Too Cool For School: 10 must-have savvy office supplies

Too Cool For School: 10 must-have savvy office supplies

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The Rouchers' airy living room was the location of many great Jazz Club parties. A triptych by Syd Solomon, at right, adds color to the space. The painting at center is by David Shapiro.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • August 27, 2014
Home of the Month: The Music and the Memories

A Siesta Key home masterfully embodies the Sarasota art world.

  • Arts + Culture
Kennedy Center teaching artist Karen Erickson leads the children in an arts integrated lesson while teachers observe from library stacks. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 27, 2014
Spotlight: Any Given Child paints a bright future for students

This year, the Sarasota County Schools system is fostering creativity even more.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 27, 2014
Beyond the Business: Asparagus

Since her days working in an antique store on Park Avenue in Orlando, Elizabeth Bentley has had a dream to own a store. In January 2013, she opened Asparagus in Towles Court.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Kim and Robert Livengood
  • August 26, 2014
The Cocktail Couple: Playing matchmaker at the Emmys

The Cocktail Couple: Playing matchmaker at the Emmys

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  • By Nicole Unger
  • August 26, 2014
Day Trippin' — South Lido Park

Day Trippin' — South Lido Park

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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk
  • August 25, 2014
The Eyes Have It: Part 2

The Eyes Have It: Part 2

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Sally Pettibon’s ‘Flying a Sign’ exhibition at Two Columns Gallery features photographs of unique signs from people asking for money on the side of the street.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sally Pettibon's 'Flying a Sign' Exhibition

Sally Pettibon's photography exhibition 'Flying a Sign' opened Friday, Aug. 22, at Two Columns Gallery.

  • Arts + Culture
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