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  • Nick Friedman
  • August 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Craft Brew Fest

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Craft Brew Fest

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Weekend's best bets: Friday, Nov. 21
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  • Nick Friedman
  • August 22, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Aug. 22

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Aug. 22

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  • August 22, 2014
Blu Mangrove Grill: A destination dining spot on the water

Blu Mangrove Grill: A destination dining spot on the water

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  • August 21, 2014
Vocal Vixens warm up for cabaret performances

Vocal Vixens warm up for cabaret performances

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  • August 20, 2014
The Cocktail Couple: What's in the flask of Christian Hershman?

The Cocktail Couple: What's in the flask of Christian Hershman?

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Purging a basket of newly harvested clams. Photo courtesy of Sam Farkas.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 20, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN - Local Field Trip: Two Docks Shellfish

Join chef Tommy Klauber on a field trip to harvest fresh local clams with family owned Two Docks Shellfish. Then go in the kitchen at the USF Culinary Innovation Lab as chef Klauber prepares a lemongrass clam pan roast with green curry.

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"It's hard because you have to think backward and save all the lights," Rita Rust says. "With other mediums you can just add them on at some point."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 20, 2014
'Guiding Light'

As a part of the Light Chasers plein air painters, watercolorist Rita Rust always looks for the light. She strives for simplicity in her strokes.

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The Fabulous Independent Film Festival presents Tom Murray's final film Aug. 23, at Burns Court Cinemas.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 20, 2014
Spotlight: Tom Murray's vision lives through his films

The Fabulous Independent Film Festival presents Tom Murray's final film Aug. 23, at Burns Court Cinemas.

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Photos by Cat Pennenga Photography
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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • August 20, 2014
Just Married: Kristin Kurzydlo and Colin Marvin

Kristin Kurzydlo and Colin Marvin were married March 29, at The Ringling Museum.

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  • By Nicole Thompson
  • August 19, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Selva Grill

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Selva Grill

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  • August 19, 2014
Café Americano: New dinner menu; same great location

Café Americano: New dinner menu; same great location

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  • By Nicole Unger
  • August 18, 2014
Day Trippin' — Sarasota Bayfront Park

Day Trippin' — Sarasota Bayfront Park

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"Tarzan: The Musical" runs through Aug. 24, at Manatee Players.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • August 18, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Tarzan'

Everybody's favorite noble savage is having a swinging time at the Manatee Players.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • August 17, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Land Ho'

'Land Ho!' is a rare gem among the less-than-dazzling list of summer films.

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Guests enjoyed samplings of more than 50 beers from around the world at Morton’s Market Celebration of Brewing.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Morton's Market Celebration of Brewing

Guests enjoyed samples of more than 50 beers at Morton's Market Celebration of Brewing Saturday, Aug. 16, at Morton's Gourmet Market.

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