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Manatee 9/11 Remembrance Ride

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  • September 13, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'The Drop'

James Gandolfini's final film performance in "The Drop" is nothing short of perfection.

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Jeffery Kin and Bob Trisolini star in "Lend Me A Tenor."
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THEATER REVIEW: 'Lend Me A Tenor'

Marty Fugate reviews Ken Ludwig's "Lend Me a Tenor," which is now playing at the Players.

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  • September 11, 2014
TWIS Asks: Brandan Odums, visiting New Orleans street artist

TWIS Asks: Brandan Odums, visiting New Orleans street artist

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The social calendar calls

Black Tie is collecting events for the 2014-2015 Black Tie social calendar -- make sure your organization is included.

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  • September 10, 2014
Creekside Drinks: The dog days of summer

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  • September 10, 2014
Eager to tease: Black Diamond Burlesque celebrates four years

Eager to tease: Black Diamond Burlesque celebrates four years

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  • September 10, 2014
Pat Pettit: Shape shifter

Furniture maker Pat Pettit is turning her old wood scraps into art.

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"In real life you're stuck in one personality; on stage you can be anybody, from an ancient wizard to a showgirl," says Amanda Heisey.
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  • September 10, 2014
Spotlight: The many stages of Amanda Heisey

As Shakespeare once said, "All the world is a stage." The multitalented Amanda Heisey would agree.

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  • September 8, 2014
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The Cocktail Couple: Breaking bread with Boardwalk Food Company

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  • September 8, 2014
That Fit Girl: Four common fitness fallacies debunked

That Fit Girl: Four common fitness fallacies debunked

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  • September 8, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: A Tribute to William E. Schmidt Featuring The American Spiritual Ensemble

Sarasota arts organizations benefited from the William Schmidt touch.

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  • September 5, 2014
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  • September 5, 2014
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