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TWIS (1)
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 16, 2014
Another man's treasure: Chefs collaborate for inaugural Trash Fish Dinner

Another man's treasure: Chefs collaborate for inaugural Trash Fish Dinner

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"Shelfie" — the new selfie
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 16, 2014
Hot Flash: Shelfie - the new selfie

There is another category taking over Instagram posts - the 'shelfie.'

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A few upcoming local auditions taking place are seeking actors, musical theater performers, tenors and Asian American children.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 16, 2014
Upcoming auditions seek new talent

A few upcoming local auditions taking place are seeking actors, musical theater performers, tenors and Asian American children.

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"I think there are millions of people walking around on scripts that have missed the star of their life," Kate Alexander says. "Be the thriving essence of who you are — it could be anything."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 16, 2014
Flipping the script

Kate Alexander, associate director of Florida Studio Theatre, finds life works out best when you veer from a script and let life lead you toward your potential.

  • Arts + Culture
Charlie Albright
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 16, 2014
Spotlight: LeBell composes 2015 Music Monday series

The annual music speaker series hosted by June LeBell has already sold more than 700 subscriptions for the upcoming season. And that was before speakers had been announced.

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    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 16, 2014
Ranch royalty, Mediterranean style

As with many Florida homes, the Mediterranean style is an area favorite.

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    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 16, 2014
Hot Flash: Stacked for Summer

Are you stacked for summer? When it comes to wearing bracelets, more is always better.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 15, 2014
WATCH: Sarasota Parkour Facility

WATCH: Sarasota Parkour Facility

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  • Things To Do
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 15, 2014
Sarasota Ballet welcomes two Royal Ballet School graduates

Lily Howes and Barny Sharrat, graduates of The Royal Ballet School and newly added company members of Sarasota Ballet, will be in good company in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
'Le Chef'
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • July 14, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Le Chef'

'Le Chef' is the latest foodie film guaranteed to tickle your taste buds as well as your funny bone.

  • Arts + Culture
SONY DSC
    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • July 12, 2014
Sardinian specialties stand out at new Sardinia Restaurant

Sardinian specialties stand out at new Sardinia Restaurant

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 11, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, July 11

Weekend's best bets: Friday, July 11

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FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 11, 2014
Laughs on demand: FST Improv Festival

Laughs on demand: FST Improv Festival

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Carl Seiger
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 11, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Clearly Invisible ... Magic Up Close with Carl Seiger'

'Clearly Invisible ... Magic Up Close with Carl Seiger' runs through Aug. 3, at Florida Studio Theatre.

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Arbeit
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Florida Flavor

Florida Flavor is the biggest juried all-media show Art Center Sarasota hosts all year. Every gallery at the center is filled with work from artists on the gulf-coast. The second annual Florida Flavor show opened Thursday, July 10 and hangs through Aug. 15.

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