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2010 Italy and America collaboration (courtesy Venice Theatre)
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  • June 12, 2014
aactWorldFest 2014 brings $1 million impact

Beginning Monday, June 16 Venice Theatre will host a week-long international community theater festival dubbed aactWorldFest 2014.

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  • June 11, 2014
Let's talk locks: The big bang theory

Let's talk locks: The big bang theory

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"Baritones Unbound" runs through June 29, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
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  • June 11, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Baritones Unbound'

'Baritones Unbound' is making a joyful noise in the latest Asolo Rep production.

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  • June 11, 2014
Let's hear it for the Boyce

The Sarasota-based Manzano brothers of Boyce Avenue shot their first video in their parents' garage. Now, they have more YouTube subscribers than Lady GaGa.

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"Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe was very grassroots but fun," says Apphia Campbell of the first year. "It was nice to be a part of something at the beginning — I have more appreciation for it now that I started my own theater group."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 11, 2014
Spotlight: Campbell finds her voice in new production

Apphia Campbell made her return to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe June 10, when she opened the one-woman show, "Black Is The Color Of My Voice."

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  • June 11, 2014
Just Married: Kayla Lewis and Josh Olsen

Kayla Lewis and Josh Olsen were married May 3, at The Ringling.

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  • June 11, 2014
Three Things: The Very Best

Sarasota has homes and estates that can dazzle the world and attract buyers with the deepest of pockets.

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  • June 10, 2014
VIDEO: McCurdy's Comedy Theatre Pre-Grand Opening

VIDEO: McCurdy's Comedy Theatre Pre-Grand Opening

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  • June 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: McCurdy's Comedy Theatre Pre-Grand Opening Fundraiser

McCurdy's Comedy Theatre hosted a pre-grand opening ceremony Monday, June 9, in its new downtown Sarasota location. 

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Buying a Father's Day gift for dad can sometimes be a challenge. BT has you covered.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 10, 2014
Hot Flash: Gifts for dad

With Father's Day coming up June 15, we rounded up great gift ideas for dad.

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  • By Ila Edwards
  • June 9, 2014
Cheers to Dad

Cheers to Dad

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"Pump Boys and Dinettes" runs through June 29, at Florida Studio Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 8, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Pump Boys and Dinettes'

'Pump Boys and Dinettes' is now serving customers in Sarasota.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • June 8, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Jodorowsky's Dune'

Prepare to be astounded as one of the most passionate filmmakers in the history of movie making tells a great story.

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  • June 7, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Music Festival

June LeBell reviews the first concert of the Sarasota Music Festival.

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  • June 6, 2014
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Weekend's best bets: Friday, June 6

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