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Graciany Miranda and Kate Alexander in "Taking Shakespeare," at Florida Studio Theatre. Photo by Brian Braun.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 27, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Taking Shakespeare'

Marty Fugate reviews "Taking Shakespeare," which runs through Aug. 17, at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • July 27, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'A Most Wanted Man'

Philip Seymour Hoffman gives the best performance of his career in 'A Most Wanted Man.'

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 25, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, July 25

Weekend's best bets: Friday, July 25

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Kendall Peacock’s favorite pastry she made was butterscotch fudge
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mattison's Forty-One cooking camp

Mattison's Forty-One has hosted a cooking camp for campers ages 11 through 14 for the past four years. It's so popular the four week-long camps limited to 15 campers gets full the first day of signups - there's always a waiting list.

  • Arts + Culture
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    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • July 24, 2014
Jeff's: super casual, seriously chopped salads and more

Jeff's: super casual, seriously chopped salads and more

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  • By Nicole Unger
  • July 24, 2014
Day Trippin' — Point of Rocks, Siesta Key

Day Trippin' — Point of Rocks, Siesta Key

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Three experienced performers lead the cast of Cabaret: Tony DeNiro is the Emcee, Kaitlyn Terpstra is nightclub singer Sally Bowles and Patrick Mounce is writer Cliff Bradshaw. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 24, 2014
'Cabaret' prepares students for professional career

Students prepare for career in acting at Venice Theatre during the Summer Stock Program. Kaitlyn Terpstra, a graduate of the program who is studying theater, is the model they hope to achieve through the program.

  • Arts + Culture
motorworks
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 23, 2014
Motorworks Brewing begins bar and restaurant distribution

Motorworks Brewing begins bar and restaurant distribution

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 23, 2014
Motorworks Brewing begins distribution

Motorworks Brewing begins distribution

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This week, local organizations are seeking artists, writers, actors and college students for an arts internship.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 23, 2014
AUDITIONS: Calling artists, writers, actors and college students

Here's a round up of this week's arts-related opportunities in the Sarasota area.

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Photos by Heather Merriman and courtesy of Detlev von Kessel
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • July 23, 2014
Home of the Month: Orange Blossom special

An elegant downtown apartment showcases Sarasota's past and present.

  • Arts + Culture
Patrick Ward, Daniel Rodriguez and Ricardo Graziano
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 23, 2014
'The Secret Garden' comes up roses

Sarasota Ballet's world premiere of Will Tuckett's 'The Secret Garden' is no garden-variety production.

  • Arts + Culture
SYV sings on the staircase at the Opera Garnier. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 23, 2014
Where Are They? Sarasota Young Voices take Paris

For nine days, beginning June 22, Sarasota Young Voices Chamber choir, a 14-woman ensemble, went to Paris -- the first time the group, founded in 2007, has traveled overseas.

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  • By Amanda Heisey
  • July 22, 2014
Curtain Call: A first look at The Players Theatre New Play Festival

Curtain Call: A first look at The Players Theatre New Play Festival

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk
  • July 22, 2014
Let's talk locks: Summer hair to beat the heat

Let's talk locks: Summer hair to beat the heat

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