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Beer Box packs up for downtown move

Beer Box packs up for downtown move

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Lauren Walsh with the secret garden décor
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Friends of Sarasota Ballet

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet met for an end of the season meeting June 2, at Michael's On East Ballroom.

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  • June 1, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: The Artist Series Concerts - Ollarsaba and Hill

Read June LeBell's review of the Artist Series Concerts' weekend performance.

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  • June 1, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Chef'

The new film 'Chef' is a heavenly slice of life that will steal your heart as it tickles your taste buds.

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Hope Averill, 12, gets her hair done before she performs a solo dance
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Players End of Year Showcase

The Players Theatre of Sarasota hosted a performance for its students enrolled in studio classes on May 30 at the theater. Students age 5 to 77 demonstrated knowledge they learned in on-camera to stage acting, hip hop to tap dance, youth and adult singing and students.

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  • May 30, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, May 30

Weekend's best bets: Friday, May 30

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  • May 30, 2014
Factory Girl: Triple the Style

Factory Girl: Triple the Style

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  • May 29, 2014
After inaugural year, Inspiration Academy reflects on mentorship

After inaugural year, Inspiration Academy reflects on mentorship

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  • May 28, 2014
TWIS Asks: Greg Gentile of Get Fit Fuel

TWIS Asks: Greg Gentile of Get Fit Fuel

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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 28, 2014
Gloria Musicae to audition new singers

Gloria Musicae is a professional vocal ensemble. Each year, the ensemble hosts auditions for interested singers. These will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 28, and 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 29.

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"I would say that within the smaller jurisdiction of the profession of music that there won't be anybody of quality that hasn't heard of Sarasota Music Festival in its 50 years," Paul Wolfe says.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 28, 2014
Golden Anniversary

As the Sarasota Music Festival turns 50, its founder, Paul Wolfe, is proud to see his students become masters.

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"We call it like we see it," Jack Littman-Quinn says of his and his wife's food reviews.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 28, 2014
Food reviewers love to share their meals

Jack and Beth Littman-Quinn started reviewing food because they wanted to have a hobby together. Seven years later, they still enjoy sharing the experience.

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Sometimes referred to as "beeblossoms," gaura is a colorful flowering plant that thrives even in the warmest, sunniest of summers and also attracts butterflies. Photos by Heather Merriman.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • May 28, 2014
Keep your garden in season

As summer approaches, the desire to be outside enjoying the clear skies and warm weather is hard to resist, and it also provides the ideal time to spruce up your yard and garden.

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  • May 27, 2014
Let's Talk Locks: All bobs are not created equal

Let's Talk Locks: All bobs are not created equal

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  • May 26, 2014
Savor Sarasota: A sure sign of summer

Savor Sarasota: A sure sign of summer

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