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A Band of One: Lesa Silvermore finds freedom in playing solo

A Band of One: Lesa Silvermore finds freedom in playing solo

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Creekside Drinks: Asian Pear-suasian

Creekside Drinks: Asian Pear-suasian

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Lesha: Ready for her close-up

Lesha, a visual artist, makes everyday objects appear extraordinary.

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Three Things: Living the Ritz life
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  • August 13, 2014
Three Things: Living the Ritz life

The Ritz-Carlton may well be the most iconic luxury brand in the world. And for more than a decade its mystique has added immeasurably to Sarasota's image as a gathering spot for the rich and famous.

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Factory Girl: Coming out ... as a posh freak

Factory Girl: Coming out ... as a posh freak

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This "The Secret Garden" event will benefit Any Given Child
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  • August 12, 2014
'Secret Garden' family event to benefit Any Given Child

On Thursday, Aug. 14, Sarasota Ballet will host a family fun picnic to benefit Any Given Child. Picnic and Play at the Ballet will take place at 5 p.m. in the Bolger Play space at The Ringling Museum, 5401 Bay Shore Road.

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"Collected Stories" runs through Aug. 24, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
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  • August 12, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Collected Stories'

Donald Margulies' 'Collected Stories' is the final chapter of Banyan Theater's summer season.

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  • August 11, 2014
The Eyes Have It: Part 1

The Eyes Have It: Part 1

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Calvin Farias, Patrick Ward, Jessica Cohen and Edward French in Will Tuckett's "The Secret Garden."
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  • Anna Dearing
  • August 11, 2014
DANCE REVIEW: 'The Secret Garden'

Read Anna Dearing's review of Sarasota Ballet's performance of Will Tuckett's 'The Secret Garden.'

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"Talking With … " runs through Aug. 17, at Players Theatre.
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  • August 11, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Talking With ... '

Jane Martin's 'Talking With ... ' gives voice to 11 women on the fringes of American normality at The Players.

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Kay Adlin, Mafalda Neikrug, Lydia Landa and Sheila Vincent
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Carreño-Barbieri Festival and Friends

Friends of Sarasota Ballet met August 11 in Studio 1 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts. It's the same studio where the friends, or the support and fan wing of Sarasota Ballet, usually witnesses rehearsals of the professional company; but instead, they got to sit in on a Carreño-Barbieri Festival for Pre-Professionals class taught by Jose Manuel Carreño himself. The students stem from as far as Hong Kong and the Royal Ballet School for the three-week program.

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  • August 9, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'The Hundred-Foot Journey'

The latest addition to the smorgasbord of foodie films this summer is Lasse Hallstrom's 'The Hundred-Foot Journey.'

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Weekend's best bets: Friday, Nov. 28
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  • August 8, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Aug. 8

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Aug. 8

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  • August 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG After Hours at Hyatt Regency

PHOTO GALLERY: YPG After Hours at Hyatt Regency

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  • August 7, 2014
'Talking With ... ' — An all-woman play for both sexes

'Talking With ... ' — An all-woman play for both sexes

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