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"If there's a problem I solve it — there's no hesitation," Kelly Borgia says.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 30, 2014
Backstage Pass: Borgia acts as Asolo Rep's hero

Kelly Borgia is the organizational foundation behind every production at Asolo Rep Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
The ensemble
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 30, 2014
Spotlight: Booker gets its gun

Booker VPA's performance of "Annie Get Your Gun" follows the true story of sharpshooter Annie Oakley's life and love affair with fellow marksman Frank Butler.

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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 30, 2014
Spring fever: Decor in bloom

Springtime ... When flowers bloom, the air is fresh and excitement is near for the slower summer months. We explored local interior shops to find the perfect spring additions to appeal to all of the senses.

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Caleb Taylor
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 30, 2014
Recipe for Success: Caleb Taylor

Do you frequent the same local eateries and see the same faces each time you go? This week, get to know Jack Dusty's new executive chef.

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Carlos at his debut afternoon. Photo by Heather Merriman.
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  • April 30, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Among Children First's enchanted forest ...; CVA board puts one over on the boss; and Tidbits.

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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 30, 2014
Hot Flash: How to dress 'Southern Chic'

When the Designing Daughters committee first heard about the "Southern Charm" theme for its May 2 "A Fashionable Gala," their first thought was: "What to wear?"

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Ben Hammond performs in the 17th Give Hunger the Blues Festival in 2012.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 29, 2014
Generoso cancels Giving Hunger the Blues

George Generoso cancels this year's 19th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival due to lack of energy for the planning process.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kathryn Parks
  • April 28, 2014
Five reasons to see 'My One and Only' at the Manatee Performing Arts Center

Five reasons to see 'My One and Only' at the Manatee Performing Arts Center

  • Arts + Culture
kelli
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 28, 2014
Day in the Life: Kelli Jaco

Day in the Life: Kelli Jaco

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Dad's Garage
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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 28, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: Dad's Garage

Dad's Garage performed April 24 through April 26, at Florida Studio Theatre's Bowne's Lab Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Co-Chairs Dr. Paul Brannan and Dr. Heidi Anderson, Matt and Lisa Walsh, Jo and Stan Rutstein and Larry and Nola Hietbrink
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 28, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untie the weekend with Black Tie Untied featuring Children First's The Fairytale Ball.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Jaco's vs. Autism

PHOTO GALLERY: Jaco's vs. Autism

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15-running
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 26, 2014
Glow Run ready to light up Lakewood Ranch

Glow Run ready to light up Lakewood Ranch

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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 25, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 25

Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 25

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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • April 24, 2014
Miss Saigon: Simply delightful Vietnamese cuisine

Miss Saigon: Simply delightful Vietnamese cuisine

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