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  • July 2, 2014
American Apparel

American Apparel

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Diana E Kelly accessories
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  • July 2, 2014
Hot Flash: Wearing America in style

In case you're in need of something to show off your American spirit for our nation's birthday, we've got you covered with patriotic threads available in Sarasota.

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Gloria Musicae will perform its annual Patriotic Spectacular 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 4.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 2, 2014
Composer Rand Snell previews Patriotic Spectacular

Gloria Musicae will perform the Florida premiere of "One Land: An American Tapestry," a work by Rand Snell. The St. Petersburg-based composer gives some insight to the piece.

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Shrimp and roasted red pepper skewers with smoked paprika potato salad from Off the Hook Seafood Co.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 2, 2014
Hosting Made Easy: Backyard Barbecue

Call a few friends and fire up the grill -- it's barbecue season. To make things easy for your next shindig, some local restaurants share their best barbecue recipes.

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Natasha Rothwell
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  • July 2, 2014
Sarasota Improv Festival: UCB Report

Marty Fugate recently spoke with Upright Citizens Brigade operative Natasha Rothwell at an undisclosed location.

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"Making your fellow players look good is the No. 1 rule in improv," Darryl Knapp says.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 2, 2014
Introducing the Mayor of Improv

Some towns have mayors, but only Sarasota has a mayor of improv. At least, that's what funny man Darryl Knapp calls himself.

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New construction on Siesta Key by NC Ferguson Construction. Photos by Heather Merriman.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 2, 2014
Opposites attract: Blending contemporary and traditional design

This Royal Palm Harbor home illustrates the perfect blend of contemporary and traditional design.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 1, 2014
TWIS Tour Guide: Fourth of July

TWIS Tour Guide: Fourth of July

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  • June 30, 2014
Green With Envy: We’ll have what she’s having

Green With Envy: We’ll have what she’s having

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"Becoming Dr. Ruth" runs through July 27, at Florida Studio Theatre.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • June 29, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Becoming Dr. Ruth'

Mark St. Germain's 'Becoming Dr. Ruth' tells the story of Dr. Ruth Westheimer in a one-woman play at Florida Studio Theatre.

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"The Price" runs through July 13, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • June 28, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Price'

Read Marty Fugate's review of the Banyan Theater's current production of Arthur Miller's 'The Price.'

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  • June 27, 2014
Factory Girl: attempting the culinary arts

Factory Girl: attempting the culinary arts

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  • June 27, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, June 27

Weekend's best bets: Friday, June 27

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  • June 27, 2014
Sarasota gears up for Super Boat Grand Prix

Sarasota gears up for Super Boat Grand Prix

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  • June 26, 2014
Healthy Hook: chef-prepared meals delivered to your gym

Healthy Hook: chef-prepared meals delivered to your gym

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