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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 5, 2014
Backstage Pass: Annual Read-a-Thon readers narrow 3,000 submissions

Nearly 35 studious people, actors and staff members of Florida Studio Theatre participate in the 22nd year of the Read-A-Thon.

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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 5, 2014
Tour of the Week: Waterfront luxury on Bird Key

There is no shortage of stunning homes for sale in Sarasota - but newly built, clean designs and outstanding views in a sought after neighborhood might be more difficult to come by. However, real estate agent Roger Pettingell has one listed that is just that.

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  • June LeBell
  • March 5, 2014
Tidbites

Derek's is different; Michael's On East: The best for gala dinners; and Station 400 takes a stand in two venues.

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  • March 5, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

One Sarasota treasure salutes another; Lights, camera, Cliff!; and Tidbits.

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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 5, 2014
Social Studies: Barbara Zdravecky

Barbara Zdravecky, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida, is being honored for her 20 years of leadership at the organization's March 13 annual dinner.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 4, 2014
Disney director Aaron Blaise talks career, madeby Gallery opening

Disney director Aaron Blaise talks career, madeby Gallery opening

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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 4, 2014
Come at Me, Sarasota: Munchies 420 Cafe "Fire in your Hole" Challenge

Come at Me, Sarasota: Munchies 420 Cafe "Fire in your Hole" Challenge

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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 4, 2014
All mashed up: Artists prepare for Mashterpiece exhibition opening

All mashed up: Artists prepare for Mashterpiece exhibition opening

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  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan
  • March 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Chocolate Sundae

PHOTO GALLERY: Chocolate Sundae

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  • March 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Chocolate Sundae

PHOTO GALLERY: Chocolate Sundae

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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • March 3, 2014
Kazu’s 2.0: Where sushi meets craft beer

Kazu’s 2.0: Where sushi meets craft beer

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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 3, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untied the weekend with Black Tie Untied, featuring Asolo Repertory Theatre's "A Night at the Rainbow Room," 21st annual Celebration of Imagination and Community Humanitarian Awards Gala.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 2, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Too Darn Hot'

Cole Porter's songs have not aged at all - as 'Too Darn Hot' proves.

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  • June LeBell
  • March 2, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Opera's 'The Flying Dutchman'

June LeBell reviews Sarasota Opera's "The Flying Dutchman," which runs through March 23.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Dearing
  • March 2, 2014
DANCE REVIEW: 'Graziano, Ashton & DeMille'

The Sarasota Ballet performed Sir Frederick Ashton's "Monotones I & II," Ricardo Graziano's "Before Night Falls" and Agnes DeMille's "Rodeo."

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