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Lauren Henry, 18, and professional dancer David Martinez Corso
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 19, 2014
Spotlight: School of Russian Ballet swims under the sea

The School Of Russian Ballet will perform "The Little Mermaid" in April, the first time the Ukrainian ballet will be performed in the United States.

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"I really believe in coexistence," Jeffery Cornwell says. "I really do believe in that message: working together with people no matter how different they are."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 19, 2014
Backstage Pass: Jeffery Cornwell's students dig deep to illustrate coexistence

Acceptance is an idea the students in Jeffery Cornwell's 10th-grade Booker High School art class understand.

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'Emmeline'
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  • March 19, 2014
Classroom Critic

Classroom Critic is a program for middle school students, in which they learn to appreciate the art of film and analyze it critically.

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"You can see all of these [fish] at the bottom of the sea, but I like them in my kitchen," says Terri Klauber.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 19, 2014
Showpiece aquariums in Sarasota

For some Sarasota residents, living near the water isn't enough - we talked to a few homeowners who have taken their love of the water (and what lives underneath) inside the home.

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Steamed mussels at MoZaic
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  • June LeBell
  • March 19, 2014
Tidbites

Verdi's 'Jerusalem' meets MoZaic; The Honey Tree Cafe offers dining all day; and The Serving Spoon owner earns his angel wings.

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A flash mob appeared on stage and in the audience to celebrate Barbara Zdravecky’s 20th anniversary with Planned Parenthood
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  • March 19, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Celebrating 'Celebrate'; "Creativity at its finest; Sex and then some ...; and Tidbits.

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Dr. Laurey Stryker
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 19, 2014
Social Studies: Dr. Laurey Stryker

Walking through Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Dr. Laurey Stryker discusses her lifelong passion for education and her enthusiasm for hiking.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 18, 2014
VIDEO: Shamrock Pub's St. Patrick's Block Party Time Lapse

VIDEO: Shamrock Pub's St. Patrick's Block Party Time Lapse

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  • March 18, 2014
YPG hosts free 'TEDx Manasota Live' viewing party

YPG hosts free 'TEDx Manasota Live' viewing party

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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sixth Annual St. Patrick's Day Block Party

PHOTO GALLERY: Sixth Annual St. Patrick's Day Block Party

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Ashley Guttridge and Eduardo Anaya at Coterie Market in New York City.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 18, 2014
Hot Flash: Fresh Salon Spa Style buys for Fall #FollowtheBuyer

This might come as a shock to those of you who are still trying to figure out what styles you like for spring, but the buying for fall has begun. Buyers headed to New York the week after Fashion Week to get a hold of the best styles for their stores.

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Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards announces Asolo Repertory Theatre's 2014-15 season.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 18, 2014
Asolo Repertory Theatre announces 2014-15 season

Asolo Rep will perform eight mainstage productions in the 2014-15 season in the same format of its current season.

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Drunken Poet Cafe is located on Main Street in Sarasota and serves daily signature sushi specials and fresh, authentic Thai cuisine.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 18, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Drunken Poet Cafe

This week we went in the kitchen at Drunken Poet Cafe with owner and chef Oy Punyahotra as she prepares homemade green curry. Watch a video of the preparation.

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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk
  • March 17, 2014
Let's Talk Locks: Post-gym survival kit

Let's Talk Locks: Post-gym survival kit

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  • March 17, 2014
Harvey Milk Festival reveals 2014 lineup

Harvey Milk Festival reveals 2014 lineup

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