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The Circus Arts Conservatory banner is a new addition to the newly named Sailor Circus Academy arena.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 4, 2013
Circus Sarasota unveils a new identity

The new identity for Circus Sarasota was a necessary one. There were so many acts that have developed since Dolly Jacobs and Pedro Reis began the nonprofit 17-years-ago that they needed one big top name to straighten it all out.

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  • November 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Southside Village SECA Car Show

PHOTO GALLERY: Southside Village SECA Car Show

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  • November 3, 2013
Justin Long on Facebook creeping, texting and confused fans

Justin Long on Facebook creeping, texting and confused fans

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  • By Kimberly Braun
  • November 3, 2013
Empowering others with love

Empowering others with love

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  • November 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Waterkeeper Party

PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Waterkeeper Party

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  • November 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cock & Bull Halloween party

PHOTO GALLERY: Cock & Bull Halloween party

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Nik and Erendira Wallenda
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Circus Arts Conservatory

Circus Sarasota announced its new identity at a gourmet barbecue Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Sailor Circus Arena. The Sailor Circus students teased their winter performance at the event.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • November 2, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'All Is Lost'

There's no smooth sailing for Robert Redford in the new film, "All is Lost."

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Soprano Danielle Walker as Rosalinde and baritone Sean Anderson as Eisenstein in Sarasota Opera's 2013 production of "Die Fledermaus." Photo by Rod Millington
    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 2, 2013
MUSIC REVIEW - Sarasota Opera: 'Die Fledermaus'

June LeBell reviews Sarasota Opera's production of 'Die Fledermaus,' which runs through Nov. 15.

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unbox
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 1, 2013
Sunbox art installations brighten up Sarasota

Sunbox art installations brighten up Sarasota

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 1, 2013
Weekend Best Bets: Friday, Nov. 1

Weekend Best Bets: Friday, Nov. 1

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  • November 1, 2013
Clasico: The name might sound Italian ...

Clasico: The name might sound Italian ...

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Renee Armbruster and Beth Stephenson
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Players "A Night to Remember"

The Players hosted its annual gala Nov. 1 at Michael's on East. This year, there were 12 honorees recognized for their work on and off stage from 1990 to the present.

  • Arts + Culture
Matthew R. Olsen and Matthew Andersen in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory production of David Ives' "The School for Lies."
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 1, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'The School for Lies'

"The School for Lies" is great theater - brainy text, brilliantly realized and entertaining from start to finish.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Hymn For Her Halloween Show

PHOTO GALLERY: Hymn For Her Halloween Show

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