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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 2, 2013
Greetings from ... New York City!

Follow singer Maria Wirries on her first trip to The Big Apple.

  • Arts + Culture
"Broken Harbor" by Tana French
  • By Alexis Orgera
  • July 2, 2013
Beach Book Review: 'Broken Harbor' by Tana French

There's nothing like sitting at the beach or beside the pool and being transported. That's where Tana French comes in with 'Broken Harbor.'

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The happy couple. Photos by Liquid Crystal Photography.
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 2, 2013
Just Married: Ryan Jacobson and Beth Raleigh

Beth and Ryan work in the same industry but didn't meet until a mutual friend introduced them. Both were busy with their careers and kids and neither was looking for a serious relationship. Undeterred, their mutual friend arranged an introduction because she knew that Beth and Ryan shared many interests.

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Mary Testa in "My Brilliant Divorce" at Asolo Rep. Photo by Barbara Banks.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • July 1, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'My Brilliant Divorce'

Being funny isn't easy, but with a witty play, a gifted actress and a perceptive director, it looks effortless. 'My Brilliant Divorce,' is a hilariously satirical, emotionally insightful reflection on heartbreak.

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    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • June 28, 2013
Owen’s Fish Camp: fresh, fun and friendly

Owen’s Fish Camp: fresh, fun and friendly

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  • By Popcorn Bob
  • June 27, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

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Mary Testa in "My Brilliant Divorce." Photo by Barbara Banks.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • June 27, 2013
Scene and Heard: Tidbits from the Asolo opening

Welcome and welcome back and time flies when you're having fun ...

  • Arts + Culture
State Street Eating House + Cocktails lead bartender Billy Weber prepares a Pimm's Cup the good-old fashioned way. Photos by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 26, 2013
Bar carts roll back in style

State Street Eating House + Cocktails recommends how to add a little spirit(s) to your next summer party, using a well-stocked, portable bar cart.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 26, 2013
Growing the Banyan Trunk

Jerry and Terri Finn discuss the roots of their summer theater company and how it has grown into the full-fledged Banyan Theater Company.

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5441 Howard Creek Road. Photos courtesy of Coldwell Banker.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • June 26, 2013
Three Things: Summer Fun

Sarasota used to be a winter vacation mecca. But all that's rapidly changing as our summer season continues to blossom. Here are three Sarasota homes currently on the market that celebrate Sarasota's new attitude toward summer fun.

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David F. Bolger. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 25, 2013
UPDATE: Ringling adds playspace to grounds

Thanks to a $400,000 donation from David F. Bolger, an innovative Ringling Museum playspace will be installed beginning this summer.

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  • By Paula Atwell
  • June 25, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'More Than A Feeling'

"More Than a Feeling," a musical revue gracing the stage at the Players Theatre for two short weeks, is a highly enjoyable nostalgic tour of the 70s.

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Robert Levin. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • June 24, 2013
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Music Festival - Week III

This past weekend, the Sarasota Music Festival stimulated our sensibilities in ways that made us appreciate this extraordinary teaching and performing organization in ways we've not experienced before.

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  • By Popcorn Bob
  • June 24, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

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"The East"
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • June 22, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'The East'

The politically thrilling new film, "The East," is about gray areas.

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