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Danielle Brown and Ricardo Graziano
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 31, 2013
Sarasota Ballet to perform at Ballet Across America III

Sarasota Ballet previews their performance before taking it to The Kennedy Center.

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  • By Sara Moone
  • May 31, 2013
Newton Vineyard brings a taste of Napa Valley to the Sarasota bayfront

Newton Vineyard brings a taste of Napa Valley to the Sarasota bayfront

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  • Eat + Drink
  • By Joe Hendricks
  • May 31, 2013
Joe on the Go: Jess and Nick head west

Joe on the Go: Jess and Nick head west

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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • May 31, 2013
Chutney's: dual cuisines, single restaurant

Chutney's: dual cuisines, single restaurant

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  • Eat + Drink
  • By Lisa Nisenson
  • May 31, 2013
Wal-Mart and the redevelopment pipe dream

Wal-Mart and the redevelopment pipe dream

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  • By Taelor Scheuer
  • May 31, 2013
Highlights add a boost of fun to summer hair

Highlights add a boost of fun to summer hair

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  • By Taelor Scheuer
  • May 31, 2013
Highlights add a boost of fun to summer hair

Highlights add a boost of fun to summer hair

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  • May 30, 2013
Patron Saints: Peter Salefsky

The end is near for our online video series, "Patron Saints." It spotlights supporters of the arts and the venue to which they donate.

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  • By Popcorn Bob
  • May 29, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

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"I learned just as much about color here living on the Gulf of Mexico as anywhere else," William Kelley says.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 29, 2013
Second nature: William Kelley

William Kelley could be the Dr. Seuss of local artists, but his colorful, and seemingly whimsical landscapes are as real as Siesta Key sunsets.

  • Arts + Culture
Loveland Follies presents "A Really Big Shoe, the Life and Times of Ed Sullivan" from Thursday, May 30 through Sunday, June 2, at Venice Theatre.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 29, 2013
Scene & Heard

Loveland Players give the audience heart; Firemen's wish granted

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Danny Gardner, Frances Bradley, Christopher Erk, Noah Racey, Lauralyn McClelland, and Anthony J. Russo. Photo by John Revisky
  • By Paula Atwell
  • May 29, 2013
Theater Review: 'Pulse'

Asolo Repertory Theatre has put its heart and soul into this new musical production. World premieres are intrinsically exciting, but Noah Racey's "Pulse: The Beat of Song and Dance" was pulse-racing delight.

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Sarasota Orchestra musicians violinist Daniel Jordan and pianist Jonathan Spivey are on the staff of Sarasota Music Festival. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 29, 2013
SMF starts summer on a high note

Get in tune with the 49th year of Sarasota Orchestra's event, the 2013 Sarasota Music Festival.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • May 29, 2013
Summer Sizzlers

This summer's movie lineup looks incredibly hot. And when temperatures soar, there's no better place to beat the heat than chilling out in a dark movie theater. My advice: Be cool. Skip the predictable, big-money blockbusters and dive into some quality films that require an attention span.

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Michael’s On East Savor Sarasota menu reincarnates this Longboat Key snapper, created by Michael Klauber about 30 years ago at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort. Courtesy photos.
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  • Molly Schechter
  • May 29, 2013
Plan now to Savor Sarasota and save

Sarasota foodies, residents and visitors, alike, are making their lists and checking them twice in anticipation of Savor Sarasota, the annual summer promotion Visit Sarasota County hosts.

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