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Laura Priscilla Hoffman, Melanie Souza and Liz Pascoe. Courtesy.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • February 13, 2013
Theater Review: 'The Great American Trailer Park Musical'

"Trailer Park," now gracing Venice Theatre's Stage II, is an outrageously raunchy parody of so-called trailer-trash (read lower class) society.

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Rooney Mara and Channing Tatum in Steven Soderbergh's "Side Effects." Courtesy
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  • Pam Nadon
  • February 13, 2013
Film: 'Side Effects'

All is not as it seems in director Steven Soderbergh's new film, "Side Effects." It's an intelligent, twisty murder mystery that plays games with your brain. So pay attention. This film is not for slackers.

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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 13, 2013
Home & Garden: The heart of the home

The Sarasota Orchestra Association will present its first Symphony of Kitchens, a two-day tour of eight kitchens in the Sarasota area.

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Liebe Gambe and her dad, Patrick Smith. Photo by Stephanie Hannum.
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 13, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

An elegant evening ... with a few twists; With every season comes a change; The great adventures of Flat Ella; Tidbits

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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • February 13, 2013
Social Studies: Lynn Barrie

On the back porch of her 'Shangri La in the middle of nowhere,' Lynn Barrie reminisces about her bucket list accomplishments. Married to Richie for 34 years, and mother of two and two stepchildren, Barrie exudes pure grace and can be often found mentoring, and opening her home, to young people.

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  • By Popcorn Bob
  • February 13, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

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  • By Kathryn Parks
  • February 12, 2013
Sarasota Area Playwrights Society artfully develops new plays

Sarasota Area Playwrights Society artfully develops new plays

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lisa Nisenson
  • February 12, 2013
Google Fiber two years later: the Kansas City story

Google Fiber two years later: the Kansas City story

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  • By Taelor Scheuer
  • February 11, 2013
The Big Bang

The Big Bang

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  • By Chef Judi Gallagher
  • February 11, 2013
TWISS = This Week Is Smooth and Savory

TWISS = This Week Is Smooth and Savory

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Read up on last weekend's black tie events with "Black Tie Untied!"
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 11, 2013
Black Tie Untied

A true sign that "season" is here: sell-out events.

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Sarasota Opera's production of Turandot is the most highly-anticipated of the season
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 8, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Sarasota Opera Festival Kicks-off with Turandot

The biggest production in Sarasota Opera's history, Giacomo Puccini's 'Turnadot,' starts at 7 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 9 as the kick-off to Sarasota Opera Festival.

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  • By Popcorn Bob
  • February 8, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

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  • By Matt Orr
  • February 7, 2013
Help TWIS Travel knock out a six-month bucket list

Help TWIS Travel knock out a six-month bucket list

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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • February 7, 2013
14 dining spots for Valentine’s Day

14 dining spots for Valentine’s Day

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