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  • March 5, 2013
Plenty of sizzle in an evening with Ashton, Tudor and Walsh

Plenty of sizzle in an evening with Ashton, Tudor and Walsh

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  • By Lisa Nisenson
  • March 5, 2013
What Wal-Mart did to us -- or for us?

What Wal-Mart did to us -- or for us?

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  • By Sarah Felder
  • March 5, 2013
The Engine 2 Diet challenge with Whole Foods Market Sarasota: week two

The Engine 2 Diet challenge with Whole Foods Market Sarasota: week two

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"Differences Work" by Liat Waks is this year's Best in Show piece to be showcased in this year's Embracing Our Differences exhibit. Courtesy.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 5, 2013
Gulf Coast Community Foundation gives $20,000 to Embracing Our Differences

The $20,000 donation helps students 'make a day of it' by providing free bus transportation to visit Embracing Our Differences' outdoor exhibits.

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Eric Cross’ “Paper Dress” from Iconcept 2011 is on display at Art Center Sarasota as part of Iconcept Retrospective in Gallery 2
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Art Center Sarasota opening reception

Art Center Sarasota hosted an opening reception for four new exhibitions Thursday, Feb. 28.

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Get caught up on last weekend's events with Black Tie Untied!
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  • March 4, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Hearts Afire held their annual benefit Friday, March 1, at Michael's On East and the Asolo's annual gala was held Saturday night, at the Charles Ringling Mansion.

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  • March 4, 2013
Diversions eEdition 02.28.13

Enjoy an electronic version of the Feb. 28 Diversions paper

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  • By John Ewing
  • March 1, 2013
City elections and the Wal-Mart effect

City elections and the Wal-Mart effect

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Nate Jacobs is the founding artistic director of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 1, 2013
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces 2013/2014 Season

Three musicals and one drama are in store for the upcoming season

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Wojtek Sawa stands with four large-scale photos that he will use in his future installation for “The Wall Speaks” project.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 1, 2013
Weekend's Best Bet: "The Wall Speaks"

"The Wall Speaks" event visits testimonials of Polish children in World War II.

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  • By TWIS Street
  • February 28, 2013
TWISFest is tomorrow!

TWISFest is tomorrow!

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    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • February 28, 2013
A different type of Mexican restaurant on St. Armands Circle

A different type of Mexican restaurant on St. Armands Circle

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The Four Freshman close this year’s 33rd Annual Jazz Festival Saturday, March 9
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 28, 2013
Jazz Club of Sarasota gears up for 33rd Annual Jazz Festival

President Dave Walrath makes recommendations and gives the scoop.

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Brooke Graeff, Joe Abraham and Brittany Graeff have played together since high school. Photo by Nick Friedman
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 28, 2013
SISTER ACT: Good Graeff

After traveling the world, the Graeff sisters are ready to tackle Sarasota's music scene.

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Courtesy The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 27, 2013
Budding event: Ringling in Bloom

Sara Bagley planted a bulb that's grown into Ringling in Bloom, which is in its third year.

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