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"I have to say that, honestly, (the process) hasn't been difficult," choreographer Jolie Rand says. "I was so thrilled to have the opportunity to choreograph at The Players … I have the opportunity to do what I love to do in a place that's my home."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 19, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Players' choreography sure to garner some 'applause'

Nestled among the glowing lights of the Vegas Strip lived choreographer Jolie Rand and her daughter, Nikki.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Landesberg
  • September 17, 2012
Getting to Know: S/ART/Q's Annual Print Party

Getting to Know: S/ART/Q's Annual Print Party

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  • By Joe Hendricks
  • September 17, 2012
Arrested Development: SPD and City Commission get tough on vagrancy

Arrested Development: SPD and City Commission get tough on vagrancy

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  • By April Doner
  • September 17, 2012
A hushed room: open mic at Pastry Art

A hushed room: open mic at Pastry Art

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  • By John Ewing
  • September 14, 2012
Exploring the San Marco Plaza farmer's market

Exploring the San Marco Plaza farmer's market

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  • Things To Do
  • By Kimberly Braun
  • September 14, 2012
The discovery of Zija

The discovery of Zija

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  • Things To Do
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • September 14, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

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  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • September 13, 2012
"Mind in the Making" lecture drives home importance of early education

"Mind in the Making" lecture drives home importance of early education

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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • September 13, 2012
Yume: A sushi stand-out on Main Street

Yume: A sushi stand-out on Main Street

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  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jessi Smith
  • September 12, 2012
TWIS Talks RIAF: Philadelphia's Pig Iron Theatre Company to Stage Newest Work

TWIS Talks RIAF: Philadelphia's Pig Iron Theatre Company to Stage Newest Work

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"I've never gotten to be the lead, so I think it's kind of cool ... it's a pretty big responsibility, but you can pull it off if you work really hard," Ava Podewitz says.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 12, 2012
Ava Podewitz: Child Star

This month, 9-year-old Ava Podewitz stars in 'Heidi.' The young Venice Theatre actress, wise beyond her years, could melt the Swiss Alps with her smile.

  • Arts + Culture
An eviction notice was taped to the door of the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Monday, Sept. 10. Photo by Roger Drouin.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 12, 2012
Scene & Heard

Golden Apple Dinner Theatre receives eviction notice; International exhibitor comes to Sarasota Museum of Modern Art; 'The Daily Show' writer hopes to garner some laughs

  • Arts + Culture
Sara Ferguson bought this TV console at the Sarasota Pamaro Shop years ago and knew she wanted the piece to be one of the big pops of color in their home.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 12, 2012
Home & Garden: Fresh Perspective

When Nick and Sara Ferguson moved in October 2011 into their Siesta Key home, their house had undergone quite a transformation - both inside and out.

  • Arts + Culture
Molly Azpell, Kirsten Sponseller, Sally Gruters, Anastasia Maracle, Stacy Sternberg and Kat Ricker
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 12, 2012
Ringling Underground provides modern take on art

The Renaissance-era courtyard of the Ringling Museum of Art was overtaken recently by something more modern - 20-somethings.

  • Arts + Culture
The view from the kitchen entrance to the lanai: The long center island is home to the sink and dishwasher. Photos by Molly Schechter
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • September 12, 2012
EDIBLES: Home on the Range

Remodeling a kitchen is not fun for everyone. But, it appears to have been just that for Lenny and Susan Landau, of Queens Harbor on Longboat Key.

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