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"I was always of the mindset that you do what you love while you can," says Matt Coombs. "You’ve only got so many days. How do you want to spend them?"
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • June 6, 2012
Matt Coombs: Uncharted Territory

Matt Coombs isn't afraid of the unknown. In fact, it defines most of his art. The Ringling College student discusses his love of mysterious spaces while he gears up for his first show at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.

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Will Little
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • June 6, 2012
Scene & Heard

Sarasota couple hits the 'Little Big Leagues'; Booker High grads' acting careers on fire

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Charlize Theron plays Ravenna, the monstrous stepmother who murders her husband, in "Snow White and the Hunstman." Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Nadon
  • June 6, 2012
Film Review: 'Snow White and the Huntsman'

I love it when a film shatters all of your preconceived expectations. "Snow White and the Huntsman" accomplished such a feat, demonstrating that fantasy fairy-tale flicks can be downright astonishing.

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Robert Levin finds time to cook creatively and enthusiastically before and after concerts. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
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  • June LeBell
  • June 6, 2012
Kitchen Classics: Robert Levin

Robert Levin, artistic director of the Sarasota Music Festival, is probably one of the busiest musicians you know.

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Kurt Weill. Courtesy photo.
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  • June LeBell
  • June 6, 2012
Music Review: The Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota: Music of Kurt Weil

The Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota, ever innovatively trying to bring us great music performed well, took a leap into the world of Kurt Weill.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 5, 2012
Observe this: Education department releases FCAT results

Observe this: Education department releases FCAT results

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  • By Candice McElyea
  • June 5, 2012
Neal Communities escalates ranking on national top 100 list

Neal Communities escalates ranking on national top 100 list

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Chris Caswell as David O. Selznick and BJ Wilkes as Ben Hecht in PLATO's production of "Moonlight and Magnolias." Courtesy photo by Donna DesIsles.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • June 5, 2012
Theater Review: 'Moonlight and Magnolias' at the Golden Apple Theatre

If you're a big "Gone with the Wind" fan or you're always up for an insider's peek into 1930s Hollywood subculture, you should see this play.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 4, 2012
Observe this: Commission reviews city manager candidates today

Observe this: Commission reviews city manager candidates today

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  • By April Doner
  • June 4, 2012
"Summer Nights" swapping: a shift toward abundance?

"Summer Nights" swapping: a shift toward abundance?

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 4, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Read this week's movie review's by Popcorn Bob.

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  • By Stephen Warne
  • June 1, 2012
Domestic Partnership Registry in Sarasota?

Domestic Partnership Registry in Sarasota?

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  • By Eduardo Anaya
  • May 31, 2012
PREEN & CHIC: Q&A with OLIVIA BONO

PREEN & CHIC: Q&A with OLIVIA BONO

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  • By April Doner
  • May 31, 2012
Neighborhood love story: A re-beginning

Neighborhood love story: A re-beginning

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  • By Tyler Whitson
  • May 31, 2012
Southeastern Guide Dogs changes lives all over with the help of the community

Southeastern Guide Dogs changes lives all over with the help of the community

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