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Willy Wonka, played by Joseph Robert "Robbie" Polidoro, tells his oompaloompas about his vision for the future.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA presents 'Willy Wonka'

Students at The Out-of-Door Academy brought the story of Willy Wonka and his chocolate factory to life with performances of "Willy Wonka an the Chocolate Factory" March 22, at the school's Black Box Theatre. Shows continue nightly at 7 p.m., through March 24.

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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • March 22, 2012
Chef Darwin: Inspired by Life

Chef Darwin: Inspired by Life

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  • By Candice McElyea
  • March 22, 2012
Ready. Set. Give.

Ready. Set. Give.

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  • By Kaye Warr
  • March 21, 2012
Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Kara Shay Thomson

Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Kara Shay Thomson

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  • March 21, 2012
Margot the Catty Kitty Makes Her TWISted Debut

Margot the Catty Kitty Makes Her TWISted Debut

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Stephanie Peters fluffs her daughter's tutu. "All my school projects have been big and overblown," says Raven Peters. "My mom likes a good creative challenge."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 21, 2012
Stephanie Peters: Bubble Couture

For her latest iconcept concept, Sarasota hairstylist Stephanie Peters sought inspiration from her teenage daughter and materials from well-packaged cardboard boxes.

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Vijay Iyer. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 21, 2012
Scene & Heard

Greenfield Prize draws art stars to Sarasota; Autographed slippers inspire Diversions cover girl; SFF partners with NYU; Langella to work the red carpet

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De'zhon Fields stars as Sammy Davis Jr. in "'Sammy Tonight! A Tribute to Sammy Davis Jr.," which runs through April 1 at the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Courtesy photo.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • March 21, 2012
Theater Review: 'Sammy Tonight! A Tribute to Sammy Davis Jr.'

Truth be told, I was never a big fan of the Rat Pack. I thought Frank Sinatra was a vainglorious male chauvinist, Dean Martin a boring slurry-voiced drunk, and Sammy Davis Jr. an overly sentimental toady.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • June LeBell
  • March 21, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Youth Orchestra

The government may be cutting back on arts education, but arts groups in Sarasota are doing everything they can to preserve and enhance it.

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Woody Harrelson stars as evil cop Dave Brown in "Rampart." Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 21, 2012
Film Review: 'Rampart'

Woody Harrelson has come a long way from slinging drinks at "Cheers."

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Douglass Montrose-Graem plans to build an art museum in downtown Sarasota to house his collection of work by revered English artist J.M.W. Turner.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 21, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Collector with a vision

Douglass Montrose-Graem plans to build an art museum in downtown Sarasota to house his collection of work by revered English artist J.M.W. Turner.

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The Johnsons’ backyard features a pool and hot tub with plenty of lounge chairs and palm trees.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 21, 2012
Garden: Scent-sational scenery

In 2006, Bill and Mary Lou Johnson tore down their home on Longboat Key and not only built a new home on the property but also recreated the grounds.

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Correction: The March 8 Edibles article on King Family Farms incorrectly stated its address. It is located at 4630 Caruso Road (60th Street East) off of State Road 70 just west of I-75 in Bradenton. ÂÂ
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • March 21, 2012
EDIBLES: A taste and recipe trip down memory lane

This story comes from a Senior Friendship Centers fundraiser March 13. The party was built around "You Bet Your Life," the well-loved and well-remembered 1950s TV show starring the one-and-only Groucho Marx.

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Lois Cohodas
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 21, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

The secret word is 'Senior Friendship Centers'; One season peaks, another plans; The raising of the green

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  • By The Insider
  • March 20, 2012
SFF Partners with The NYU Tisch School of the Arts

SFF Partners with The NYU Tisch School of the Arts

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