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  • Michael Eng
  • July 22, 2009
Teen stars in 'High School Musical 2'

Heritage Harbour's Rebekah Johns will portray Gabriella in the Manatee Players' production, which opens at 7 p.m. Friday.

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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 22, 2009
Chief of stunts

Sarasota firefighter and Hollywood stuntman Craig Clarke makes a case for high-speed car chases and special effects. 'Safety is paramount,' he says.

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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 22, 2009
Profiles of Summer: The Science Muse

In just 90 days, Molly Demeulenaere went from marketing G.WIZ Science Museum to running the entire operation.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • July 15, 2009
Film review: 'The Stoning of Soraya M.'

As of late, the world has witnessed the repression that exists in Iran. But nothing will assault your sense of propriety with such utter disdain as does the new film, "The Stoning of Soraya M."

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 15, 2009
Sarasota restaurants create recipe for success

Michael's On East was named one of only 10 restaurants in Nation's Restaurant News 2009 Fine Dining Hall of Fame.

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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 15, 2009
Teen actress scores Hallmark movie

Shanley Caswell left Sarasota two years ago to make it in Hollywood. This Saturday, she will star in the Hallmark movie, 'Mending Fences,' alongside Angie Dickinson.

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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 15, 2009
Profiles of Summer: Hollywood Treatment

Interior designer Jason Champion landed the ultimate assignment: a spot on HGTV's 'Design Star.'

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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 8, 2009
Relating to Russian cuisine

Astoria brings Russian flavors right into your neighborhood - without the need to travel. The restaurant is a family-run business and is an inviting spot on Lakewood Ranch's Main Street.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 8, 2009
Sarasota gets scratch fever

Disc jockeys and clubbers plan to flock to downtown Sarasota bars next week for Sarasota's first Vinyl Music Festival.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • July 8, 2009
Film Review: 'Public Enemies'

I love everything about Michael Mann's films. From his artful camera work to his pulsating screenplays, he always gets it right. In his new film, 'Public Enemies,' Mann outdoes himself

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Michael Eng
  • July 8, 2009
Iconic Installation

New York-based iconographer George Filippakis is installing artwork in the dome at the center of St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church's sanctuary.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 8, 2009
Profiles of summer: Body Language

Alyssa Mandel is a school librarian by day, belly dancer by night.

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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 1, 2009
Sarasota's school of rock

A high-end clothing salesman with an affinity for classic rock is opening a children's music school in downtown Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Michael Eng
  • July 1, 2009
Harvest praise band releases CD

The HY5 Praise Band released "Believe Belong Live Love Grow" in April.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • July 1, 2009
Film Review: 'My Sister's Keeper'

What if you could genetically engineer a sibling to save your dying child's life?

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