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Rebecca Roberts, Lauren Ward, Dylan Jones and Neil Levine. Photo by Marty Fugate
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Theater review: Little Grey Hat Productions at Starlite Lounge

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This fascinating film uncovers the story behind the fictitious author JT LeRoy and the real woman behind the hoax.

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Blues Traveler will headline the inaugural Sip the Sunshine Craft Beer Festival Saturday, Oct. 29, at Nathan Benderson Park.
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Blues Traveler to headline Sip the Sunshine Festival

The inaugural craft-beer festival will highlight Florida breweries and feature local chefs and live music.

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Oliver Stone's new film shows that for Edward Snowden, the only safe place is on the run.

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Manatee Players is putting on the dog with "Sylvia."

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David Baker, Ryan McCarthy, Josh Scheible and Caegan Quimby are Physical Plant. Over the years, the band’s sound has grown from psychedelic folk to high-energy acid funk. Photo by Shane Donglasan.
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Back to the Roots: Physical Plant to release new album

Two years ago, the future of Physical Plant was uncertain. Now, the band is preparing to release its debut LP — showcasing some of its earliest music.

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Players Theatre Artistic Director Jeffery Kin and CEO Michelle Bianchi Pingel prepare to bid the Players Theatre downtown location a bittersweet farewell. Photo by Marty Fugate.
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  • September 18, 2016
If These Walls Could Talk: Players leadership reflects on theater history

In May, The Players Theatre announced its plans to relocate from downtown Sarasota to Lakewood Ranch. Backstage at its current location, the walls chronicle its rich history of community theater.

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