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  • September 18, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 22

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • September 16, 2016
Remembering Paul Wolfe — Sarasota's Music Man

Paul Wolfe, co-founder of the Sarasota Music Festival, died Tuesday at age 90.

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  • September 14, 2016
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Sienna Hanson, 9, cuts strips of colored paper for her paper-woven iconcept jr. dress at Girls Inc. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 14, 2016
Uncommon Threads: New runway show gives kids a chance to shine

Inaugural iconcept jr. showcases young designers with an eye for the unconventional.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 14, 2016
Peak Performances: Joseph Caulkins' adventurous spirit

From the conductor’s podium to the world’s most isolated mountaintops, the Key Chorale artistic director draws inspiration from adventure.

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Robert Semler paints historic Coast Guard and maritime scenes in his home studio.
  • By Nick Friedman
  • September 14, 2016
Nautical by Nature: The maritime paintings of Robert Semler

Robert Semler’s maritime oil paintings bring history to life.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 13, 2016
Sarasota Museum of Art announces fall programming

The museum will host two months of films, artist talks and meet-and-greets at its nearby building, 'The Works.'

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • September 12, 2016
Film review: 'Sully'

Tom Hanks is at his best portraying an everyman, confident in his ability to do the right thing.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 9, 2016
Music Compound Grand Opening

Students and teachers showcase skills at grand opening celebration.

  • Arts + Culture
The Gigis are Florida Studio Theatre's latest cabaret performance. They run through Sept. 25.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 9, 2016
The GiGis: Living in Harmony

Florida Studio Theatre's latest cabaret production features a fun, energetic blast from the past.

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"Why Can't I Be You?" reinforces the simple life lesson: Be careful what you wish for.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 9, 2016
The Rocker and the Stalker

The Players' 2015 New Play Festival winner comes to life in 'Why Can't I Be You?'

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 9, 2016
Ringling Underground

The Ringling hosts its first underground event of the school year.

  • Arts + Culture
“A Streetcar named Desire” runs through Sept. 11, at The Players Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 7, 2016
Sex, Lies and Tennessee Williams: ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’

The Two Chairs Theatre Company’ s ‘Streetcar’ plays through Sept. 11.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi Grill Executive Chef Allan Yu's Ahi Tuna Tower. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 7, 2016
Epicurean expedition takes locals around the world in one night

Taste of Downtown event will feature international dishes by local chefs

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  • Pam Nadon
  • September 7, 2016
Fall Film Picks

We pick our favorite upcoming films of the season.

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