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PHOTO GALLERY: Art Center Sarasota's Artists at Work

The Sarasota Art Center hosted another installment in their "Artists at Work" celebration with the night's theme being "An Evening in Paris" in anticipation of their French river cruise in October of next year.

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Join chef Nils Tarantik on a fishing field trip to with the locally owned and operated Breakwater Charters. Then go in the kitchen at the USF Culinary Innovation Lab as chef Tarantik prepares his fresh catch, pan seared snapper with apple jicama slaw and a raspberry and peach balsamic reduction.

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The mountains of Mexico inspire a lavish estate in Lakewood Ranch.

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After seven years of rapid ascension, the Sarasota Ballet performs in the New York City Center's prestigious Fall for Dance Festival.

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Stripped revenue: Cheetah Lounge to sue county for $5.1 million

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June LeBell reviews Vijay Iyer Trio from Ringling International Arts Festival.

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Awards and grants were given to honor and fund artists, administrators and organizations that serve and raise the county's arts profile.

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The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County's Annual Arts Celebration at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

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