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  • Pam Nadon
  • July 27, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'A Most Wanted Man'

Philip Seymour Hoffman gives the best performance of his career in 'A Most Wanted Man.'

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 25, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, July 25

Weekend's best bets: Friday, July 25

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Kendall Peacock’s favorite pastry she made was butterscotch fudge
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mattison's Forty-One cooking camp

Mattison's Forty-One has hosted a cooking camp for campers ages 11 through 14 for the past four years. It's so popular the four week-long camps limited to 15 campers gets full the first day of signups - there's always a waiting list.

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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • July 24, 2014
Jeff's: super casual, seriously chopped salads and more

Jeff's: super casual, seriously chopped salads and more

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  • By Nicole Unger
  • July 24, 2014
Day Trippin' — Point of Rocks, Siesta Key

Day Trippin' — Point of Rocks, Siesta Key

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Three experienced performers lead the cast of Cabaret: Tony DeNiro is the Emcee, Kaitlyn Terpstra is nightclub singer Sally Bowles and Patrick Mounce is writer Cliff Bradshaw. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 24, 2014
'Cabaret' prepares students for professional career

Students prepare for career in acting at Venice Theatre during the Summer Stock Program. Kaitlyn Terpstra, a graduate of the program who is studying theater, is the model they hope to achieve through the program.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 23, 2014
Motorworks Brewing begins bar and restaurant distribution

Motorworks Brewing begins bar and restaurant distribution

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 23, 2014
Motorworks Brewing begins distribution

Motorworks Brewing begins distribution

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This week, local organizations are seeking artists, writers, actors and college students for an arts internship.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 23, 2014
AUDITIONS: Calling artists, writers, actors and college students

Here's a round up of this week's arts-related opportunities in the Sarasota area.

  • Arts + Culture
Photos by Heather Merriman and courtesy of Detlev von Kessel
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • July 23, 2014
Home of the Month: Orange Blossom special

An elegant downtown apartment showcases Sarasota's past and present.

  • Arts + Culture
Patrick Ward, Daniel Rodriguez and Ricardo Graziano
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 23, 2014
'The Secret Garden' comes up roses

Sarasota Ballet's world premiere of Will Tuckett's 'The Secret Garden' is no garden-variety production.

  • Arts + Culture
SYV sings on the staircase at the Opera Garnier. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 23, 2014
Where Are They? Sarasota Young Voices take Paris

For nine days, beginning June 22, Sarasota Young Voices Chamber choir, a 14-woman ensemble, went to Paris -- the first time the group, founded in 2007, has traveled overseas.

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  • By Amanda Heisey
  • July 22, 2014
Curtain Call: A first look at The Players Theatre New Play Festival

Curtain Call: A first look at The Players Theatre New Play Festival

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk
  • July 22, 2014
Let's talk locks: Summer hair to beat the heat

Let's talk locks: Summer hair to beat the heat

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Marc Jacobs handbag, available at Addison Craig
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 22, 2014
Hot Flash: Orange is the new black

To get the most of fun summer colors, BT explored local stores to see what they had to offer in one of Pantone's favorite summery hue: orange.

  • Arts + Culture
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