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Sometimes referred to as "beeblossoms," gaura is a colorful flowering plant that thrives even in the warmest, sunniest of summers and also attracts butterflies. Photos by Heather Merriman.
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As summer approaches, the desire to be outside enjoying the clear skies and warm weather is hard to resist, and it also provides the ideal time to spruce up your yard and garden.

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Let's Talk Locks: All bobs are not created equal

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PHOTO GALLERY: Darwin Brewing Company Grand Opening

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Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail, opened a new cycle of exhibitions Thursday, May 23.

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LISTEN: Godsnack

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PHOTO GALLERY: Planned Parenthood Summer Lovin' Bash

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PHOTO GALLERY: Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week Kick-off Party

To kick-off Visit Sarasota County's 9th annual Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week, guests attended the event's kick-off party for a culinary tasting Thursday, May 22, at The Francis.

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"I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti" runs through June 15, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
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'When all else fails, make pasta.' That's the simple philosophy of Giulia Melucci's memoir, 'I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti.'

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Fraudulent slips: Ringling Museum unveils 'Intent to Deceive' exhibit

Fraudulent slips: Ringling Museum unveils 'Intent to Deceive' exhibit

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"The Procuress" by Han Van Meegeren is a forgery of Johannes Vermeer.
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The Ringling opens "Intent to Deceive"

"Intent to Deceive: Fakes and Forgeries in the Art World" curated by Collete Loll opens this week. The exhibit challenges perceptions of authenticity and points to the serious problem art fraud poses for museums and dealers. It opens May 23 and runs through Aug. 3, at The Ringling Museum of Art.

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Passion with a Purpose

In the very pages of the arts section he founded, artist-curator-critic-historian-teacher Kevin Dean lives on as a pillar of Sarasota's arts community.

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Tony Stopperan's next full-length feature film production, "Paradise, FL," starts shooting in July.

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Three Things: Splendid Settings

A spectacular setting demands a spectacular house. Let's take a look at several homes currently on the market that celebrate Sarasota's closeness with nature.

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