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"New Pass Fisherman" by William Hartman depicts Byrd's bait shop, a great spot to grab a burger in the 1950s and the New Pass Grill's predecessor.
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Inherited identity

Florida life impacted the work of Sarasota painters William Hartman, Larry Stults and Wilfrid Berg. The influence lives on in their descendants, who decided to feature their elders' work in an exhibit.

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Backstage Pass: Tim Minar

Tim Minar does what The Players need.

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"It's the only thing I've ever known how to do (for a living)," says Bill Schustick. "I'm not a musician, I'm a troubadour."
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Bill Schustik will perform a free Christmas-themed concert Dec. 11 as part of the Sarasota Concert Association's Munchtime Musicales series.

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'John Ringling’s Circus Nutcracker' takes place Dec. 20 and Dec. 21.
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On the corner of Cherry Lane and Ohio Place lies a gem of a garden, nuzzled in the middle of downtown Sarasota.

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Just Married: Matthew Buchanan and Diana Kelly

The wedding of Matt Buchanan and Diana Kelly was full of love, faith, family and many surprises.

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On the rise: Good Graeff talks touring, management and new EP

On the rise: Good Graeff talks touring, management and new EP

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Andrea McArdle stars in Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota's "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year."
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  • December 3, 2013
Hot Tickets: Holiday Music

Read June LeBell's picks for holiday music events.

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Sea of Strengths Academy to host film screening

The Sea of Strengths Academy will host a viewing of the documentary Dislecksia: The Movie, at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7., at Burns Court Cinema.

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Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

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Frankie Duffy, Katherine Acosta, Eddie Duffy, Ashlyn Rutherford and Jayden Capella
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  • December 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Variations Pt. II

The Margaret Barbieri Conservatory of Dance students performed "Holiday Variations" Dec. 1 at Glenridge Performing Arts Center.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Variations

The Margaret Barbieri Conservatory of Dance students performed "Holiday Variations" Dec. 1 at Glenridge Performing Arts Center.

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  • November 30, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Philomena'

"Philomena" is one of those rare films which successfully balances serious subject matter with wry humor.

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Principal dancer Logan Learned performs "Les Patineurs" at the Ballet Across America III performance at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. this past summer. (Courtesy photo)
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  • November 29, 2013
Sarasota Ballet announces Ashton Lineup

Sarasota Ballet has officially announced the lineup of ballets it will perform for the April 30 through May 3 Sir Frederick Ashton Festival.

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