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Learn how to turn a pallet into a bed frame in this week's Crafty Genes.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 9, 2013
Crafty Genes: Pallet Bed Frame

Learn how to turn a pallet into a bed frame in this week's Crafty Genes.

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Uncle Peter and nephew Marc revamp Café Gabbiano
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  • June LeBell
  • October 9, 2013
Tidbites

Uncle Peter and nephew Marc revamp Cafe Gabbiano; Darwin's is brewing at two spots; and Extra bites to chew on.

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Mike and the late Jewel Ash earlier this year. File photo.
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  • October 9, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Sarasota's beloved Jewel; On to happily ever after; and Black Tie debut.

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Steve Horowitz will play Detective Sgt. Fred Burchitt in "An Act of the Imagination."
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 8, 2013
'An Act of the Imagination' opens at Island Players Thursday

Sarasotan Steve Horowitz who plays the Sergeant in the murder mystery play talks a little about his role and why you should come see it.

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"Becky's New Car" is now playing at Venice Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 8, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Becky's New Car'

American theatrical comedy loves men suffering mid-life crises and scratching their seven-year itches. Steven Dietz's "Becky's New Car" gives equal time to women-of-a-certain-age stuck in various ruts.

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  • June LeBell
  • October 8, 2013
MUSIC REVIEW: Unprecedented cycle rolls into Sarasota

History is being made this season in Sarasota.

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Matt Allison's photo uses false color infrareds and 96 exposures to capture Florida's phosphate country (Photo courtesy Matt Allison)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 8, 2013
Conversations at the Crocker kicks off today

Photographers Matt Allison and Virginia Hoffman along with historian John McCarthy will talk about preserving Florida's historical structures tonight in "Florida in Context."

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Suzanne Kane and Isidro Erreguin
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Puttin' on the Ritz' part 2

Fred Astaire Dance studio staff and dancers presented "Puttin' on the Ritz" at Sarasota opera House Sunday, Oct. 6. The pieces they performed were perfected over the past three months and were choreographed by Bruno Collins.

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Jo and Al Goldis having some fun at Donte's Den "Top Dog." Photos by Heather Merriman.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 7, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Untie the weekend with Black Tie Untied!

  • Arts + Culture
Jeisenia Gonzalez, Dr. Harvey Levine, and Petra Pennington in "Singing in the Rain"
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Puttin' on the Ritz

Fred Astaire Dance studio staff and dancers presented "Puttin' on the Ritz" at Sarasota opera House Sunday, Oct. 6. The pieces they performed were perfected over the past three months and were choreographed by Bruno Collins.

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  • By Popcorn Bob
  • October 6, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

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George Clooney stars in "Gravity."
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • October 6, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Gravity'

"Gravity" will leave you breathless.

  • Arts + Culture
John and Mimi Greco
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Music Series The First Brass

Every October, Marie Selby Gardens hosts a music series and the 2013 series kicked off with The First Brass performing "Red, White and Brass: American Salute." Attendees lounged beneath the banyans Sunday, Oct. 6 where they enjoyed a patriotic salute to our veterans.

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  • October 4, 2013
Weekend Best Bets: Friday, Oct. 4

Weekend Best Bets: Friday, Oct. 4

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  • October 4, 2013
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