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"Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's" is playing at Burns Court Cinemas
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  • Pam Nadon
  • June 17, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's'

Will director Matthew Miele's fashion insider documentary, "Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's," lure the average movie goer into theaters? I think not. But, if you're a fashionista and into name dropping, this film is right up your alley.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Punsalan
  • June 14, 2013
The Ringling's "American Moderns" exhibit surveys expressive diversity

The Ringling's "American Moderns" exhibit surveys expressive diversity

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • June 14, 2013
Piqued by perq coffee bar

Piqued by perq coffee bar

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  • Eat + Drink
  • By John Ewing
  • June 14, 2013
Ringling College graduates redefine
 animation industry at Moonbot Studios

Ringling College graduates redefine
 animation industry at Moonbot Studios

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Chef Judi Gallagher
  • June 14, 2013
TWIS = This Week is Sweet

TWIS = This Week is Sweet

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • June 14, 2013
Getting to know Ransom Riggs

Getting to know Ransom Riggs

  • Arts + Culture
Though barely 30 feet wide, the Morris-Thomas townhouse makes a dramatic impression overlooking the greenery of Gillespie Park. Photos by Mallory Gnaegy
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • June 12, 2013
Home of the Month: Gillespie turns a corner

An upscale renovation in Sarasota's most diverse neighborhood points to a new future.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Ballet dancers skate past the Washington Monument. Courtesy photos
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 12, 2013
Greetings from ... Washington, D.C.!

Follow Sarasota Ballet as it skates its way to the Kennedy Center where they were en pointe for having the most memorable performance.

  • Arts + Culture
On set May 31, during filming: The Lamborghini and 50-foot crane sit in front of part of the film crew. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 12, 2013
Scene & Heard

That's a Wrap!; WBTT says, "Guten Tag!"; Little miss can't be wrong; and Hot Tickets

  • Arts + Culture
Matthew McLendon looks over the gallery design for "American Moderns" with Carolyn Hannon, the exhibition designer. Hannon is new on staff at The Ringling. Mallory Gnaegy
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 12, 2013
McLendon showcases Ringling's modern art

A large fluffy cloud, leftover from Sanford Biggers' "Codex" exhibit, sits atop a bookshelf in Matthew McLendon's office.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarah Polley directs "Stories We Tell." Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • June 12, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Stories We Tell'

Director Sarah Polley describes her new film, "Stories We Tell," as "an interrogation process" rather than a documentary.

  • Arts + Culture
Florida Studio Theatre Improv Troupe. Photo by Maria Lyle.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • June 12, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: FST Improv

Florida Studio Theatre kicked off its summer season last Saturday with what is forecast to be two scorching months of sizzling silliness.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • June 12, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ken Haggerty
  • June 11, 2013
Students to embark on a reef rendezvous with Science under Sail

Students to embark on a reef rendezvous with Science under Sail

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  • By John Ewing
  • June 11, 2013
Meet Ila Edwards, bar chef and curious cocktail aficionado

Meet Ila Edwards, bar chef and curious cocktail aficionado

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