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Rebecca Fortson, Laura Leiter, Kellie Holcomb and Jenevieve Donovan
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  • September 19, 2012
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The glasses were certainly half full Friday, Sept. 14, at South Florida Museum's fundraising event, Vinology.

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"I have to say that, honestly, (the process) hasn't been difficult," choreographer Jolie Rand says. "I was so thrilled to have the opportunity to choreograph at The Players … I have the opportunity to do what I love to do in a place that's my home."
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Nestled among the glowing lights of the Vegas Strip lived choreographer Jolie Rand and her daughter, Nikki.

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Getting to Know: S/ART/Q's Annual Print Party

Getting to Know: S/ART/Q's Annual Print Party

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Arrested Development: SPD and City Commission get tough on vagrancy

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A hushed room: open mic at Pastry Art

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"Mind in the Making" lecture drives home importance of early education

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TWIS Talks RIAF: Philadelphia's Pig Iron Theatre Company to Stage Newest Work

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"I've never gotten to be the lead, so I think it's kind of cool ... it's a pretty big responsibility, but you can pull it off if you work really hard," Ava Podewitz says.
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  • September 12, 2012
Ava Podewitz: Child Star

This month, 9-year-old Ava Podewitz stars in 'Heidi.' The young Venice Theatre actress, wise beyond her years, could melt the Swiss Alps with her smile.

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An eviction notice was taped to the door of the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Monday, Sept. 10. Photo by Roger Drouin.
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  • September 12, 2012
Scene & Heard

Golden Apple Dinner Theatre receives eviction notice; International exhibitor comes to Sarasota Museum of Modern Art; 'The Daily Show' writer hopes to garner some laughs

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Sara Ferguson bought this TV console at the Sarasota Pamaro Shop years ago and knew she wanted the piece to be one of the big pops of color in their home.
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  • September 12, 2012
Home & Garden: Fresh Perspective

When Nick and Sara Ferguson moved in October 2011 into their Siesta Key home, their house had undergone quite a transformation - both inside and out.

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Molly Azpell, Kirsten Sponseller, Sally Gruters, Anastasia Maracle, Stacy Sternberg and Kat Ricker
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  • September 12, 2012
Ringling Underground provides modern take on art

The Renaissance-era courtyard of the Ringling Museum of Art was overtaken recently by something more modern - 20-somethings.

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