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"It's not just about the figure," Ofra Friedman explains about her work. "It communicates the essence — the core of us."
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 30, 2012
Ofra Friedman: On the Wire

Ofra Friedman is not only good with her hands; she's good at hands - and feet, for that matter. The Israeli-born sculptor turns sheets of steel-wire mesh into full-fledged, human-like works of art.

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Student winners of the “Write a Play” program celebrate. Photo  by Mallory Gnaegy.
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  • May 30, 2012
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Woman's Exchange gives grants; Students awarded for being dramatic; Musical comedy centers on the other side of the hill

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Theater Review: 'Fanny Brice: America's Funny Girl'

Marya Grandy is thrilling as Fanny Brice in the musical biography that just opened at the Asolo Repertory Theatre. Written and directed by David H. Bell, the show is loaded with optical goodies.

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"I'm in no hurry to retire," says Asolo Rep production manager Victor Meyrich, who this year celebrated his 43rd season with the company. "I have a great stake in this whole operation."
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  • May 30, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: A Major Production

Asolo Rep production manager Victor Meyrich is sitting pretty these days, thanks to statewide recognition for his work and a new million-dollar production center.

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Elizabeth Goldstein prefers making simple, low-fat foods at home. Photo by Loren Mayo.
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  • May 30, 2012
Kitchen Classics: Elizabeth Goldstein

Conductor, organist, choir director, dancer, singer and Broadway actress Elizabeth Goldstein loves eating and cooking, and it shows in every way from the parties she gives to the foods she craves - except one: her figure.

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  • May 29, 2012
Observe this: Longboat Key property values dipping again

Observe this: Longboat Key property values dipping again

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  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • May 29, 2012
"A community is not a community without unity"

"A community is not a community without unity"

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  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • May 29, 2012
12 days remain to check out "Jericho" at FST

12 days remain to check out "Jericho" at FST

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  • By Candice McElyea
  • May 29, 2012
A Sarasota "Hot Dad" Makes the Semi-Finals in National Contest

A Sarasota "Hot Dad" Makes the Semi-Finals in National Contest

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RJ Howson of the RJ Howson Band
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  • May 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Blues and Brews

Bud Snyder is the co-owner of Sarasota's Spirit Ranch Studio, and he has called the city home for over 40 years. Snyder has worked as the producer and sound engineer for acts including Warren Haynes, Jeff Buckley, Gov't Mule, Derek Trucks and The Allman Brothers. So when he was diagnosed with an aneurysm that needed operation, it's no wonder that Southwest Florida's great blues acts like FJ Howson Band put on a benefit show May 27 to help him garner the funds. Cock and Bull was taken over by area blues fans that helped raise over $16,000 for the cause.

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  • May 25, 2012
Observe This: Police searching for bank robbery suspect

Observe This: Police searching for bank robbery suspect

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  • By Candice McElyea
  • May 25, 2012
Central Park’s New Home Builders Sell 300 Homes

Central Park’s New Home Builders Sell 300 Homes

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  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie
  • May 25, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: Bayport Beach and Tennis Club

Real Estate Deal of the Week: Bayport Beach and Tennis Club

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Daniel Moe was the music director of the Key Chorale until he retired in 2006.
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  • May 25, 2012
Musical man Daniel Moe dies

Key Chorale mourns the loss of Conductor Emeritus Daniel Moe

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  • May 24, 2012
A Cuban Culinary Adventure

A Cuban Culinary Adventure

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