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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • September 24, 2009
Sam Snead's is a local favorite

"The King of Swing" was his nickname, and golf was his game. Sam Snead was known as one of the greatest golfers of all time -- and his namesake restaurant is equally as good.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • September 24, 2009
Matre d'opera

Sarasota Opera's food and beverage manager, Jim Reid, can satiate a palate long enough for audience members to sit through a three-act Puccini.

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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • September 23, 2009
Profiles of Summer: Head Entrepreneur

When Susan Beausang's hair fell out, she dusted off her fashion merchandising degree and brought beauty to baldness.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • September 23, 2009
Eclectic exhibit offers artistic grab bag

A fall art exhibit at Allyn Gallup in the Rosemary District features work by Venice artist Richard Mueller.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • September 17, 2009
Film Review: 'Whiteout'

Savings tip: Don't waste your time or money on the new film, "Whiteout." This chiller-thriller starring Kate Beckinsale is anything but. A case of that liquid eraser bearing the same name couldn't save this sorry script.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 16, 2009
Entertainment industries seek local talent

Representatives of the talent, film and publishing industries will be under one roof, hunting for talent and showcasing their services, during an expo Sept. 19.

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  • Michael Eng
  • September 16, 2009
Student trumpeter hits the right notes

Braden River High School's Christian Wayman has been moonlighting with the George Carroll Big Band.

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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • September 16, 2009
Profiles of Summer: Hollywood Connection

Sarasota County Film Commissioner Jeanne Corcoran is using her Las Vegas clout and local perks to lure blockbuster movie productions to Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • June LeBell
  • September 16, 2009
Music Review: 'Portraits in Passion'

The Sarasota Orchestra began its 'Portraits in Passion' series Saturday evening with what looked like a sold-out audience at the Sarasota Opera House, which proves that if you've got the goods - even in early September - you'll draw a crowd.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • September 16, 2009
Creative control

Jared Walker got his start as an actor and then discovered he was happier behind the curtain.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • September 16, 2009
What's your wine style?

WineStyles, in Lakewood Ranch, takes a customer-friendly approach to wine, displaying bottles by style, also known as flavor.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • September 9, 2009
Profiles of Summer: Double forte

Pine View senior and double bassist Theo Breen is on his way to symphony superstardom.

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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • September 9, 2009
Opera House reopens aisles, loses 48 seats

The Sarasota Opera House removes four-dozen new seats after receiving some complaints from longtime patrons.

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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • September 9, 2009
Italian chef brings tradition to Cantina Toscana

After listening to his enthusiastic travel stories and many cooking experiences, you would never believe Valerio Pescetelli, chef at Cantina Toscana in Lakewood Ranch, is only 24 years old.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Pam Nadon
  • September 2, 2009
Film Review: 'Taking Woodstock'

Something I've always regretted in my life was not having seized the opportunity to attend Woodstock back in 1969. You see, I was one of those pseudo-hippies with a job during summer break, thus suggesting I must have been a true capitalist at heart. I did, however, see the documentary "Woodstock," which hugely reinforced that regret. So, needless to say, I've been eagerly anticipating Oscar-winning director Ang Lee's new film, "Taking Woodstock."

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