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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 17, 2019
Lighthouse of Manasota brings painting to life

Art in the Dark had a surprise guest, Ashley Gruters is expecting a little one, Bruce Rodgers is retiring and more this week.

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Booker High alumnus Charlie Barnett co-stars in Netflix's breakout hit "Russian Doll" with Natasha Lyonne. Photo by Amelia Hanks
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 17, 2019
'Russian Doll' star Charlie Barnett credits Booker VPA for getting his start

The Booker High alumnus and Longboat Key native who co-leads the Netflix show shares what the school means to him.

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Elliott Raines, director of “A View from the Bridge,” leads a rehearsal at Unitarian Universalist Church. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 17, 2019
Preparation for The Players Centre's latest production starts with the script

Director Elliott Raines takes Arthur Miller’s “A View from the Bridge” from the page to the stage.

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  • April 17, 2019
Drink This: Strawberry Ginger Sweet Tart

Enjoy this refreshing drink and toast to the end of season.

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"Giselle" runs April 26 and 27. Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 17, 2019
The Sarasota Ballet's 'Giselle' showcases the company's development

The Sarasota Ballet’s take on ‘Giselle’ reveals some modern themes with a mature company.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 17, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 18

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 17, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: First come, first served

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 16, 2019
Town shifts Village's drive for resident passes into park

Commissioners agree to look at possible changes in no-parking zones, valet rules and speed limits.

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  • News
Transportation issues and beach issues were among the top things mentioned in this week's Goals and Objectives workshop.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 16, 2019
The line for Longboat's budget forms here

At town's annual Goals and Objectives workshop, ideas queue up for their (possible) place in the next budget.

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Top: Jimmy Burke, Elizabeth Gelman, Liba Eisenberg, Jeff Cohen, Sarasota Opera Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi, Ned Eisenberg, Bottom: Tovah Feldshuh and Ed Asner
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 16, 2019
"The Soap Myth" comes to Sarasota Opera House

A VIP Reception was held after the show April 16.

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Co-Chairman Rick Rossiter, Stanley Eding, Executive Director Lucy Nicardi and Co-Chairman Greg Lineham
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 16, 2019
Thunder by the Bay thanks sponsors and volunteers

The Thank You Reception was hosted April 16 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

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Jillian Cicalese, Brian Ritchie and Bonita Jackson act in "As You Like It." Photo by John Revisky
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 16, 2019
'As You Like It' puts audiences under a spell in Asolo Conservatory production

This Shakespeare-in-the-park show at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens shows a younger, charmingly unrefined side of the Bard.

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Noah Jupe, Millicent Simmonds and John Krasinski in "A Quiet Place." Photo source: Amazon Prime Video.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 16, 2019
Binge Blog: Laughing silently to myself

"Nate Bargatze: The Tennessee Kid" (Netflix) and "A Quiet Place" (Amazon Prime Video) are this week's recommendations from the Sarasota Observer's Binge Blog.

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Photo courtesy Variety
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • April 16, 2019
Mary Kay Place is explosive in gentle, intimate new film 'Diane'

Mary Kay Place is explosive in gentile, intimate new film 'Diane' about a 70-year-old widow who spends her time doing good for others.

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Rev. Chris Wood carries the cross. File photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 16, 2019
Good Friday walk set to take over Main Street

Sarasota Ministerial Association hopes for 1,000 participants.

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