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This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 21

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice.

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Valerie Inertie is a Cyr wheel artist, aerialist and circus choreographer who’s done social circus projects in Burkina Faso, Brazil and Haiti. Courtesy photo
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  • February 20, 2019
Circus Sarasota 2019 performers talk blood, sweat and red noses

Three Circus Sarasota performers share what it takes to prepare for the big show.

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Matt Koenig (back center) was a part of the 2010-2011 Florida Studio Theatre Playmakers Group. Courtesy photo
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 20, 2019
Scene & Heard 02.21.19

Here's a look at the arts and entertainment news of the week in Sarasota with Florida Studio Theatre, SPAACES, Ringling College of Art and Design, Michael Bublé, Sarasota Contemporary Dance and Hermitage Artist Retreat.

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Mariela Shaker has recently performed and spoken at the White House, Pentagon, United Nations, Arab American Institute and more. Courtesy photo
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  • February 20, 2019
Violinist Mariela Shaker to share survivor's song at Church of the Redeemer

Syrian refugee Mariela Shaker uses her violin to spread awareness and a message of respect.

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  • February 20, 2019
Black tie is rolling out a new social app

Seal steals the show, Judi Gallagher rocks the runway and Emily Walsh brings back an iconic dress.

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Paint Nail Bar, $18
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  • February 20, 2019
Fashion Insider: Statement Earrings

Go big and bold when it comes to your earrings this season.

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  • February 19, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 6

The tears flowed as much as the alcohol on this week's episode.

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Dr. Nell Potter, President Jane Watt, Ora Jean Henry, Toni Schemmel and Geri Sherot
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  • February 19, 2019
Women make an impact on Sarasota

Impact 100 SRQ works towards their membership goal of 200 women.

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Founder and Dreamers Academy Principal Ruby Zickafoose.
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  • February 19, 2019
Sarasota School Board OKs bilingual charter school

Sarasota’s newest charter school, Dreamers Academy, is slated to open in August.

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  • February 19, 2019
Sarasota School Board votes to extend Bowden's contract

Following a contentious morning school board workshop, board members approved of a contract extending Todd Bowden’s tenure to the 2022-2023 academic year.

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  • February 19, 2019
Longboat Chamber, residents meet, greet and eat

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce opened its annual Meet, Greet and Eat expo to island residents this year.

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former Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts, Orioles pitcher Mychal Givens, Orioles mascot "Bird," Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini, Orioles pitcher Mike Wright Jr., and Madison Wright, a personal trainer and registered dietician.
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  • February 19, 2019
Students, Orioles tackle fitness and fun

Students were cheered on and led through fitness exercises by Orioles team members.

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All dishes will feature several vegetables, but will highlight one specific ingredient. Courtesy photo
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  • February 19, 2019
Spice owner goes back to the basics with Grown, a vegan pop-up restaurant

Chef Louis Robinson is focusing on a classic, vital food group for his next pop-up dinner: vegetables.

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Dale Hooey, the Rev. Michael Durning and Sandy Wood
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  • February 19, 2019
All Angels sings to presidents

In honor of Presidents Day, the church hosted a singalong on Feb. 18.

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Cleanup of the grafitti on the Unconditional Surrender statue has alread begun.
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  • February 19, 2019
Unconditional Surrender statue struck by graffiti

#MeToo spray painted on Sarasota landmark.

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