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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 6, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 7

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

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Kevin Short — Courtesy photo
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 6, 2019
Scene & Heard 03.07.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, including updates on Sarasota Opera, The RIngling and Florida Studio Theatre.

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Kathe Fraga's "Springtime in Paris" — Art by Kathe Fraga
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 6, 2019
530 Burns' Kathe Fraga and Linda Richichi show natural progression

These two 530 Burns Gallery artists are proving that women have a place in the art world.

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Christopher Nazarian is a bass vocalist and classical pianist. Photo by Kayleigh Omang
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  • Marty Fugate
  • March 6, 2019
Sarasota Opera's unsung heroes rarely see the spotlight, but they're ready for it

What does it take to be an understudy at Sarasota Opera? Just everything you’ve got. Christopher Nazarian wouldn’t have it any other way.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • March 6, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: They played their cards wrong

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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  • March 5, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 8

Chloe uncovers new gossip, Kelsey lashes out at Garrett and Alex and Juliette shockingly can't seem to agree if Alex cheated or not on this week's episode of MTV's "Siesta Key" reality TV show.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 5, 2019
Abilities shine at Easterseals Happiness House annual luncheon

The Abilities Shining Luncheon was held March 5 at Michael's On East.

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Kevin Swan said his events building will seat a maximum of 275 people.
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  • Jay Heater
  • March 5, 2019
New Bradenton business plans to host weddings, special events

The East County entrepreneur "just happens to have ALS" as he opens wedding, special events venue.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 5, 2019
Lido residents party for Mardi Gras

A buffet dinner was hosted on March 5 to benefit Lido Beach nourishment.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 5, 2019
Longboat tennis pros ace friendly competition

Four Longboat Key tennis pros battled it out March 5 during a fundraiser at the Longboat Key Tennis Center.

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Ann Johnson and Diane Kaslow
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 5, 2019
St. Armands Residents Association celebrates Mardi Gras

The March members meeting included election of officers and board members.

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The orchestra has shared preliminary renderings showing its desired location for the concert hall. The organization said any project would not eliminate any amenities within the park.
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  • David Conway
  • March 5, 2019
Orchestra to hold meeting on venue plans

The Sarasota Orchestra will field questions from the public on a proposal to build a concert hall at Payne Park.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 5, 2019
'Everybody Knows' is an ambivalent and ambitious kidnapping whodunit

Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem offer powerful performances in Asghar Farhadi's new drama/thriller, "Everybody Knows."

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  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 5, 2019
Siesta Breeze Trolley live app in the works

The app does not have an official launch date but is expected to function similarly to SCAT’s live-tracking feature.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 5, 2019
Lord's Warehouse models reusable fashions

The sold-out event brought 200 people to Longboat Island Chapel on March 5.

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