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'Hand to God' runs through Feb. 10 at Florida Studio Theatre. Photo by Matthew Holler
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  • Marty Fugate
  • January 21, 2019
The puppet from hell stars in Florida Studio Theatre's 'Hand to God'

A Christian puppet ministry in a small-town Texas church is the backdrop for this unusual — yet hilarious — play.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
“Ax Plays Beethoven” served as the Sarasota Orchestra’s Masterworks 4 concert Jan. 17 at State College of Florida’s Neel Performing Arts Center in Bradenton and Jan. 18-20 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • January 21, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra and Emanuel Ax pair perfectly in stellar Masterworks concert

The first Masterworks concert of 2019 ended on the right note with a stellar performance of Prokofiev’s Fifth Symphony.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Matthew McGee stars in “Waltzing Matilda.” Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 21, 2019
Critic’s Picks: SaraSolo 2019

An arbitrary, idiosyncratic selection of one-person shows at the 2019 SaraSolo Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 20, 2019
Selah Freedom features modern fashions for sixth year

The annual A New Beginning Fashion Event was held Jan. 20 at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Jordan Bolds plays the saxophone during the tribute.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 20, 2019
Temple Emanu-El hosts MLK Tribute

The temple hosted an MLK reenactment and performances on Jan. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Current look at The Shore overlooking the bay.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 20, 2019
Longboat restaurant owner hopes for April opening

Shore has faced a number of challenges in effort to open

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bradenton 7-year-old Wyatt Brown entertains double-decker goats at the Manatee County Fair
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 20, 2019
Manatee County Fair continues run in Palmetto

Manatee County Fair continues its run in Palmetto

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ronda Pecaric and Tim and Paul Daugherty
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 19, 2019
Taste of St. Armands serves up local bites

The 9th annual event dished out plates from more than 17 local restaurants.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 18, 2019
Garden Club toasts to 50th year

Club members and guests enjoyed a cocktail party at the Holiday Inn at Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Lou Lester, Doris McGann and Ken McGann
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 18, 2019
Go fish at the Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival

Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival brings large crowd to Gulfstream Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"Hairspray" runs through Feb. 3. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 18, 2019
The beat goes on and the underdogs win in The Players Centre’s 'Hairspray'

This high-energy production of one of America's most beloved musicals is a fun nod to pre-Beatles American rock ‘n’ roll.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
"Rainforest Masks of Costa Rica" is on display through Jan. 27. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 18, 2019
‘Rainforest Masks of Costa Rica’ conserves culture at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

After 15 years, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens continues to keep traditions alive with "Rainforest Masks of Costa Rica" exhibit.

  • Arts + Culture
The Florida Department of Transportation is reconfiguring the intersection of State Road 70 and Interstate 75 to make it safer for motorists. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 18, 2019
FDOT shifts traffic at S.R. 70

Motorists should expect delays at S.R. 70-I-75 interchange.

  • East County
  • News
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch President and CEO Rex Jensen helps Sheriff Rick Wells cut the ribbon while Lennar's Craig Doehr and Linda Boos watch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 18, 2019
New Manatee County Sheriff's Office substation ready for Lakewood Ranch community

New Manatee County Sheriff's Office substation ready for Lakewood Ranch community

  • East County
  • News
Christy Bauwin takes a look at some of the wares on sale at the festival.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 18, 2019
Native American Festival wows crowds with traditional dances

The Sarasota Native American Indian Festival, which takes place on Jan. 18, 19 and 20, highlights the traditional culture of Native Americans.

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