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'The Insult' makes for a frightened yet compassionate audience

Moviegoers will be pulled in many directions during this emotional tale of racial tensions in the Middle East.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • March 5, 2018
FST's "Constellations" tells a love story through multiverse theory

Florida Studio Theatre's latest Stage III production is paradoxically spoiler-proof.

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The Sarasota Ballet performs David Bintley’s “‘Still Life’ at the Penguin Café.” Photo by Frank Atura
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  • March 5, 2018
Dreams come true with Sarasota Ballet's 'Dreams of Nature'

Sarasota Ballet gifts dance fans with two unique ballets in latest production.

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Sarafina Murphy-Gibson and Laura Daniel Gale started planning their ghost tour of downtown Sarasota in the summer of 2017. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • March 5, 2018
Ghosts of downtown's past come out of the shadows in historic walking tour

Two locals are giving tourists and residents alike a new look at Sarasota history — with a few spooks thrown in.

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The Asolo Rep's Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards enjoying the Asolo Rep Gala After-Party, dancing with "Evita" actress, singer and recording artist Ana Isabelle. Photo by: Cliff Roles
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  • March 5, 2018
Asolo Gala moves next door for "lit" after party

Partygoers continued the night at Louies Modern.

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Joanna Parisi makes her role debut in the title role of Bellini’s Norma at Sarasota Opera. Photo by Rod Millington
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  • Edward Alley
  • March 5, 2018
Bellini’s “Norma” is a rewarding evening at the opera

"Norma" opened the second half of the Sarasota Opera's 2018 Winter Festival Season March 3.

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Rebecca McCullough, the daughter of farm owner Gabby Herrmann, offers a sugar treat for a job well done.
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  • Jay Heater
  • March 4, 2018
Lipizzans reign during Myakka City benefit

Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions helps raise funds for Myakka City Historic School House.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 4, 2018
Walk to Defeat ALS makes strides towards finding a cure

Teams of walkers marched together to raise funds towards ALS research

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Sarah Dussault helps her team win the Female Platoon Exhibition class.
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  • Jay Heater
  • March 4, 2018
Pirates in control

Braden River drill team wins district title.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 4, 2018
Siesta Key Association members gather for annual breakfast

Big topics get discussed over a big breakfast at SKA’s annual meeting.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 4, 2018
A day of Dr. Seuss

Elementary school students celebrate diversity and reading through Dr. Seuss.

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Summerfield's Jonathan Leatt, an 11-year-old McNeal student, soars above the ground as he wins the overall 5K race in 18:28.
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  • Jay Heater
  • March 4, 2018
Take Stock awareness rises in Lakewood Ranch

Benefit runs help students reach the academic finish line.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 4, 2018
Project 180 begins its fifth annual Strong Voices/Strong Subjects lecture series

This year’s lecture series explores the impact of prisoner reentry on the home and family.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 4, 2018
Asolo Repertory Theatre glams up the Art Ovation Hotel

Old Hollywood at Cocoanut Grove was hosted March 3 at the Art Ovation Hotel.

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  • Katie Johns
  • March 4, 2018
Garden Club blossoms at Home Tour

Five homes throughout Longboat Key were on display for the 42nd Annual Home Tour March 3.

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