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  • Marty Fugate
  • March 16, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Grapes of Wrath'

Frank Galati's adaptation of 'The Grapes of Wrath' is now playing in an Asolo Rep production.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • June LeBell
  • March 16, 2014
MUSICREVIEW: The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields with Joshua Bell

The world-renowned Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, a chamber orchestra founded almost 60 years ago by Sir Neville Marriner, is known as one of the finest "conductorless" orchestras in the world.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 16, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Tim's Vermeer'

Tim Jenison, a renowned technologist, spends five years testing a theory of how painter Johannes Vermeer created his masterpieces in the documentary, 'Tim's Vermeer.'

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Suzanne and Dennis Plasse and daughter, Bethany Kasten, cheer on three family members.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Half Marathon

Runners from around the country hit the pavement early Sunday morning for the ninth annual Sarasota Half Marathon. More than 4,500 runners ran over Ringling Bridge and up North Tamiami Trail while onlookers lined the streets cheering. Defending champion, Evan DeHart, came in first place while Sara Petrick defended her title as fastest woman for the second year in a row.

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Katie Abernathy, Morgan and Liz Bentley and Lori Lawson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 15, 2014
Banyan Bash

Banyan Bash

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Michael Bailey, Maria Wirries and Ilene Friedman
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 15, 2014
Cat Depot Gala 'Caturday Night Fever'

Cat Depot Gala 'Caturday Night Fever'

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Culture Collective at the Sarasota Opera

PHOTO GALLERY: Culture Collective at the Sarasota Opera

  • Arts + Culture
Jan and Ed Davin dance to one of the night’s slow songs.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Men's Club St. Patrick's Day Dinner-Dance

St. Mary, Star of the Sea Men's Club hosted enthusiastic celebrations of St. Patrick's Day on March 15 for over 200 attendees. The crowd enjoyed a traditional Irish dinner, enticing raffles and dancing throughout the night by musicians Patsy and Majella.

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Penny Pollack and Shirley Myers
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longbeach Village St. Patrick's Day Parade

On March 15, the residents of Longbeach Village celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a colorful parade through their streets.

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Dan Armstrong says the City of Venice’s ribs are made with love.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Firefighters Rib Cook-Off

Hundreds of barbecue-lovers flocked to Phillippi Creek Park for the annual Firefighters Rib Cook-Off Saturday, March 15. Families enjoyed live music, cold drinks and plenty of hot ribs. Proceeds from the event benefit the Firefighters Benevolent Fund.

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Roxanne Leezer, and Tina and Bill Moore peruse artwork.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Arts at the Ranch Fine Art Festival

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch transformed into an art gallery March 15-16, as art enthusiasts came together at the 14th Art at the Ranch Fine Art Festival. Attendees met regional, national and international award-winning artists, and shopped for photographs, paintings, sculptures and other artwork over the weekend.

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Nathan Parker, 9, and Jenna Smith, 12, say “cheese” with 5-year-old Jack.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Irish Celtic Festival

East County residents converged for a green, white and orange kind-of-day March 15. The Lakewood Ranch Communities Activities Corp. hosted its fourth Celtic Irish Festival for individuals wanting to get in touch with their inner Irish. Kilts and Irish dancers filled the grounds of the Central Park, as dogs in Irish-themed outfits and their owners paraded around the venue.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 14, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, March 14

Weekend's best bets: Friday, March 14

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 14, 2014
Surviving a weekday St. Paddy's, as told by 'Leprechaun' .gifs

Surviving a weekday St. Paddy's, as told by 'Leprechaun' .gifs

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Betsey Adams, Kim Wheeler and Barbara Britton
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 14, 2014
Renaissance Luncheon featuring Dr. Ruth Westheimer

Renaissance Luncheon featuring Dr. Ruth Westheimer

  • Black Tie
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