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"I'm a really big bunhead," Sara Sardelli says. Bunhead is a term, coined by ballerinas, that translates to "hardcore ballet fanatic."
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 1, 2012
Sara Sardelli: Turning Pointe

Sara Sardelli takes on a larger-than-life role as she dances her way into the upcoming season as the newest principal of Sarasota Ballet.

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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 1, 2012
Scene & Heard

Castaway to Belgium; Students become the masters; A midsummer's news

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Risotto with pesto from "Hazan Family Favorites" by Giuliano Hazan. Photo by Joseph De Leo.
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  • Molly Schechter
  • August 1, 2012
EDIBLES: The beauty and bounty of basil

Pesto is the mint julep of the garden; there are as many ways to make it as there are cooks who do so.

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Michelle Williams and Luke Kirby meet by chance but discover many coincidences in "Take This Waltz." Courtesy.
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  • Pam Nadon
  • August 1, 2012
Film Review: 'Take This Waltz'

The new film, "Take This Waltz," explores romantic infatuation and the toxic effect it can have on a seemingly happy marriage.

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Dominic Comperatore and Maren Bush. Photo courtesy of FST.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • August 1, 2012
Theater Review: 'Talley's Folly'

Lanford Wilson described his play, "Talley's Folly," as being about "two lame ducks that find a wholeness, rare in human relationships."

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Bride-to-be Jean Weidner and hostess Myra Rakoff
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  • July 31, 2012
Bridal Luncheon Honoring Jean Weidner

Luncheon hostessed by Myra Rakoff

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  • By Jessi Smith
  • July 31, 2012
TWIS Talks RIAF: Jessi Smith blogs for the 2012 Ringling International Arts Festival

TWIS Talks RIAF: Jessi Smith blogs for the 2012 Ringling International Arts Festival

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  • July 31, 2012
Obituary: Dr. William Vilensky

Dr. William Vilensky, of Longboat Key and formerly of Margate, N.J., died July 30. He was 84.

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The investigation is ongoing and investigators are collecting numerous pieces of evidence. Authorities released surveillance pictures this afternoon. Courtesy photos.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 31, 2012
Authorities release photos from attempted robbery

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is seeking information about an attempted robbery of the Ranch Lake Walmart, at the intersection of State Road 70 and Interstate 75.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 31, 2012
July 31: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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  • By Paula Atwell
  • July 31, 2012
Theater Review: 'The Piano Teacher'

Contemporary Playwright Julio Cho is also an actress and TV writer, who has won many awards for her theatrical work.

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Clumps of seaweed lined the beach access near North Shore Road Monday evening.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 31, 2012
Seaweed surfaces on LBK beaches

The clumps of seaweed along the shoreline is a likely leftover from Tropical Storm Debby.

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The $1.42 billion purchase is one of the largest made by Roper Industries.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 31, 2012
Roper embarks on $1.4 billion deal

Lakewood Ranch-based Roper Industries plans to acquire Sunquest Information Systems for $1.42 billion.

  • East County
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Pastor Craig King and Ed Coil, Discipleship Lead Coach, prepare Caroline and Parker Thurman to be baptized, Sunday, July 30.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bayside Community Campus Beach Day

Bayside Community Church held Campus Beach Day from 2 to 5 pm, Sunday, July 30, out at the Siesta Key Pavilion. The event included a BBQ, singing and the baptism of a dozen people.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 31, 2012
Community Sports

Enjoy this week's community golf news for Lakewood Ranch, Palm-Aire, River Club, Rosedale, Tara, University Park

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