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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 28, 2010
The Music Man

Sarasota big-band leader Mike Ash isn't ready to stop blowing his horn.

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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 28, 2010
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Selby Gallery

Selby Gallery is unlike a commercial gallery - it acts as a teaching gallery on the campus of Ringling College of Art and Design.

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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 28, 2010
The multitasker

Actress. Director. Mother of twins. Kyle Ennis Turoff, The Golden Apple Dinner Theatre's 'drowsy chaperone,' gives us a glimpse into her world.

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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 28, 2010
Sarasota's fYfE founders put up their dukes

Zach Gilliland and Amanda Landesberg plan to reinvigorate Sarasota's art and music scene with a little competitive spirit.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • July 28, 2010
FILM REVIEW: 'Winter's Bone'

When an unknown actor delivers a jaw-dropping performance in a lead role, it's thrilling to watch. Jennifer Lawrence manages to catapult herself to that lofty status in the new film, "Winter's Bone."

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  • July 28, 2010
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  • July 27, 2010
Guest Fashion Editor - Ana Molinari

GUEST FASHION EDITOR: Ana Molinari

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 27, 2010
Pipeline project continues on GMD

The replacement of water pipes along Gulf of Mexico Drive will cause temporary pedestrian and vehicular delays through September 2010.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 27, 2010
Community Golf Scores 07.13.10 to 07.25.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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  • Robin Roy
  • July 27, 2010
Palmer Ranch retains roadway service

A three-year contract extension with Sarasota County will provide more than $189,000 per year to help pay for median and roadside maintenance.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 27, 2010
Manatee school board approves tax increase

The Manatee County School Board last night approved a quarter mill property tax increase as well as a tax decrease to offset it.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 27, 2010
Welly supports revised Vision Plan

Longboat Key Club and Resort General Manager Michael Welly is urging the town to use the Vision Plan and update its codes to support the island as a first-class tourism destination.

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  • Robin Roy
  • July 26, 2010
Commission to approve park purchase

The county is set to buy an 8-acre site in the Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores neighborhood and turn it into a park.

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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 26, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Paper Tree

The Paper Tree is a one-stop shop for all things custom and entertaining.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 26, 2010
MMS fall registration dates set

The Miss Manatee Softball League will host registration for its fall softball league from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 14, 21 and 28 and 6-8 p.m., Aug. 25 and Sept. 1.

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