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'Kool' talks celebration

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'Kool' talks celebrationRobert “Kool” Bell on the enduring appeal of his seminal funk band Kool & the Gang: ... Read more »

Wallenda viewing party

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Wallenda viewing partyWatch and party as famed Sarasotan Nik Wallenda wire walks across the Grand Canyon ... Read more »

Summer Circus Spectacular

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Summer Circus SpectacularSummer Circus Spectacular starts Tuesday and runs through August 3 in the Historic Asolo Theater at ... Read more »

Paddleboard races

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Paddleboard racesSarasota Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Series on Siesta Key Beach is Saturday ... Read more »

Cheap Thrills | Friday | Saturday Wednesday, Jun 19, 2013 4:00 PM

Cheap Thrills, June 20-26

Tampa Bay Summer RV Show — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday (June 20-23). Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa. $4 (children under 16 free). Parking: $6 for cars, ... Read more »

Music | Music Blog | Music News Monday, Jun 17, 2013 3:14 PM

Ben Prestage solo band

One man band brings swamp blues to Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center in Sarasota Read more »

Friday | Music Monday, Jun 17, 2013 2:06 PM

Friday Fest returns

Free live music event returns to Van Wezel grounds in Sarasota Read more »

Topics: Friday Fest, Van Wezel Performing, Yesterdayze |

Friday Monday, Jun 17, 2013 2:03 PM

Gecko’s turns 21

Gecko’s Grill & Pub will celebrate its 21st year in business with a barbecue bash in Sarasota Read more »

Topics: Gecko's Grill and Pub |

Comedy Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 7:59 AM

Louie Anderson's big 'Splash'

The stand-up comic sets up shop at McCurdy's this weekend. Read more »

Music | Soundboard Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013 4:00 PM

Soundboard news and live music calendar, June 13-19

Passerine ... Sons of Hippies ... "Live! At the Garden" ... and more. Read more »

Cheap Thrills Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013 4:00 PM

Cheap Thrills, June 13-19

Faculty Art Exhibition ... cat show ... Venice Craft Festival ... and more Read more »

Movie Reviews Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013 2:50 PM

Movie Review: "Man of Steel"

Kneel before Zod, Superman! Read more »

Summer 50 Tuesday, Jun 11, 2013 9:15 AM

The Summer 50 #27: Farmers Market

We get out of the office and take our own advice by trying some of the things on our Summer 50 list of fun things to do. Read more »

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Monday, Jun 10, 2013 2:04 PM

Dakin Dairy Day

Enjoy everything from ice cream to a water slide at Dakin Dairy Farms in Myakka City Read more »

Topics: Dakin Dairy Farms |

Monday, Jun 10, 2013 10:24 AM

Venice Craft Fest

There will be a plethora of booths for people to peruse Read more »

Topics: Venice Craft Festival |

Sunday, Jun 9, 2013 8:35 PM

Beach volleyball

The tournament this weekend is free to attend; check out video from past event Read more »

Topics: Dig The Beach, Siesta Beach, Siesta Key, video |

Music Thursday, Jun 6, 2013 9:58 AM

Weekend Picks

The five best things to do this weekend, from jazz's greatest singer to dining deals. Read more »

Music Wednesday, May 29, 2013 2:17 PM

Sarasota darling Jackie Evancho returns

Child singing star reflects on PBS special filmed at Ringling before playing Mahaffey Read more »

Topics: Jackie Evancho, Mahaffey Theater, Ringling Museum | 2 Comments

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