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    • Review: State Street

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    Restaurant Review: State Street Eating HouseElegant American comfort food in a beautifully restored space.... Read more »
    Cheap Eats: McAshton Cafe

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    Cheap Eats: Tamales and unleaded at McAshton CafeAshton finds more surprisingly good food at a gas station.... Read more »
    Punta Gorda's Pulse

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    Punta Gorda’s PulseThe coastal Charlotte County city is an up-and-comer ... just eight years removed from a devastating hurricane.... Read more »
    Eat Near: Honey Business

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    Eat Near: Honey business at My Sweetest HoneyRaw, local honey made by bees and packaged by a local couple.... Read more »
    R.I.P. "Duck" Dunn

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    Legendary bassist “Duck” Dunn dies in TokyoThe former Stax Records giant and Booker T. and The MG's member lived in Manatee County. He was 70.... Read more »

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    Movie Reviews | Movies  Wednesday, May 16, 2012 12:52 PM

    Movie review: ‘Darling Companion’

    When a rescued mutt disappears, the humans seem lost. Read more »

    Play!  Wednesday, May 16, 2012 11:08 AM

    Hard-core Dirty Duo will share weekend with laid-back Cyclovia

    Sarasota's Dirty Duo race offers muddy fun at the Celery Fields Recreation Area. Read more »

    Music | Now Playing - Music | Soundboard  Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:47 AM

    Soundboard live music calendar, May 17-23

    All the local live music this week. Read more »

    Now Playing - Music | Saturday  Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:41 AM

    S.N.A.P.M. / The Hobies / Ten Feet Tall

    S.N.A.P.M. / The Hobies / Ten Feet Tall 9:30 p.m., Jake's Tavern, 3218 Clark Road, Sarasota, free Jake's returns with another live music offering this week as they host ... Read more »
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    Friday | Now Playing - Music  Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:39 AM

    Jurassick Bass feat. DJ Happ E / DJ Afco / Beat Blastah / DJ Rise

    Jurassick Bass feat. DJ Happ E / DJ Afco / Beat Blastah / DJ Rise Friday, May 18, 9 p.m., The Cabana Inn, 2525 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, free Four ... Read more »

    Now Playing - Music | Sunday  Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:04 AM

    A history lesson on the blues

    Guitarist George Worthmore will present “The Great Depression and the Blues” from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Sarasota Guitar Company in Bradenton. The event, hosted by Realize ... Read more »

    Let's Eat  Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:01 AM

    Let’s Eat: Side Dishes

    Tasty accompaniments from State Street Eating House, Ocean Harvest, Hickory Hollow, Nancy's Bar-B-Q and Station 400. Read more »

    Family-Friendly | Saturday  Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:01 AM

    ‘Footloose’ family movie night

    It’s “Footloose” family movie night at Centennial Park in Venice from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, so kick off your “Sunday shoes” and snuggle outside with the clan. Festivities start ... Read more »

    Now Playing - Music | Saturday  Wednesday, May 16, 2012 9:58 AM

    The Heatstroke Hot Rod Hoedown is back, and still hot

    Ten hours of bands, cars and more. Read more »

    Movie Reviews | Movies  Wednesday, May 16, 2012 9:42 AM

    Movie review: ‘What to Expect When You’re Expecting’

    Don't expect much from the plot of this rom-com. Read more »

    Cooking  Wednesday, May 16, 2012 9:23 AM

    Three Kitcheneers: Granola Bars

    Nutritious, packed with energy and darn tasty. Read more »

    Friday | Music | Now Playing - Music  Wednesday, May 16, 2012 9:00 AM

    The Local Original: A double-header for WSLR

    Boston-based blues-folk Kevin So and the Heatstroke Hot Rod Hoedown make for a full weekend for the community radio station. Read more »

    Sunday  Wednesday, May 16, 2012 8:35 AM

    Bradentucky Bombers clash with Gainesville roller derby crew

    The kick-ass ladies of the Bradentucky Bombers lace up their skates to do battle with the Gainesville Roller Rebels this Sunday. The bout starts with a free tailgate, and ... Read more »
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    Family-Friendly | Saturday | Sunday  Wednesday, May 16, 2012 8:05 AM

    Crafters return for Downtown Sarasota Craft Fair

    More than 100 crafters from around the country descend on Sarasota once again for another downtown arts and crafts show, organized by Howard Alan Events & American Craft Endeavors. ... Read more »
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    Beer Geek  Wednesday, May 16, 2012 6:00 AM

    Beer review: Samuel Adams Irish Red

    This brew isn't just for St. Patrick's Day Read more »
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