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    A video tribute to the Queen of DiscoFrom "Love to Love You Baby" to "This Time I Know It's For Real."... 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 »
    Review: State Street

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    Restaurant Review: State Street Eating HouseElegant American comfort food in a beautifully restored space.... Read more »
    Nealon plays McCurdy's

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    Kevin Nealon has a full plateThe former "SNL" cast member and current "Weeds" star will be at McCurdy's Saturday night.... 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 »

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    Music | Music News 

    Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, dies at 63

    By MESFIN FEKADU / The Associated Press Disco queen Donna Summer, whose pulsing anthems such as “Last Dance,” “Love to Love You Baby” and “Bad Girls” became the soundtrack for ... Read more »

    Music | Saturday 

    ‘From Gershwin to GALA’

    Diversity: The Voices of Sarasota marks its 15th year with its spring concert Saturday night. Read more »

    The Scenestress 

    The Scenestress’ Weekend Picks, May 19-20

    Heatstroke Hot Rod Hoedown, Cinema Sounds and the Blue Owl ... Read more »

    Beer Geek 

    Test your craft beer knowledge with this quiz

    Do you know enough to be called an American Craft Beer Champion? Read more »
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    Movie Reviews | Movies 

    Movie review: ‘Darling Companion’

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

    Play! 

    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 

    Soundboard live music calendar, May 17-23

    All the local live music this week. Read more »

    Now Playing - Music | Saturday 

    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 »

    Friday | Now Playing - Music 

    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 

    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 

    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 

    ‘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 

    The Heatstroke Hot Rod Hoedown is back, and still hot

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

    Movie Reviews | Movies 

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

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

    Cooking 

    Three Kitcheneers: Granola Bars

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