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Manatee Players’ ‘The Producers’ triumphs over opening-night mishap

The first two shows of Manatee Players’ ‘The Producers’ were canceled because of an on-stage injury. The show is back up and it’s a complete delight.

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There are plenty of places to enjoy Monday’s afternoon darkness

About 80 percent of the sun will be obscured Monday afternoon during the solar eclipse. All around the Bradenton area are a variety of safe and fun events to help you enjoy the rare event.

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Katy Perry going on tour, and you’re gonna hear her roar Dec. 15 in Tampa

Pop superstar Katy Perry brings her “Witness” tour to Tampa’s Amalie Arena Dec. 15.

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FST celebrates the Jazz Age with Carole Bufford in ‘ROAR!’

New York cabaret star Carole Bufford comes to Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota with “ROAR! The Music of the 1920s and Beyond.”

Review | MTV's 'Siesta Key' Episode 3: Young women should respect themselves

Sarasota native Louie Carey's review of the third episode MTV's "Siesta Key." You can find his YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyaDnVnqBm_EzMWO7-nq08Q.

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Urbanite Theatre’s ‘Pilgrims’ is an intriguing drama with sci-fi trappings

Urbanite Theatre is Sarasota is staging ‘Pilgrims,” a drama by New York playwright Claire Kiechel about two strangers forced to share a room together on a long space voyage. It’s a strong production of a play with intriguing ideas.

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Motorworks holds its first ‘Kilt Night,’ a celebration of Celtic culture

New World Celts of Sarasota is bringing its monthly Kilt Night event to Motorworks in Bradenton for the first time, with Celtic music, dancing and food.

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‘Shabby chic’ market brings vintage items to convention center

“The Shabby Chic Vintage Market & Artisan Days” makes its Manatee county debut, with vendors and workshops at the Bradenton Area Convention Center in Palmetto.

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Country superstar Jason Aldean performs at Tampa’s amphitheatre

Jason Aldean, one of the biggest stars in country music, performs at Tampa’s MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre.

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Players Centre stages classic comedy ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’

The classic farce/black comedy “Arsenic and old Lace” opens at the Players Centre for Performing Arts in Sarasota.

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Downtown library focuses on ‘Bridges of Manatee County’

The history of Manatee County is intertwined with the history of its bridges, and the ferries that preceded them. A new exhibit at the Central Library in downtown Bradenton looks at that history.

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Straz Center adds yet another performance of Harry Potter concert

The Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa adds a fourth performance of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone — in Concert.” The four performances are set for Friday, Sept. 29 through Sunday, Oct. 1.

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The Latest: Car strikes 2 women watching eclipse, 1 dies

Authorities say two women watching the eclipse while standing on a sidewalk in Kentucky were struck by a car, and one has died.

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Sanchez, Abreu power White Sox past Twins 7-6 in 1st game

Yolmer Sanchez homered and drove in four runs, Jose Abreu hit his 25th of the season and the Chicago White Sox held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-6 in the first game of a doubleheader.

Jonathan Schoop, Dustin Garneau, Sean Barber

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Jones homers twice, Orioles beat Athletics 7-3

Adam Jones hit a pair of home runs, Jonathan Schoop added a three-run shot and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Oakland Athletics 7-3 on Monday night.

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A reptilian tail? A solar eclipse. Taylor Swift teases fans

Taylor Swift, Round 2: She returns to social media with video of a reptilian tail.

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Coroner: Jerry Lewis death was from end-stage heart disease

Authorities in Las Vegas say Jerry Lewis died of heart disease, but the wording of his death certificate is different from what was reported earlier.

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Boldin turns focus from NFL to bridging racial divisions

Anquan Boldin says a violent, racially charged protest in Charlottesville, Virginia, caused him to re-assess his priorities and led to the Buffalo Bills receiver's decision to retire after 14 NFL seasons.

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Rapper Mystikal surrenders on rape charge in Louisiana

The rapper Mystikal has surrendered to authorities in Louisiana, where he faces a sexual assault charge.

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Cosby hires Michael Jackson's lawyer for sex assault retrial

Bill Cosby has hired Michael Jackson's former lawyer to represent him at his November retrial on sexual assault charges.

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One of the best Elvis tribute performers may be outside this Texas roadside pitstop

Aug 16, 2017

Carl Cassady performs his Elvis Presley show outside Texas Best Smokehouse in Italy, TX. While he knows he'll likely never make the big time, he says "This is my Nashville."

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