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What’s the story behind Sting playing with the Florida Orchestra again?

It’s not the first time they have teamed up for a sweet symphony.

Sting, bottom, and Michael Francis, Music Director of the Florida Orchestra, top, perform with the Florida Orchestra during the Florida Orchestra's 50th Anniversary Gala celebration at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, FL, on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. [ Times (2017) ]

Gabrielle CaliseTimes staff

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Gabrielle Calise is a culture reporter who covers music, nostalgia and offbeat Florida trends. Reach her at gcalise@tampabay.com.

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