Arts & Entertainment

Valentine's Day

Watch/Listen/Love: Our Favorite Valentine's Day Songs

Our editors share the songs that give them that loving feeling—plus a long and diverse playlist that hits every emotion.

02/09/2017 By Staff

The SEEN

Local Builders Group Hosts 65th Annual Dinner

The Gulf Coast Builders Exchange welcomes members to its annual celebration.

02/08/2017 Photography by Lori Sax

The SEEN

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce's Pancakes and Politics Legislative Preview

Business leaders turn out to hear elected officials talk about the upcoming state legislative session.

02/07/2017 Photography by Lori Sax

The Color of Dreams

Marc Chagall Exhibit is Coming to Selby This Month

The exhibit opens Feb. 12 and runs through July 31.

02/06/2017 By Ilene Denton

Preview

Sarasota Opera Announces Its 2017-18 Season

The season includes three mainstage premieres for the company, as well as a world premiere for its youth opera.

02/06/2017 By Kay Kipling

Limelight

Palm Ball

The ball marked its 10th anniversary of raising money for the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast.

02/06/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Limelight

Venice YMCA Gala

A "Diamonds & Pearls" theme celebrated the 30th anniversary of the gala, and the 50th of the Y itself.

02/06/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Weekend Planner

Your Top 10 Things to Do: Feb. 2-8

Sarasota Highland Games, Itzhak Perlman at the Van Wezel, Lakewood Ranch arts festival and lots more.

02/02/2017 By Ilene Denton

Limelight

Junior League Legacy Luncheon

Philanthropist Sam Haskell was guest speaker at the 15th annual luncheon, held at Michael's On East.

02/02/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Limelight

Library Foundation Laughternoon with Dave Barry

The humorist entertained more than 600 luncheon guests at the Hyatt Regency.

02/02/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Review

Urbanite Theatre's Ideation, a Comedy-Thriller, Takes Some Drastic Turns

Kay Kipling reviews the downtown theater's new production.

02/02/2017 By Kay Kipling Photography by Cliff Roles

Fun for a Cause

A Laughternoon with Dave Barry

The humor columnist appeared at the Hyatt Regency at a luncheon benefiting the Library Foundation for Sarasota County.

02/02/2017 By Kay Kipling Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Great Scots!

It's Highland Games Time

This month's games remind us of our Scottish roots.

02/01/2017 By Hannah Wallace

In Town

Talking Comedy with Steve Martin and Martin Short

The duo will appear at the Van Wezel on Feb. 10 for "An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life."

02/01/2017 By Kay Kipling

Preview

A Feast for the Senses to Open at The Ringling

Objects from medieval Europe help to present a different view of what many may see as a dark period.

02/01/2017 By Kay Kipling Photography by The Ringling

Honors

Osprey Club Recognized for Member Experience, Golf Course Redesign

The Oaks Club recently received the 'Distinguished Emerald Club of the World' award from BoardRoom magazine and Golf Digest recently recognized the club for the redesign of its Heron Course.

02/01/2017 By staff

The SEEN

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Membership Luncheon

More than 200 attend annual event at Polo Grill and Bar.

02/01/2017 Photography by Lori Sax

The SEEN

Manatee Chamber's 2017 State of the Ports

Business leaders hear from port, airport directors on state of region's access hubs

02/01/2017 Photography by Lori Sax

Data

Retail Federation Predicts Dip in Super Bowl Spending

The National Retail Federation is predicting that American consumers will spend an average of $75 per person for a total of $14.1 billion while watching Super Bowl LI on Sunday, Feb. 5.

01/31/2017 By staff

Review

Florida Studio Theatre's brownsville song (b-side for tray) Puts a Face to a Heartbreaking Statistic

Kay Kipling reviews the moving Kimber Lee play.

01/30/2017 By Kay Kipling Photography by Matthew Holler