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Holidays 2016

Your Guide to Sarasota's Best Holiday Events 2016

We give you everything you need to know about the best December events this holiday season.

12/14/2016 By Lana Allen

New hires

Theater Picks New Development Director

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe recently named Debra Flynt-Garrett as the development director for the organization.

12/14/2016 By staff

Preview

Perlman Music Program Welcomes Young Talent

A number of events during the program's winter residency are open to the public.

12/13/2016 By Kay Kipling Photography by Courtesy Photo

Limelight

JFCS Gala

The annual event to benefit Jewish Family & Children's Service took place at the Ritz.

12/12/2016 Photography by Cliff Roles

Limelight

Easter Seals 70th Anniversary Gala

The gala at the Ritz celebrated the organization's work in "Helping Abilities Shine."

12/12/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

The Seen

Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce 2016 Gala

Latin chamber members mingle at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

12/12/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

Entertainment

New Ellenton Movie Theater Moves Forward

The Manatee County Planning Commission on Thursday approved plans for a 34,000-square-foot movie theater and 22,800 square feet of additional commercial space set to be built on 7.3 acres of land near the Ellenton Premium Outlets mall.

12/09/2016 By staff

The SEEN

Manatee Chamber’s 2016 TechXpo

Local technology experts discuss tech trends and best practices.

12/09/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

Holiday Cheer

Pop Culture Picks: Our Editors' Favorite Holiday Movies

From Die Hard to A Christmas Story, our editors share their favorite holiday films.

12/08/2016 By Staff

Weekend Planner

Your Top 8 Things to Do: Dec. 8-14

Full moon kayaking, holiday boat parade, Garrison Keillor at the Van Wezel and more.

12/08/2016 By Ilene Denton

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Limelight

Woman's Day Luncheon with Paula Abdul

The singer-actress spoke about her Jewish heritage at the luncheon at Michael's On East.

12/08/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

Preview

SaraSolo Festival 2017 Gears Up

Solo artists shine in the third annual fest, coming up in January.

12/08/2016 By Kay Kipling

The SEEN

Bradenton EDC Annual Update Luncheon

Thought leader James Otteson addresses the business crowd.

12/07/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

The SEEN

941CEO and GCBX Launch Party

GCBX members meet at Dimmitt Chevrolet's State Street showroom.

12/07/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

And...We're Rolling

Behind the Scenes of 50 Words, a New All-Local Short Film

Spending a day on-set with the creators of a new Sarasota-based short film.

12/07/2016 By Riley Board Photography by Jamie Lee Butram

Limelight

Sonata a Due

The Field Club provided a festive holiday setting for the annual dinner and recital featuring musicians from La Musica chamber fest.

12/07/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

The SEEN

Argus Foundation 15th Annual Lifetime Achievement Awards

Argus honors Michael Saunders and, posthumously, William Merrill Sr.

12/07/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

Limelight

Designing Women Gala

"An Evening in the Enchanted Garden" was the theme for this year's event, held at Selby Botanical Gardens.

12/05/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

On the Homefront

A Venice Midcentury Modern Home Tour, Architecture in the Public Realm

Upcoming architecture events; bayfront garden tours at The Ringling.

12/02/2016 By Ilene Denton

Limelight

Neuro Challenge Foundation's Cause 4 Fashion

The fund-raising fashion show and luncheon at the Van Wezel is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease.

12/02/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

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