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Family Fun Guide

19 Great Things to Do With Kids in Sarasota

You won’t sweat a summer with kids with these great activities.

06/28/2017 By Kay Kipling

From the Archives

Two Sarasota Summer Scandals

It's hot, muggy and there's nothing to do—but get into trouble.

06/28/2017 By Robert Plunket

The Seen

Photos From 941CEO's Aha! Event

The magazine celebrated the big ideas of the region's innovators and entrepreneurs.

06/27/2017 Photography by Cliff Roles

The SEEN

Photos From the Sarasota Chamber's Small Business Awards

Earlier this month, the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce recognized the area's top small businesses.

06/26/2017 Photography by Lori Sax

Review

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Delivers Big with Broadway in Black

The company's new production is stuffed with songs, talent and energy.

06/25/2017 By Kay Kipling

Data

Fourth of July Cookout Spending Expected to Rise

Americans are expected to spend $7.1 billion on food for cookouts and picnics as they celebrate the Fourth of July this year.

06/23/2017 By staff

Food

Local Restaurant Group Hires, Promotes

The Sarasota-Manatee Originals recently promoted Sarah Firstenberger to the role of executive director and hired Maggie Wood as event manager.

06/23/2017 By staff

Hidden Gems

Salvador Dalí Fancied Himself a Jeweler

In 1949, Dalí tapped into this medium of adornment with jaw-dropping, must-see pieces. An upcoming exhibit at The Dalí Museum will showcase them.

06/22/2017 By Heather Dunhill

Technology

New Website Connects Users to Pop-Up Classes

Sarasota's Laura Daniel Gale recently launched Talent Pool SRQ, a website that allows users to sign up for pop-up classes on topics as wide-ranging as raw food, collaborative painting, calligraphy and juicing.

06/22/2017 By staff

Weekend Planner

Your Top 5 Things to Do: June 22-28

Diana Ross returns to the Van Wezel, Shark Days at Mote, a new exhibit at The Ringling and more.

06/22/2017 By Ilene Denton

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Preview

Key Chorale's 2017-18 Season Offers Musical Variety

From holiday songs to French Impressionist pieces to the work of Danny Elfman, something for everyone.

06/20/2017 By Kay Kipling

Preview

Venice Theatre Heats Up with Summer Cabaret Festival

A wide variety of styles and stars onstage all summer long.

06/16/2017 By Kay Kipling

Review

IncrediBello! at Historic Asolo Theater Brings Laughs and Surprises to the Whole Family

Now onstage: a 60-minute version of the 90-minute award-winning show Sarasota's Bello Nock performed on Broadway.

06/15/2017 By Stephanie Hagan

Monster Mash

Kevin Smith Films Latest Horror Movie in Sarasota

It was all hands on deck at Nathan Benderson Park last night for Smith's new project Killroy Was Here.

06/15/2017 By Rick Morgan

Weekend Planner

Your Top 7 Things to Do: June 15-21

Friday Fest at the Van Wezel, a Circus Sarasota send-off, Father’s Day at Oscar Scherer State Park and more.

06/15/2017 By Ilene Denton

Media

Local Realtors Featured on HGTV Show

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate's Joe Murphy Team will be featured on an episode of the HGTV show My Lottery Dream Home that airs Friday.

06/14/2017 By staff

A Little Big Top

Step Right Up to the Howard Bros. Circus Model at The Ringling

The meticulous replica of a traveling circus has been decades in the making.

06/14/2017 By Alice Murphy

Retail

Mall Hosts Father's Day Party This Saturday

The Mall at University Town Center is holding its first Dad's Day Block Party on Saturday, June 17.

06/14/2017 By staff

Preview

Venice Symphony: Finding Maestro!

The orchestra's 2017-18 season will welcome seven finalists for the music director position.

06/13/2017 By Kay Kipling

Limelight

Sarasota Magazine's Top Doctors Party

Sarasota's top doctors and dentists were honored at a cocktail party at downtown's new Aqua condominium.

06/12/2017 Photography by Lori Sax

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