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Review

Urbanite Theatre's Naming True Packs Lots of Emotion

The two-character play, set in a Florida motel room, is a world premiere.

06/12/2017 By Kay Kipling

Review

Asolo Rep's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea Takes a Multimedia Journey

Video projections, puppets and more aid the four versatile actors onstage in this re-imagining of the Jules Verne tale.

06/12/2017 By Kay Kipling

Construction

New Jimmy Buffett-Themed Condo, Marina Announced

The developer Minto Communities and Margaritaville Holdings are planning to build One Particular Harbour in Bradenton's Harbour Isle.

06/09/2017 By staff

Hospitality

Restaurant Celebrates 25th Anniversary

The Landings location of Gecko's Grill & Pub is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its opening with a party that benefits Sarasota County's 4-H foundation and clubs.

06/08/2017 By staff

Media

NBC Sports Group to Broadcast Some of This Fall's Rowing Championships

Portions of the 2017 World Rowing Championships, hosted by Sarasota's Nathan Benderson Park, will be broadcast by the NBC Sports Group.

06/07/2017 By staff

Preview

The Players Promise "Sizzle" with a Summer Series of Shows

The community theater stays busy with a three-show season of comedy and music.

06/07/2017 By Kay Kipling

Preview

A Sneak Peek at the Ringling's Eternal Offerings Exhibit

The Ringling premieres a show of a collection of Chinese ritual bronzes.

06/07/2017 By Stephanie Hagan

Weekend Planner

Your Top 5 Things to Do: June 8-14

The Sarasota Music Festival opens, summer family beach runs start, Bello Nock premieres his summer circus show at the Historic Asolo Theater and more.

06/07/2017 By Ilene Denton

The Countdown Begins

Bradenton Blues Festival 2017

The December event promises a host of blues musicians and more.

06/06/2017 By Kay Kipling

Claws Out

A New TV Show Set in Manatee County Tackles Sex, Drugs and Beauty Products

Show creator Eliot Laurence chose to set the Claws in the Sarasota-Manatee area after falling in love with the region during trips here with his mother.

06/05/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

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Review

Florida Studio Theatre Kicks Off Summer Season with Burt and Me

The songs of Burt Bacharach drive this show about a lifelong fan.

06/05/2017 By Kay Kipling

Money for the Arts

The Woman's Exchange: Grants, and Good News

The longtime nonprofit organization awarded $250,000 to arts groups and students--and made plans for its expansion.

06/02/2017 By Kay Kipling

Mic Check

Local Musician Lesa Silvermore Releases Her First Album

With the release of Doppelgänger, local musician Lesa Silvermore is going places (literally).

06/01/2017 By Rick Morgan

Now Screening

What We're Watching This Summer

Twin Peaks, House of Cards, Master of None—there's so much to watch this summer.

06/01/2017 By Staff

Weekend Planner

Your Top 6 Things to Do: June 1-7

For families, Asolo Rep presents Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea; Savor Sarasota kicks off; World Oceans Day at Mote and more.

06/01/2017 By Ilene Denton

Art Treasures

Everything You Need to Know About The Ringling's David

Get to know The Ringling's version of Michelangelo's masterpiece.

05/31/2017 By Alice Murphy

Design

Sarasota Firm Completes Renovations for New Herald-Tribune Offices

Sarasota's Jackson & Associates General Contractors, Inc. recently completed construction and interior finishes on the new offices of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.

05/31/2017 By staff

Tribute

Saying Good-bye to Gregg Allman

The late, great rocker had ties to our area, and left behind lots of musical memories.

05/31/2017 By Kay Kipling

Star Circus

Circus Sarasota Heads to the Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Our hometown troupe headlines this month’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

05/31/2017 By Ilene Denton

The SEEN

Photos From the Manatee Chamber of Commerce's 2017 Champions of Healthcare Awards

The event honored individuals, institutions and programs that are making an impact on health and health care in Manatee County

05/31/2017 Photography by Lori Sax

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