Arts & Entertainment

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Meet The Winners of This Year's Siesta Key Crystal Classic

This year's Crystal Classic drew international sand sculptors and thousands of visitors to Siesta Key Beach.

11/14/2016 By Megan McDonald

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MODWeekend Opening Party

Architect Victor Lundy was the guest of honor at the event that kicked off the weekend.

11/14/2016 Photography by Cliff Roles

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Hot Dogs & Cool Cats Gala

The 24th annual event to benefit the Humane Society of Sarasota County took place at the Ritz.

11/14/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

Review

Urbanite Theatre's My Barking Dog

This regional premiere offers a strange but affecting story of two city dwellers looking for something wild.

11/14/2016 By Kay Kipling Photography by Ryan Finzelber

Review

Florida Studio Theatre's Million Dollar Quartet

A high-energy production takes a look back at a moment in rock 'n' roll history.

11/14/2016 By Kay Kipling Photography by Matthew Holler

Limelight

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Emerald City Ball

The event celebrated 17 years and also marked the official start of a capital campaign.

11/11/2016 Photography by Cliff Roles

Review

Venice Theatre's Billy Elliot The Musical

The theater tackles a demanding but potentially entertaining dance musical.

11/10/2016 By Kay Kipling Photography by Renee McVety

Weekend Planner

Your Top 8 Things to Do: Nov. 10-16

Chalk Festival, a sandcastle classic, Sarasota MOD Weekend and lots, lots more.

11/10/2016 By Ilene Denton

Sculpt This

7th Annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic Festival Kicks Off Nov. 11

Siesta Key Beach will transform into a sand sculpture garden. Here are the details.

11/10/2016 By Lana Allen

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Junior League of Sarasota Lilly Pulitzer Luncheon and Fashion Show

Cocktails, lunch, the latest fashions and philanthropy combine in this event at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

11/08/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

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Brunch on the Bay

More than 1,000 guests gathered on the USF Sarasota-Manatee lawn to raise funds for student scholarships.

11/07/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

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Snooty's Gala

The Starstruck gala celebrated the 50th anniversary of Bishop Planetarium.

11/07/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

Review

FSU/Asolo Conservatory's Book of Days

A lesser-known play by Lanford Wilson mixes murder and religion in a small town.

11/04/2016 By Kay Kipling Photography by Frank Atura

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New College Foundation Clambake

The 38th annual event along the college's bayfront benefits students scholarships.

11/04/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

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Flip Flops and Fashion

Sharky's on the Pier was the location for this fashion show/luncheon to benefit Children First.

11/03/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

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Preview Reception Keith D. and Linda L. Monda Gallery

Ringling Museum Circle Level members attended a preview reception for the opening of the new gallery, which debuted with an installation by artist Anne Patterson called Pathless Woods.

11/03/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

Weekend Planner

Your Top 9 Things to Do: Nov. 3-9

Cine-World Festival, free family festival at Bay Preserve, the Medieval Fair opens, and lots more.

11/03/2016 By Ilene Denton

Retail

Mall Christmas Attraction Debuts Nov. 11

The Mall at University Town Center will debut a new Christmas-themed attraction for kids on Friday, Nov. 11.

11/03/2016 Research by staff

Coming Soon

Sneak Peek: Asolo Rep's Guys and Dolls

Cast members took to the stage to deliver a couple of numbers from the iconic Broadway musical.

11/03/2016 By Kay Kipling

Sneak Peek

Pathless Woods to Open at the Ringling Museum Nov. 4

The installation piece by Anne Patterson provides an immersive walk into a sensory world.

11/01/2016 By Kay Kipling