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Review

FSU/Asolo Conservatory Weaves a Magic Spell with A Midsummer Night's Dream

The setting of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens provides the perfect backdrop for love and comedy.

04/14/2017 By Kay Kipling Photography by Frank Atura

Limelight

Best of Sarasota VIP Party

Sarasota Magazine VIP ticketholders mingled at the Sarasota Studio, Dimmitt Automotive Group, in anticipation of the Best of Sarasota party.

04/13/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Review

Florida Studio Theatre's Rich Girl Asks: Love or Money?

The play by Victoria Stewart updates Henry James' classic Washington Square, with a twist.

04/13/2017 By Kay Kipling

Privacy, Please!

Love Is in the Air for the Birds

Now is peak mating/nesting time for many species of local birds.

04/13/2017 By Susan Burns

Weekend Planner

Your Top 8 Things to Do: April 13-19

World Circus Day at The Ringling, an Easter egg hunt at Sarasota Jungle Gardens, David Sedaris at the Van Wezel and more.

04/12/2017 By Ilene Denton

Preview

Take a Sneak Peek at Asolo Rep's New Beatsville: The Beatnik Musical

Cast members and show creators took the stage at the Mertz Theatre to introduce this world premiere in the making.

04/11/2017 By Kay Kipling

Recap

Sarasota Film Festival Wraps Up

The closing night included awards for filmmakers and actress Diane Lane, and a screening of Paris Can Wait.

04/10/2017 By Kay Kipling

Limelight

SPARCC-le by the Bay

The fund-raiser for Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center took place at the Bird Key Yacht Club.

04/10/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Limelight

Sarasota Film Festival Closing Night

Festival honorees and fans attended the closing night awards ceremony at the Sarasota Opera House.

04/10/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Limelight

Florida Winefest Grand Tasting/Auction

The brunch took place under tent on the Van Wezel grounds.

04/10/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Limelight

Sarasota Film Festival Sea and Be Scene

The festival's big block party at J.D. Hamel Park delivered food, drinks, music and VIPs.

04/10/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Limelight

Neuro Challenge Foundation Cause 4 HOPE

The gala at Michael's On East benefits Neuro Challenge Foundation's programs for Parkinson's patients.

04/10/2017 Photography by Lori Sax

Behind the Scenes

Conversations with Sarasota Film Festival Stars

A few words from Rosanna Arquette, Diane Lane and Stanley Tucci.

04/10/2017 By Kay Kipling

Review

Asolo Rep's The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity Packs Plenty of Punch

The world of wrestling provides a forum for a bigger look at American culture.

04/10/2017 By Kay Kipling Photography by Cliff Roles

Weekend Planner

Your Top 12 Things to Do: April 6-12

Shakespeare at Selby Gardens, Sharks Tooth Festival, Sailor Circus and much more.

04/05/2017 By Ilene Denton

Entertainment

First Ringling College Soundstage Building Opens

Ringling College of Art and Design and Semkhor Productions on Monday opened the first building completed as part of the college's new Ringling Studios Soundstage and Post Production Complex.

04/04/2017 By staff

Preview

Van Wezel Announces 2017-18 Broadway, Classical and Dance Shows

Many of the shows and performers will be here for the first time.

04/04/2017 By Kay Kipling

Economy

Photos From Financial Literacy Day

Cumberland Advisors and local colleges last week brought in economic experts to discuss fiduciary and trustee roles and responsibilities, women’s financial opportunities and the global economic outlook.

04/04/2017 Photography by Lori Sax

Limelight

Firefly Gala

Dinner, a performance by rapper Flo Rida and an energetic after party were all part of the evening.

04/03/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Limelight

Wine Walk to Ca' d'Zan

The popular Ringling Museum Wine Walk supports the Ca' d'Zan Preservation Fund.

04/03/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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