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Business Group Holds Annual Meeting

The Argus Foundation's featured speaker was Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam.

04/21/2017 Photography by Lori Sax

Limelight

Blue Ties and Butterflies

The fifth annual gala for the Child Protection Center took place at Michael's On East.

04/20/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Review

David Sedaris' Sarasota Debut Offers Laughs and a Touch of Heart

The humorist read from his writings on the Van Wezel stage and took questions from the audience.

04/20/2017 By Kay Kipling Photography by Ingrid Christie

Home Sweet Home

The March for Science, Earth Fest at Oscar Scherer, a Recycled Fashion Show and More Earth Day Events

Celebrate peace, the environment and the planet this Saturday at these local events.

04/20/2017 By Hannah Wallace

Weekend Planner

Your Top 13 Things to Do: April 20-26

Our big, big Best of Sarasota party (you won't want to miss Selby Gardens' huge announcement!); Jazz in the Ballpark; Kinky Boots at the Van Wezel and more.

04/20/2017 By Ilene Denton

Preview

Feel the Beat at the Sixth Annual PoetryLife Weekend

The event welcomes both established and aspiring poets to Florida Studio Theatre.

04/18/2017 By Kay Kipling

Preview

Greenfield Prize Weekend Offers World Premiere, Award Dinner and More

A composition by Bobby Previte and a dinner honoring photographer David Burnett are highlights of the annual weekend.

04/17/2017 By Kay Kipling

Take Me Out

Six Reasons to Catch Bradenton Marauders’ Minor-League Games

Get on over to LECOM Park this summer for major baseball fun.

04/17/2017 By Hannah Wallace

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

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