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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

Limelight

Whiskey Obsession Festival

Tastings, classes and parties mixed at this year's fest, with dozens of brands of whiskey available for sipping.

04/03/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Limelight

Sarasota Film Festival Luncheon with Rory Kennedy

The filmmaker received the Impact Award at the Sarasota Yacht Club luncheon.

04/03/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Limelight

Girls Inc. Celebration Luncheon

The luncheon at the Ritz celebrated Girl Power and presented several awards.

04/03/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Review

Urbanite Theatre's Bo-Nita Delivers Smart, Twisted Fun

Actress Terri Weagant takes on this one-woman show with zest.

04/03/2017 By Kay Kipling Photography by Don Daly

Limelight

Sarasota Film Festival Opening Night Red Carpet

Filmmakers and fans turned out for the first night of the fest, at the Sarasota Opera House.

04/03/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Recap

Sarasota Film Festival 2017 Opening Night

Rory Kennedy's documentary Take Every Wave kicked off the 10-day fest.

04/03/2017 By Kay Kipling

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Limelight

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe April Fools Fete

The event included entertainment from WBBT members and a "foolishly delicious" dinner.

03/31/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Weekend Planner

Your Top 9 Things to Do: March 30-April 5

The Sarasota Film Festival opens, a Whiskey Obsession Festival, La Musica and more.

03/30/2017 By Ilene Denton

Movie Date

Required Viewing: What to Watch at This Year's Sarasota Film Festival

SFF creative producer Michael Dunaway shares his picks.

03/29/2017 By Jasmine Respess

What the Carpenter Built

Joe Volpe Has Big Plans for Sarasota Ballet

Joe Volpe rose from the bottom to lead the Metropolitan Opera. Now he's laying plans for Sarasota Ballet's future.

03/29/2017 By Scott Vogel

Ice, Ice Baby

"My Life as a Rink Rat"

Adrenaline, laughter and deep-forged bonds on a Florida Women's Hockey League team.

03/29/2017 By Hannah Wallace

The Art of Ashes

Sarasota-Based Eternal Ware Creates Pottery Out of Human Remains

A rise in cremations sparks a business opportunity.

03/29/2017 By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

Strictly Sedaris

David Sedaris Talks Comedy

Sedaris will give a talk April 19 at the Van Wezel.

03/29/2017 By Kay Kipling

Preview

La Musica International Chamber Music Festival Brings Beautiful Sounds to Sarasota

The annual event offers four concerts at the Sarasota Opera House, plus open rehearsals.

03/29/2017 By Kay Kipling

Deals

DeSoto Square Mall Goes for $25.5 Million

Brooklyn's DeSoto Owners LLC last week purchased the DeSoto Square Mall from the New York company that previously owned the property for $25.5 million.

03/28/2017 By staff

Preview

Through Women's Eyes International Film Festival Kicks Off This Weekend

Twenty-two movies tell stories of amazing women around the world.

03/28/2017 By Kay Kipling

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