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New hires

Orchestra Appoints New Music Director for Festival

The Sarasota Orchestra on Thursday announced the appointment of Jeffrey Kahane to the position of music director for the Sarasota Music Festival.

07/29/2016 Research by staff

Mr. Chatterbox

Mr. C Considers the Art of the Nude

This month: Mr. Chatterbox gets exposed to the art of the nude in a Ringling Museum exhibition.

07/29/2016 By Bob Plunket

Sunshine State

Oh, Florida!

In a new book, Tampa Bay Times reporter Craig Pittman chronicles some of our state's weirdest, wackiest moments--including, in this excerpt, plastic surgery gone wild.

07/29/2016 By Craig Pittman

Smash Season

Urbanite Theatre Envisions Its Future in Sarasota

Brendan Ragan and Summer Dawn Wallace, co-artistic directors of Urbanite Theatre, have been “blown away” by the support in their first year.

07/29/2016 By Kay Kipling

Oh, Florida!

Award-Winning Writer Craig Pittman on Sarasota, the Environment and His New Book

Writer and frequent Sarasota contributor Craig Pittman on his new book, Oh, Florida!, which was just released to glowing reviews.

07/28/2016 By Pam Daniel

Weekend Planner

Your Top 5 Things to Do: July 28-August 3

Jah Movement plays Friday Fest at the Van Wezel, last chance to catch Summer Circus Spectacular and more.

07/28/2016 By Ilene Denton

Authentic Florida

Martin County is a Sparkling Gem on Florida's Treasure Coast

Martin County combines Florida's past with enchanting small towns, uncrowded beaches and open prairies

07/27/2016 By Robin Draper

Natural Beauty

Photographer Clyde Butcher Celebrates America's National Parks

A new book just out features dozens of Butcher's signature black-and-white photos of national parks.

07/26/2016 By Kay Kipling

Summer Experience Series

Summer Circus Spectacular Provides Thrills for All Ages at The Ringling

Acrobatics, juggling, comedy and more fun for all ages.

07/25/2016 By Felicity Warner

Preview

New Music New College Season Offers World Premiere, Free Events

Contemporary and experimental music takes center stage on New College campus.

07/25/2016 By Kay Kipling

Popular Content

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Weekend Planner

Your Top 5 Things to Do: July 21-27

Snooty’s birthday bash, Sinbad at McCurdy’s and more.

07/21/2016 By Ilene Denton

Preview

Sarasota Contemporary Dance Announces 11th Season

The company will present four different performances October through May.

07/19/2016 By Kay Kipling

Happy Birthday!

Snooty the Manatee Celebrates His 68th birthday

Celebrate Snooty's birthday with a big bash at the South Florida museum.

07/19/2016 By Margo Rometo

Entertainment

Local Family Picked for Disney World Ad

Leon Pitts II, a founding member and frequent performer with Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, recently earned an opportunity to film a commercial for Walt Disney World with his family.

07/18/2016 Research by staff

Review

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's How I Got Over

Gospel music gets its due with this new production.

07/18/2016 By Kay Kipling

Review

A Look at the Sarasota Improv Festival

A comedy-packed weekend at Florida Studio Theatre.

07/18/2016 By Kay Kipling

Gotta Catch 'Em All

We Tried Pokémon Go. Here’s What Happened.

Dangerously low battery levels, dangerously addictive app.

07/14/2016 By Felicity Warner

Construction

Construction Begins on New Siesta Key Daiquiri Deck

Venice's J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp. began construction on the new three-story Daiquiri Deck on south Siesta Key this week.

07/14/2016 Research by staff

Media Picks

Local Sarasotans Share What's On Their Pop-Culture Radar Right Now

Here's what Suncoast Waterkeeper's Justin Bloom,Key Chorale's Joseph Caulkins and Sarasota County Library Foundation's Linda Getzen are watching, listening to and reading right now.

07/14/2016 By Ilene Denton

Weekend Planner

Your Top 7 Things to Do: July 14-20

Comedy, bluegrass, a full-moon cruise and more.

07/13/2016 By Ilene Denton

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