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Faith and Begorrah

Irish Bars and St. Patrick's Day Celebrations

Great spots to get your Gaelic on.

03/14/2017 By Hannah Wallace

Preview

Sarasota Film Festival 2017 On Its Way

A kickoff party Monday night revealed details of the fest's schedule and focus.

03/14/2017 By Kay Kipling Photography by Staff

The Image Maker

Photographer David Burnett Wins Greenfield Prize

Burnett's commission project will center on senior athletes in competition.

03/13/2017 By Kay Kipling Photography by David Burnett

Limelight

Friendship Around the World Gala

The eighth annual celebration for the Friendship Centers took guests on a journey of discovery about the centers' work.

03/13/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Limelight

Cat Depot Gala

The annual evening, held at the Hyatt Regency, featured a Motown revue.

03/13/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Limelight

Planned Parenthood Annual Dinner

A soldout crowd of more than 700 guests attended the dinner at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

03/10/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Education

Professor Picked for Society for American Music Position

The organization brings together scholars, performers and students dedicated to studying, preserving, teaching and creating American music.

03/09/2017 By staff

Time Is a Lie

Ethan Hawke Discusses Success, Failure, Art at Ringling College

"Feeling like you don't belong or there isn't a place for you is very common, and it's not permission to not take a step forward."

03/09/2017 By Megan McDonald

Limelight

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Gala

"Carnival in Venice" was the theme for the evening, which benefits the organization's scholarship and education programs.

03/09/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Local Girl Makes Good

Sarasota Magazine Contributor Wins Grant

The Creators for Creators grant will support Molly Dean's work on a new comic.

03/09/2017 By Kay Kipling Illustrations by M. Dean

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Weekend Planner

Your Top 7 Things to Do: March 9-15

Kristin Chenoweth's Van Wezel concert rescheduled to April 6, Jim Breuer at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre, Paul Duffy plays Irish music and more.

03/08/2017 By Ilene Denton

Chapters and Chow

New Book, Coffee, Sandwich Spot Opens Near Ringling College

A new North Trail business with a smart selection of used books and tasty snacks.

03/08/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Review

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Girl Groups Show Brings Back the Hits

The cast of this new revue covers music from The Supremes, Martha and the Vandellas and more.

03/08/2017 By Kay Kipling Photography by Don Daly Photo

Energy

Air Conditioning Company Posts Videos Highlighting Common Scams

Sean McCutcheon, the owner of Sean McCutcheon’s Air Conditioning and Heating, recently created a website and a series of YouTube videos intended to shine a light on deceptive practices in the air conditioning repair business.

03/07/2017 By staff

Preview

Jewish Film Festival Promises a Varied Line-up of New Movies

The eighth annual fest kicks off March 12 and runs for an entire week.

03/07/2017 By Kay Kipling

Preview

Go Behind the Scenes at the Creators & Collectors Tour

The Fine Arts Society tour offers access to the studios and work of a number of area artists.

03/07/2017 By Kay Kipling

When the Environment Turns Extreme

Photographer James Balog Talks About Climate Change

The Pulitzer Prize winner for Distinguished Commentary, famous for his documentary, Chasing Ice, spoke as part of the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.

03/06/2017 By Kay Kipling

Limelight

Asolo Rep Gala

"La Fete de Monte Carlo" was the theme for the evening at the Ritz.

03/06/2017 Photography by Lori Sax

Entertainment

Latin Chamber of Commerce Throwing Cinco De Mayo Party

The Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce is holding its 2017 Cinco De Mayo Festival from 2 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 6.

03/03/2017 By staff

Limelight

Gulf Coast Community Foundation "Better Together" Luncheon

Historian David McCullough was the special guest at the luncheon held at the Ritz.

03/03/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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