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New Year’s Eve Planner

Six Spectacular Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve

Downtown Sarasota’s big celebration, a Starlight and Fire family party at Historic Spanish Point, fireworks on the bay and more.

12/21/2016 By Ilene Denton

Weekend Planner

Your Top 8 Things to Do: Dec. 22-28

“High Flying Holidays” with Sailor Circus, Community Chanukah Celebration, Herrmann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions and more.

12/21/2016 By Ilene Denton

The SEEN

PINC Sarasota 2016

Speakers from around the world tell their inspiring stories of accomplishment at a daylong conference.

12/20/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

Limelight

Debutante Ball

The 35th anniversary ball welcomed 19 debutantes and their families.

12/19/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

Limelight

Men, Whiskey and Watches

The annual event benefits the Child Protection Center.

12/19/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

Review

Review: Florida Studio Theatre's Clever Little Lies

Joe DiPietro's play deals with the fallout of infidelity.

12/19/2016 By Kay Kipling Photography by Matthew Holler

Human Interest

Life at Pine View, One Story at a Time

The student-run Facebook page Humans of Pine View shares personal stories of students and school employees.

12/15/2016 By Riley Board

Weekend Planner

Your Top 8 Things to Do: Dec. 15-21

Sarasota Ballet presents Jewels, free screening of Frozen at Benderson Park and more.

12/14/2016 By Ilene Denton

Holidays 2016

Your Guide to Sarasota's Best Holiday Events 2016

We give you everything you need to know about the best December events this holiday season.

12/14/2016 By Lana Allen

New hires

Theater Picks New Development Director

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe recently named Debra Flynt-Garrett as the development director for the organization.

12/14/2016 By staff

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Preview

Perlman Music Program Welcomes Young Talent

A number of events during the program's winter residency are open to the public.

12/13/2016 By Kay Kipling Photography by Courtesy Photo

Limelight

JFCS Gala

The annual event to benefit Jewish Family & Children's Service took place at the Ritz.

12/12/2016 Photography by Cliff Roles

Limelight

Easter Seals 70th Anniversary Gala

The gala at the Ritz celebrated the organization's work in "Helping Abilities Shine."

12/12/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

The Seen

Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce 2016 Gala

Latin chamber members mingle at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

12/12/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

Entertainment

New Ellenton Movie Theater Moves Forward

The Manatee County Planning Commission on Thursday approved plans for a 34,000-square-foot movie theater and 22,800 square feet of additional commercial space set to be built on 7.3 acres of land near the Ellenton Premium Outlets mall.

12/09/2016 By staff

The SEEN

Manatee Chamber’s 2016 TechXpo

Local technology experts discuss tech trends and best practices.

12/09/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

Holiday Cheer

Pop Culture Picks: Our Editors' Favorite Holiday Movies

From Die Hard to A Christmas Story, our editors share their favorite holiday films.

12/08/2016 By Staff

Weekend Planner

Your Top 8 Things to Do: Dec. 8-14

Full moon kayaking, holiday boat parade, Garrison Keillor at the Van Wezel and more.

12/08/2016 By Ilene Denton

Limelight

Woman's Day Luncheon with Paula Abdul

The singer-actress spoke about her Jewish heritage at the luncheon at Michael's On East.

12/08/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

Preview

SaraSolo Festival 2017 Gears Up

Solo artists shine in the third annual fest, coming up in January.

12/08/2016 By Kay Kipling

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