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New Bookstore Opens on Anna Maria Island

The new bookstore Paradise Found AMI will celebrate its grand opening with a Black Friday sale on books, plants and original artwork.

11/15/2016 By staff

Compare and Contrast

The Year's Second Christine Chubbuck Film Opens in Sarasota Nov. 25

Christine is the second film released this year to delve into the story of a Sarasota television reporter who shot herself live on air in 1974.

11/14/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Art and Architecture

Victor Lundy’s Artwork Takes Center Stage at Sarasota MOD Weekend

Included were four paintings rescued from the basement of City Hall.

11/14/2016 By Ilene Denton

Sculpt This

Meet The Winners of This Year's Siesta Key Crystal Classic

This year's Crystal Classic drew international sand sculptors and thousands of visitors to Siesta Key Beach.

11/14/2016 By Megan McDonald

Limelight

MODWeekend Opening Party

Architect Victor Lundy was the guest of honor at the event that kicked off the weekend.

11/14/2016 Photography by Cliff Roles

Limelight

Hot Dogs & Cool Cats Gala

The 24th annual event to benefit the Humane Society of Sarasota County took place at the Ritz.

11/14/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

Review

Urbanite Theatre's My Barking Dog

This regional premiere offers a strange but affecting story of two city dwellers looking for something wild.

11/14/2016 By Kay Kipling Photography by Ryan Finzelber

Review

Florida Studio Theatre's Million Dollar Quartet

A high-energy production takes a look back at a moment in rock 'n' roll history.

11/14/2016 By Kay Kipling Photography by Matthew Holler

Limelight

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Emerald City Ball

The event celebrated 17 years and also marked the official start of a capital campaign.

11/11/2016 Photography by Cliff Roles

Review

Venice Theatre's Billy Elliot The Musical

The theater tackles a demanding but potentially entertaining dance musical.

11/10/2016 By Kay Kipling Photography by Renee McVety

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Weekend Planner

Your Top 8 Things to Do: Nov. 10-16

Chalk Festival, a sandcastle classic, Sarasota MOD Weekend and lots, lots more.

11/10/2016 By Ilene Denton

Sculpt This

7th Annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic Festival Kicks Off Nov. 11

Siesta Key Beach will transform into a sand sculpture garden. Here are the details.

11/10/2016 By Lana Allen

Limelight

Junior League of Sarasota Lilly Pulitzer Luncheon and Fashion Show

Cocktails, lunch, the latest fashions and philanthropy combine in this event at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

11/08/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

Limelight

Brunch on the Bay

More than 1,000 guests gathered on the USF Sarasota-Manatee lawn to raise funds for student scholarships.

11/07/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

Limelight

Snooty's Gala

The Starstruck gala celebrated the 50th anniversary of Bishop Planetarium.

11/07/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

Review

FSU/Asolo Conservatory's Book of Days

A lesser-known play by Lanford Wilson mixes murder and religion in a small town.

11/04/2016 By Kay Kipling Photography by Frank Atura

Limelight

New College Foundation Clambake

The 38th annual event along the college's bayfront benefits students scholarships.

11/04/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

Limelight

Flip Flops and Fashion

Sharky's on the Pier was the location for this fashion show/luncheon to benefit Children First.

11/03/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

Limelight

Preview Reception Keith D. and Linda L. Monda Gallery

Ringling Museum Circle Level members attended a preview reception for the opening of the new gallery, which debuted with an installation by artist Anne Patterson called Pathless Woods.

11/03/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

Weekend Planner

Your Top 9 Things to Do: Nov. 3-9

Cine-World Festival, free family festival at Bay Preserve, the Medieval Fair opens, and lots more.

11/03/2016 By Ilene Denton

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