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Economic Development Corporation Inks Deal with Mary Kenealy Events

The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County recently selected Mary Kenealy and Janet Allen of Mary Kenealy Events to produce the organization’s meetings and events.

08/26/2016 Research by staff

InstaSarasota

Our Favorite Photographs on Instagram This Week

From flowers to flamingos, here's what we're loving on Instagram this week.

08/26/2016 By Margo Rometo

Entertainment

Mixer with Comics Creator Set for Sept. 15

The Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office is hosting an entertainment industry networking mixer with comics creator, writer, artist and designer Bob Layton.

08/25/2016 Research by staff

Weekend Planner

Your Top 5 Things to Do: Aug. 25-31

Free outdoor concert at the Van Wezel, Selby's Secret Garden and more.

08/25/2016 By Ilene Denton

On Our Radar

Selby Gardens Exhibit Showcases Rare Antique Botanical Illustrations

The two-part exhibit will run from Aug. 26-Nov. 27.

08/25/2016 By Ilene Denton

Awards & Accolades

Ringling College Ranked No. 16 on Hollywood Reporter Annual List of Top Film Schools

Ringling's film program, the youngest on the list, is ranked No. 16 this year, up one spot from last year.

08/22/2016 By Megan McDonald

New Hires

Sarasota Opera Hires Two

Two new employees recently joined Sarasota Opera: Steven Grair, the new director of production, and Stephen Fancher, the opera's newest development officer.

08/22/2016 Research by staff

Education

Ringling Film Program Moves Up in Nationwide Ranking

The Hollywood Reporter recently ranked Ringling College of Art and Design as the nation's 16th best film school.

08/22/2016 Research by staff

Preview

Art Center Sarasota Closes One Season, Announces Another

The visual arts center also celebrates its 90th anniversary this year.

08/22/2016 By Kay Kipling

Where Eagles Dare

What It's Like to Ride an Olympics BMX Course

Olympic champions competing in Rio were training at Sarasota's BMX track last week. We decided to join them.

08/18/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker Photography by Salvatore Brancifort

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Review

Urbanite Theatre Presents a Touching Breadcrumbs

The two-actor play by Jennifer Haley enters the frightening world of memory loss.

08/18/2016 By Kay Kipling

InstaSarasota

Our Favorite Photos on Instagram This Week - 8/17/16

Birds, beaches, and Sarasota Bay--here's what we loved on Instagram this week.

08/17/2016 By Margo Rometo

Film

Design Disruptors Documentary Will Premiere at Louies Modern in Sarasota

The documentary, which profiles more than 15 companies valued at over $1 trillion, showcases the transformative power of design.

08/17/2016 By Megan McDonald

Weekend Planner

Your Top 7 Things to Do: Aug. 18-24

Splash Bash at the Y, Mote’s Fins & Fun Family Festival, One Night Rodeo at the White Buffalo Saloon and more.

08/17/2016 By Ilene Denton

The SEEN

Manatee Chamber Small Business Awards

The chamber honors its 2016 small business winners.

08/16/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

New hires

Mote Hires New Facility Rental Coordinator

New hire Allison Whitten says she hopes 'to have vendors and other wedding and event planners recommend Mote to more of their clients.'

08/16/2016 Research by staff

The SEEN

"Keeping Sponsors Happy"

A 941CEO and Sarasota Magazine panel discussion on successful nonprofit-business sponsorships.

08/15/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

Summer Olympics

What's the Deal With Olympians and Cupping?

A Sarasota-based Olympic physician explains the treatment we've been seeing at this year's Games.

08/12/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Mod World

All Eyes on Architect Victor Lundy at This Year's MOD Weekend

The midcentury modern festival is set for Nov. 11-13, 2016.

08/12/2016 By Ilene Denton

Tourism

Selby Gardens, Michael's on East Begin Upgrades to Gardens Event Space

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Michael's on East on Thursday unveiled concept drawings for the expansion and enhancement of Selby's main event space.

08/11/2016 Research by staff

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