Arts & Entertainment

Must See

Fashion and Surrealism on Exhibit in Horst Exhibit at The Dali

Take a trip to the Dali Museum to see the unmistakable, iconic photographs of Horst P. Horst.

08/11/2016 By Heather Dunhill

Weekend Planner

Your Top 6 Things to Do: Aug. 11-17

Jaws screening kicks off Shark Days at Mote, free back-to-school bash at Jungle Gardens, and more.

08/11/2016 By Ilene Denton

Fashion Icon

Worth the Trip: Tampa Museum of Art Presents CITY: Fashion + Art + Culture

Fashion lovers, head north to the Tampa Museum of Art to see 25 iconic Norma Kamali looks, from her parachute gowns to bold silver-studded ensembles.

08/09/2016 By Heather Dunhill

Preview

The Upcoming Pops Season Offers Classical Music, Holiday Tunes and More

The orchestra begins with a USO-style concert honoring veterans in November.

08/09/2016 By Kay Kipling

Review

Florida Studio Theatre's The God of Isaac

Playwright James Sherman blends comedy and pathos in this work about the meaning of being Jewish.

08/08/2016 By Kay Kipling

New hires

Rowing Park Nonprofit Hires Program Manager

Meghan Farrell recently joined Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates as the new program manager for Nathan Benderson Park.

08/05/2016 Research by staff

Summer Experience Series

A Day at The Ringling Museum

Margo Rometo spends a day exploring the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and gets a special tour of Ca' d'Zan.

08/03/2016 By Margo Rometo

Weekend Planner

Your Top 6 Things to Do: Aug. 4-10

Very Merry Jerry Day, Music on Main, Woman’s Exchange annual sale and more.

08/02/2016 By Ilene Denton

Girls on Film

Fashion Movies to Binge on This Summer

Brush up these iconic silver screen style moments.

08/02/2016 By Heather Dunhill

Platinum 100

Lifestyles of Sarasota's Super Rich

From a $34,000 bottle of wine to a dog's $2 million inheritance, we've got the insider details on some of Sarasota's most spectacular splurges.

08/02/2016

Preview

Gloria Musicae Takes Audiences On "Musical Journeys" With Coming Season

The performances range from Spanish to French to Hungarian compositions.

08/01/2016 By Kay Kipling

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