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Cheap Eats

New York Post Theater Columnist Michael Riedel on "Cheap Eats" at a Famous New York Bistro

For a struggling young writer, the meal was always free at a tony New York City bistro.

05/31/2016 By Michael Riedel

Mr. Chatterbox

Hollywood Confidential: Inside Ringling College’s Film Program

In the past several years Ringling has zoomed up to No. 17 on the list of best film schools in the country as ranked by the Hollywood Reporter

05/31/2016 By Bob Plunket

Limelight

Sarasota Magazine Top Doctors Party

Sarasota Magazine honored Sarasota/Manatee's Top Doctors for 2016 at a reception at a bayfront Siesta Key home.

05/27/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

Birthday Boy

Happy 150th Birthday, John Ringling!

Celebrating the 150th birthday of John Ringling, Sarasota's OG arts and business tycoon.

05/26/2016

WEEKEND PLANNER

Your Top 6 Things to Do: May 26-June 1

Myakka River Blues Festival, Venice Brew Bash, a 150th birthday party for John Ringling and more.

05/25/2016 By Ilene Denton

Come One, Come All

Celebrating John Ringling's 150th Birthday

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Foundation hosts a party in his honor May 31.

05/24/2016 By Kay Kipling

MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVED

Sarasota National Cemetery honors the legacy of our nation’s military.

Ceremony takes place Saturday at Patriot Plaza.

05/24/2016 By Staff

Preview

Sarasota Improv Festival Brings the Funny July 14-16

The eighth annual fest brings back popular improv troupes as well as Sarasota newcomers.

05/24/2016 By Kay Kipling

Weekend Planner

Your Top 7 Things to Do: May 19-25

Blues, Brews & BBQ; Mind Games, a Pool Moon Party and more.

05/19/2016 By Ilene Denton

The Seen

Manatee and Sarasota Chambers' 2016 "Blues on the Bay"

Chamber members enjoy the bayfront and blues.

05/18/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

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Essay

Searching for Josephine

Bob Plunket, a lifelong Josephine Baker fan, ponders the Asolo Rep's new musical.

05/17/2016 By Robert Plunket

Casting Call

Dylan McDermott Looking for Local Actors for Sarasota-Based Web Series

Sugar, a web series written and directed by actor Dylan McDermott, will begin shooting in Sarasota later this month.

05/17/2016 By Megan McDonald

Preview

Urbanite Theatre Announces Second Season

After a strong first-year outing, the downtown theater company returns with five regional premieres.

05/17/2016 By Kay Kipling

Limelight

Dick Vitale Gala

Almost 900 guests gathered to honor Robin Roberts, Urban Meyer and Bo Ryan at the 11th annual gala, projected to raise more than $2 million for pediatric cancer research.

05/16/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Razzle Dazzle

Dressing Josephine: An Interview with Costume Designer Eduardo Sigangco

Designer Eduardo Sigangco on how he designed the dazzling costumes for the Asolo Rep's Josephine.

05/12/2016 By Megan McDonald

Star Power

Mark Ruffalo Speaks at Ringling College Graduation; Screens New Film at Burns Court Cinemas

Actor Mark Ruffalo is in town to speak at Ringling College of Art and Design's graduation festivities today; his new film, Dear President Obama, The Clean Energy Revolution is Now, will screen for the public at Burns Court Cinemas tonight.

05/12/2016 By Megan McDonald

Weekend Planner

Your Top 6 Things to Do: May 12-18

A celebration of Asian arts, the Harvey Milk Festival returns to Five Points Park, a cool modern furniture sale and more.

05/12/2016 By Ilene Denton

The SEEN

Sarasota Chamber Hob Nob

Businesspeople mingle at The Greater Sarasota Chamber's Hob Nob at Ed Smith Stadium.

05/11/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

The SEEN

Manatee Tiger Bay April Luncheon

Impact fees: A fair revenue generator or an affordable housing killer?

05/11/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

The SEEN

Sarasota Tiger Bay Club Tackles City Elections

Tiger Bay panelists discuss the hot topic of moving Sarasota city elections to November.

05/11/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

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