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Van Wezel Foundation Gala - February 2016

Guests gathered at the Van Wezel for dinner, a concert by Josh Groban and an afterparty to raise money for the hall's arts education programs.

02/29/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Limelight

Ponies for Pups

The seventh annual Ponies for Pups at the Sarasota Polo Club benefited Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.

02/29/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Review

FSU/Asolo Conservatory's Macbeth

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews this take on the classic tragedy.

02/25/2016 By Kay Kipling

Star Talk

Actress Helen Hunt Visits Ringling College

Academy Award-winning actress Helen Hunt visited Sarasota this week and spoke to students and fans at Ringling College of Art and Design.

02/24/2016 By Megan McDonald

Limelight

Florida Studio Theatre '60s Shindig

FST's Shindig offered dinner and live music from the 1960s, along with honoring supporter Ernie Kretzmer.

02/23/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

News

Joseph Volpe Joins the Sarasota Ballet

Former Metropolitan Opera head Joe Volpe steps into an interim Sarasota Ballet position

02/22/2016 By Ilene Denton

Limelight

ARC Unconditional Love Gala

The annual Animal Rescue Coalition event took place Feb. 20 at Michael's On East.

02/22/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Limelight

Iconcept 2016

iconcept, the eighth annual art couture runway event, took place at Saks Fifth Avenue.

02/22/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Review

Circus Sarasota's Red, White & Bello!

Kay Kipling spends a night at the circus.

02/22/2016 By Kay Kipling

Economic Outlook

Fed Reserve's Loretta J. Mester Predicts Slow and Steady Growth

Mester spoke to FPA of the Suncoast at the Sarasota Yacht Club Friday morning.

02/19/2016 By Pam Daniel

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Spirits of Sarasota

Drink of the Week: Cinebistro's Ginger Peach Whiskey Punch

A cocktail with a ginger kick for your movie night out.

02/19/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Creativity Matters

Sir Ken Robinson Speaks at Ringling College Library Association Town Hall

Sir Ken Robinson, the most-watched speaker in the TED Talk video series, spoke at the Van Wezel on Feb. 16.

02/18/2016 By Isaac Eger

Theater Preview

Florida Studio Theatre Opens Laughing Matters

The latest in FST's lineup helps to celebrate 20 years of cabaret productions.

02/18/2016 By Kay Kipling

East Meets West

Dazzling Ringling Center for Asian Art Opens

East meets West at the newest addition to the Ringling Museum complex.

02/18/2016 By Ilene Denton

Limelight

SPARCCLE on the Runway

SPARCC (Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center)'s annual luncheon and fashion show took place Feb. 17 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

02/18/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

America's No. 1 Beach

Grand Opening: Siesta Key Beach's Renovations Revealed

A public celebration of Siesta's new facilities is happening on Saturday, Feb. 20.

02/16/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Star Power

Academy Award-Winning Actress Sissy Spacek Visits Ringling College of Art and Design

The actress, currently starring on the Netflix hit series "Bloodline," was here as part of the college's film program.

02/16/2016 By Megan McDonald

Limelight

Tidewell Hospice Luncheon

Former Good Morning America host Joan Lunden was the keynote speaker for the Tidewell Hospice luncheon at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

02/15/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Limelight

Orchid Ball

Orchids of every color and description highlighted Selby Gardens' Orchid Ball, the kickoff to the gardens' 40th anniversary orchid show.

02/15/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Review

Urbanite Theatre's Stupid F---ing Bird

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews Aaron Posner's take on Chekhov.

02/15/2016

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