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Good Morning, Sarasota

Journalist Robin Roberts Speaks in Sarasota

The ESPN and GMA anchor talks politics, health and inspiration.

03/07/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Star Talk

Dylan McDermott’s “Sugar” to Begin Shooting Locally in May

Actor Dylan McDermott was back in town this week to promote his web series, "Sugar," and a new partnership with local nonprofit Selah Freedom.

03/01/2016 By Megan McDonald

Mr. Chatterbox

Pee-wee Herman, Paul Reubens and Sarasota

A critically acclaimed new documentary about the late comedian is streaming on HBO Max. We're reposting our award-winning story from 1991 about the Sarasota incident that derailed his career.

03/01/2016 By Bob Plunket

Limelight

Sarasota Ballet Gala

The Sarasota Ballet celebrated its 25th anniversary with "A Sterling Affair" at the FSU Center for Performing Arts on Feb. 29.

03/01/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

My New Hometown

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Singer John McEuen Settles Down on the Manatee River

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band singer John McEuen recently moved to a five-acre spread on the Manatee River from Manhattan.

03/01/2016 By Ilene Denton

The Bard Rules

FSU/Asolo Conservatory Students Stage Tribute to Shakespeare

FSU/Asolo Conservatory students present "Macbeth" as a tribute to the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death.

03/01/2016 By Kay Kipling

Stamp of Approval

Ringling Grad Creates Coastal Bird Stamps for U.S. Postal Service

Ringling graphic design alum Tyler Lang was tapped to create a series of postcard stamps for USPS.

03/01/2016 By Ilene Denton

Art & Culture

Highlights from The Ringling's New Center for Asian Art

Here's what you can expect to see at The Ringling's new Center for Asian Art.

03/01/2016 By Kay Kipling

The SEEN

Sarasota Chamber 96th Annual Kickoff Breakfast

The Greater Sarasota Chamber welcomed speaker Tony Carvajal, executive vice president of the Florida Chamber Foundation.

02/29/2016

Limelight

Miracle Ball

The All Children Hospital's Guild gala took place Feb. 27 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

02/29/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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Limelight

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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