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Town Hall

Retired Four-Star Gen. David Petraeus Speaks in Sarasota

The former commander in Iraq and Afghanistan talks geopolitics.

03/16/2016 By Ilene Denton

Theater Preview

Asolo Rep Announces 2016-17 Season

The company announced shows for both the mainstage and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory.

03/15/2016 By Kay Kipling

Limelight

Pique Nique

New College of Florida's Pique-nique sur la Baie, along the bayfront campus on March 11, celebrated 33 years of raising funds for the college and the Jane Bancroft Cook Library.

03/15/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Review

Asolo Rep's Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews this adaptation of the 1967 film.

03/14/2016 By Kay Kipling

Funny Guy

Comedian Brian Regan to Perform at Van Wezel Next Month

Brian Regan will bring his popular stand-up act to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in April.

03/11/2016 By Megan McDonald

Star Power

Sophia Loren to Accept Legend Award at 2016 Sarasota Film Festival

The Academy Award-winning actress will accept the award during an appearance at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

03/10/2016 By Megan McDonald

Review

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's The Sam Cooke Story

Arts editor Kay Kipling takes a look at this world premiere musical.

03/10/2016 By Kay Kipling

On View

"Cirque / Cyrk / Cirkus: Circus Posters Across Europe" Opens at The Ringling

A new exhibition featuring European circus posters is on view at The Ringling.

03/09/2016 By Megan McDonald

Limelight

Cat Depot Gala

Cat Depot's annual gala was held at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota with a Beatles-inspired "Love Me Do" theme--and plenty of feline power.

03/09/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

941CEO Daily

Sarasota County Negotiating with Atlanta Braves Over South County Stadium

The potential spring training campus would include training facilities, practice fields and a 7,500-seat stadium on between 100 and 150 acres.

03/08/2016 Research by staff

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Limelight

Women's Resource Center Luncheon

The Women's Resource Center's annual Renaissance luncheon was held at Michael's On East and featured author Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, author of the book Ashley’s War.

03/08/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Limelight

Asolo Rep Gala

The Asolo's annual gala featured a festive "Cabaret at the Tropicana" theme.

03/07/2016 By Rebecca Baxter

Limelight

Planned Parenthood Annual Dinner

Planned Parenthood celebrated its 50th anniversary in Southwest and Central Florida with a gala at the Powel Crosley Estate.

03/07/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

The SEEN

Bradenton Area EDC 28th Hob Nob

Business types picnicked at the Bradenton Area EDC's 28th Annual Hob Nob Bar-B-Que.

03/07/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

The SEEN

Manatee Chamber 53rd Annual Membership Appreciation Dinner

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce honors members and business leaders.

03/07/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

The SEEN

GCCF's Better Together Luncheon with Shark Tank's Daymond John

CEOs to students turned out to hear FUBU founder and Shark Tank star Daymond John talk about entrepreneurship.

03/07/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

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

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