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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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02/12/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Limelight

Artist Series Gala

Artists Series Concerts of Sarasota celebrated its 20th anniversary with a Roaring Twenties evening at Michael's On East.

02/12/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Review

Manatee Players' Chess

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews this seldom-seen Cold War musical.

02/12/2016 By Kay Kipling

Limelight

Catholic Charities Mardi Gras Madness

Nearly 200 guests celebrated Mardi Gras Madness to benefit Catholic Charities' Bethesda House.

02/11/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

V-Day Cheat Sheet

What to Do for Valentine's Day in Sarasota

A handy guide to Valentine's Day in Sarasota for every type of personality.

02/10/2016 By Megan McDonald

Film

Sarasota Film Festival Unveils 2016 Ad Campaign

The campaign was designed in collaboration with two Ringling College of Art and Design students.

02/09/2016 By Megan McDonald

Limelight

Library Foundation Author Luncheon

An Afternoon with Cokie Roberts welcomed more than 500 guests to the Hyatt Regency Sarasota to hear the political commentator speak about the current presidential campaign and more.

02/09/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Limelight

Venice YMCA Gala

The Venice Y Gala featured a Great Gatsby theme.

02/08/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Limelight

Palm Ball

The Conservation Foundation's Palm Ball took place Saturday, Feb. 6.

02/08/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Limelight

Mardi Gras Gala

Goodwill Manasota celebrated Mardi Gras with its 2016 Gala.

02/08/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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