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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

Beating Breast Cancer

Joan Lunden Shares Her Breast Cancer Story at Tidewell Hospice Luncheon

The former Good Morning American star shares her breast cancer story and advice for other women.

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

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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

Dinner and a Movie

CinéBistro Opens Friday at Westfield Southgate

CinéBistro is part movie theater, part restaurant, part bar.

02/08/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Review

Florida Studio Theatre's Outside Mullingar

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews this romantic comedy-drama.

02/08/2016 By Kay Kipling

Election Fever

Republican Karl Rove and Democrat Jim Messina on the 2016 Presidential Election

Karl Rove and Jim Messina headline Ringling College Library Association's Town Hall.

02/04/2016 By Pam Daniel

Forks & Corks Grand Tasting

Forks & Corks Grand Tasting

The food and wine festival's event in the Ringling Museum courtyard.

02/02/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

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