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Best of the Year

Our Top 10 Stories of 2018

Here's what you read over and over again this year.

12/18/2018 By Staff

Limelight

Men, Whiskey and Watches 2018

The Edson Keith mansion was the setting for this fund raiser for the Child Protection Center.

12/17/2018 Photography by Robert Castro

Review

Florida Studio Theatre Explores the Mysterious World of Straight White Men

Young Jean Lee's play is funny, sad and bound to raise discussion.

12/17/2018 By Kay Kipling

Entertainment

Season Two of MTV's Siesta Key Starts Jan. 22

The new season will feature 'a lot of love, a lot of heartbreak, a lot of friendships and drama,' according to cast member Madisson Hausburg.

12/17/2018 By Staff

Limelight

Debutante Ball 2018

A total of 22 debutantes and their families gathered for the annual event at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

12/17/2018 Photography by Lori Sax

Limelight

Jewish Family & Children's Service "It's a Jungle Out There"

Jungle and tropical wear and decor accented the theme of the party at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

12/17/2018 Photography by Lori Sax

The arts

Director of Concert Series to Retire Next June

John Fischer will retire from the Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota in 2019 after serving as the organization’s managing director for 17 years.

12/14/2018 By Staff

Weekend Planner

Your Top 5 Things to Do: Dec. 13-19

A night of klezmer with Itzhak Perlman, WBTT’s Black Nativity and more.

12/13/2018 By Ilene Denton

Stellar

Where to Watch Tonight's Geminids Meteor Shower

The best viewing is away from city lights.

12/13/2018 By Jonathan Davide-Goodman

Limelight

Neuro Challenge Cause 4 Fashion

The luncheon-fashion show at the Van Wezel celebrated 10 years of serving the local Parkinson's community.

12/10/2018 Photography by Lori Sax

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Events

Final Greyhound Racing Season Starts Friday

The 74th and final season of live greyhound racing at the Sarasota Kennel Club will begin on Friday, Dec. 14, and continue through Saturday, May 4.

12/10/2018 By Staff

Snapshot

Streets of Paradise Puts Homelessness in Focus

Greg Cruz and Allan Mestel created an online photo series to raise awareness about homelessness in the area, then flipped it into a full-fledged nonprofit.

12/06/2018 By Giulia Heyward

Weekend Planner

Your Top 7 Things to Do: Dec. 6-12

Holiday Boat Parade of Lights, Brian Wilson’s Christmas show at the Van Wezel and more.

12/06/2018 By Ilene Denton

Through the Lens

Five Questions with Celebrity Portrait Photographer Beowulf Sheehan

Sheehan comes to Sarasota on Dec. 12 to promote his new book AUTHOR.

12/06/2018 By Jonathan Goodman

'Tis the Season

Liz Taylor and Olivia D'Amico of Kinspoke Want to Bring the Community Together This Holiday Season

The pair are hosting a wreath-making workshop at Oscura Cafe in Bradenton this Saturday, Dec. 8, and Wednesday, Dec. 19, at the Market at Lakewood Ranch.

12/05/2018 By Megan McDonald

Review

WBTT Celebrates the Music of Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul

A life tragically cut short is remembered in a reprise production of the original work.

12/05/2018 By Kay Kipling

Publishing

Professor's Business Writing Guide Translated Into Chinese

A Taiwanese company recently published a translation of Business Writing: What Works, What Won’t by University of South Florida professor Wilma Davidson.

12/05/2018 By Staff

Sports

Air Conditioning Company Buys Naming Rights to New Braves Ballpark

CoolToday recently purchased the naming rights to the Atlanta Braves' new spring training facility in North Port.

12/05/2018 By Staff

Limelight

Designing Women Boutique "Viva Italia" Gala

The annual fund-raising party took place at Michael's On East.

12/04/2018 Photography by Robert Castro

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Seagulls on Siesta Beach

Native seagulls are easily summoned with any small, tasty offering.

12/03/2018 Illustrations by John Pirman

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