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Best of Sarasota 2019

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10/25/2018

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Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County Awards Night

A reception in the Van Wezel's Grand Foyer followed the annual arts awards evening.

10/23/2018 Photography by Lori Sax

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Women's Sports Museum Gala

The third annual gala honored five trailblazers in women's sports and awarded two scholarships to young female athletes.

10/22/2018 Photography by Lori Sax

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CAN Dance

The Art Ovation Hotel was the setting for this year's dance competition, which benefits the programs of CAN Community Health.

10/22/2018 Photography by Lori Sax

Ghoulish Go-Tos

Your Guide to Halloween 2018

So we've got palm trees and 80-plus-degree weather—you can still fully embrace the Halloween spirit thanks to these fun events.

10/18/2018 By Giulia Heyward

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Goodwill Ambassador of the Year Awards Dinner

Goodwill Manasota honored several people for their work with the nonprofit.

10/18/2018 Photography by Lori Sax

Weekend Planner

Your Top 6 Things to Do: Oct. 18-24

Hunsader Pumpkin Festival continues, Kenny G returns to the Van Wezel and lots more.

10/18/2018 By Ilene Denton

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SPARCC Raise the Roof

SPARCC's fund raiser benefited the organization's efforts to stop domestic and sexual violence in our community.

10/16/2018 Photography by Lori Sax

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Key to the Cure 2018

Saks Fifth Avenue's popular annual event benefits Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Cancer Cure programs.

10/16/2018 Photography by Lori Sax

Honorable Mention

The Arts and Cultural Alliance Celebrates Those Working Behind the Scenes

On Oct. 22, the Arts and Cultural Alliance will celebrate those bringing arts and entertainment to everyone’s weekend calendar.

10/11/2018 By Giulia Heyward

Weekend Planner

Your Top 8 Things to Do: Oct. 11-17

Eddie Izzard at the Van Wezel, Selby Gardens' Orchid Show and lots more.

10/11/2018 By Ilene Denton

Oktoberfest

A Taste of UTC, Oktoberfest And More Local Dining Events

Including a Caribbean Evening Under the Stars and the 19th annual Firehouse Chili Cookoff.

10/10/2018 By Ashley Cooper

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Set The Bar

Local bartenders competed to create cocktails with fine craft whiskey to benefit Child Protection Center.

10/05/2018 Photography by Lori Sax

Weekend Planner

Your Top 4 Things to Do: Oct. 4-10

Sarasota Orchestra’s free family concert, Sō Percussion at New College and more.

10/04/2018 By Ilene Denton

Weekend Planner

Your Top 5 Things to Do: Sept. 27-Oct. 3

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe opens its season, a Modern Works Festival at Urbanite and more.

09/27/2018 By Ilene Denton

Preview

Fabulous Independent Film Festival Back on the Big Screen

The 2018 Fabulous Independent Film Festival will screen a roster of some of the year's best LGBT films this weekend.

09/27/2018 By Giulia Heyward

Fine dining

Girls' Night Out, a Beer Garden Bazaar, Oktoberfest and More Local Dining Events

There's no shortage of fun food events to hit up this week.

09/26/2018 By Ashley Cooper

Cowgirl in Training

Arcadia High Schooler Savanah Nelson Is a Champion Goat Tier

Nelson, who originally qualified in sixth grade, spends hours every day practicing slow-motion tying with goats so she can secure their legs without hurting them.

09/26/2018 By Vanessa Blankenship

Preview

Urbanite Theatre's Modern Works Festival Focuses on Plays by Women

The new festival takes place in early October and offers panels as well as staged readings.

09/24/2018 By Kay Kipling

Weekend Planner

Your Top 6 Things to Do: Sept. 20-26

Jerry Seinfeld at the Van Wezel, Laura Benanti at the Opera House, a Historic Spanish Point Ghost Tour and more.

09/20/2018 By Ilene Denton