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Three Big Projects That Are About to Change Our Region

Susan Burns sees three big projects about to change the region.

12/03/2018 By Susan Burns

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Equality Florida Suncoast Celebration

A Breakfast at Tiffany's themed-meal, great band and speakers were highlights of the event.

11/19/2018 Photography by Lori Sax

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WBTT Let's Get It On Gala

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe celebrated 19 years with a dinner and live entertainment at the Municipal Auditorium.

11/19/2018 Photography by Lori Sax

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Big Brothers and Sisters 50th Anniversary Luncheon

The celebration took place at Michael's On the Bay.

11/16/2018 Photography by Lori Sax

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Hermitage Artist Retreat Artful Lobster

Hermitage Artist Retreat supporters gathered at the beachfront spot for the annual lobster luncheon.

11/12/2018 Photography by Lori Sax

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Wine, Women and Shoes Luncheon 2018

The annual event at the Ritz for Forty Carrots Family Center always draws an enthusiastic crowd.

11/12/2018 Photography by Lori Sax

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Brunch on the Bay 2018

The brunch has been raising money for scholarships for University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee for 25 years.

11/05/2018 Photography by Lori Sax

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South Florida Museum Gala

"Expanding our Universe" was the theme for the 26th annual gala.

11/05/2018 Photography by Lori Sax

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Moffitt Cancer Center Luncheon 2018

The annual luncheon event took place Oct. 31.

11/01/2018 Photography by Lori Sax

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Mote Marine Oceanic Evening 2018

Mote Marine supporters gathered at the Ritz-Carlton for the annual gala.

10/29/2018 Photography by Lori Sax

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NAMI Out of the Blue

The National Alliance on Mental Illness event took place at Sarasota Architectural Salvage.

10/26/2018 Photography by Lori Sax

From the Editor

From the Editor: The Restorative Tonic of the Arts

"Hope may not be at the heart of everything I pick this season—and I can’t completely avoid my phone and current events—but the arts are beautiful, tragic, poignant and ultimately a tonic for the soul."

10/25/2018 By Susan Burns

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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

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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

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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

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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

From the Editor

From the Editor: Vote for the Environment

“These intense blooms are not normal. It’s clear that excess land-based nutrients exacerbate the growth of all harmful algae.”

09/26/2018 By Susan Burns