Awards & Accolades

Ringling College Ranked No. 16 on Hollywood Reporter Annual List of Top Film Schools

Ringling's film program, the youngest on the list, is ranked No. 16 this year, up one spot from last year.

08/22/2016 By Megan McDonald

Say Cheese

Manasota Grilled Cheese Festival Will Offer Cheesy Goodness in Palmetto

The Manasota Grilled Cheese Festival takes place this Saturday at Sutton Park in Palmetto and promises bread, cheese, sweets and more.

08/18/2016 By Megan McDonald

Film

Design Disruptors Documentary Will Premiere at Louies Modern in Sarasota

The documentary, which profiles more than 15 companies valued at over $1 trillion, showcases the transformative power of design.

08/17/2016 By Megan McDonald

Gimme S'more

Try These Gourmet Takes on a Classic S'more

Happy National S'mores Day! Here are two ways to make a great dessert even better.

08/01/2016 By Megan McDonald

Eat This Now

The 5 Best Things We Ate This Week - 7/27/16

Cold-brew coffee floats, flawless cheeseburgers, a happy hour meal steal and more.

07/27/2016 By Eat Beat Team

Film

Paradise, FL Now Streaming On Demand

Paradise, FL, a local film from Tony Stopperan and Nick Morgulis, is now available to rent or purchase on-demand.

07/07/2016 By Megan McDonald

Park It

July is National Park and Recreation Month

Celebrate with fun upcoming events at Sarasota County parks.

07/05/2016 By Megan McDonald

Stoned

Susan Moen Opens The Crystal Cave in Historic Downtown Village

The Crystal Cave is filled with five rooms of stones; it also hosts classes and special workshops.

06/22/2016 By Megan McDonald

Undressed

The Ringling's Exposure: Naked Before the Lens Showcases the Human Body (NSFW)

A new exhibit at The Ringling explores the concept of nakedness.

06/15/2016 By Megan McDonald

Food News

Chef Louis Robinson Will Host "Grind & Dine" Coffee-Pairing Dinner at Baker & Wife

Chef Robinson's five-course dinner on June 27 will feature coffees from Justin Banister's Out and About Coffee.

06/15/2016 By Margo Rometo and Megan McDonald

Memorial

Harvey Milk Festival Will Host Candlelight Vigil for Victims of Orlando Shooting

The vigil will be at Five Points Park tonight from 8 to 9:30 p.m.

06/13/2016 By Megan McDonald

One Night Only

Rare Selby Gardens Cactus to Bloom Tonight

Selby's selenicereus cactus is about to put on its annual one-night-only show--see it in all its glory at a fun event tonight.

06/10/2016 By Megan McDonald

Mean Streets

Sarasota's Homeless Problem Makes National News...Again

A new Washington Post piece highlights Sarasota as a lightning rod for the fierce battle over homelessness.

06/03/2016 By Megan McDonald

Life's a Beach

Siesta Key Beach Named No. 2 in the Country

Dr. Beach names Siesta Key Beach No. 2 on his 2016 list of America's best beaches.

05/26/2016 By Megan McDonald

Casting Call

Dylan McDermott Looking for Local Actors for Sarasota-Based Web Series

Sugar, a web series written and directed by actor Dylan McDermott, will begin shooting in Sarasota later this month.

05/17/2016 By Megan McDonald

Slice Slice Baby

Il Panificio Celebrates 25th Anniversary with 25-Cent Pizza Slices

On May 23 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m, Il Panificio will offer pizza lovers 25-cent slices in honor of its 25th anniversary.

05/17/2016 By Megan McDonald

Razzle Dazzle

Dressing Josephine: An Interview with Costume Designer Eduardo Sigangco

Designer Eduardo Sigangco on how he designed the dazzling costumes for the Asolo Rep's Josephine.

05/12/2016 By Megan McDonald

Star Power

Mark Ruffalo Speaks at Ringling College Graduation; Screens New Film at Burns Court Cinemas

Actor Mark Ruffalo is in town to speak at Ringling College of Art and Design's graduation festivities today; his new film, Dear President Obama, The Clean Energy Revolution is Now, will screen for the public at Burns Court Cinemas tonight.

05/12/2016 By Megan McDonald

Eat This Now

The 5 Best Things We Ate This Week - 5/10/16

From strip-mall ramen noodles to a food truck masterpiece, here are the five best things our food writers ate this week.

05/10/2016 By Eat Beat Team

Food News

Cafe in the Park Hosts New Pop-Up Dinner Series

Cafe in the Park is the location for a new series of weekly pop-up seafood dinners hosted by the CeviChela Project, Darwin Santa Maria and Tom Harris' new collaboration.

04/18/2016 By Megan McDonald