Mr. Chatterbox

Our Humor Columnist's Picks for the Best of Sarasota 2017

Joe Gruters, Steve Bannon, Jesse Biter, Betty Schoenbaum and Katherine Harris all make Mr. C's list.

04/26/2017 By Robert Plunket

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Our Humor Columnist Shops for Trump Merchandise

Mr. C sets out to examine some important questions about Trump merchandise: Is it any good? What does it say about the family that has created it? And where can you buy it in Sarasota?

03/29/2017 By Robert Plunket

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Our Humor Columnist Gets Enlightened at the Women's March

Our humor columnist on women's rights, pussy hats and all that traffic.

03/01/2017 By Bob Plunket

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Journey Into Bone Valley

Our humor columnist journeys deep into the Bone Valley.

12/29/2016 By Rober Plunket

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A Cartoon Guide to Sarasota's Coming Attractions

Here’s an exclusive preview of some projects on the drawing board that are sure to raise our cultural profile.

11/30/2016 By Robert Plunket Illustrations by Regan Dunnick

Cool Jewels

Mr. Chatterbox is Having a Jewelry Sale This Thursday

Our own Mr. Chatterbox and Designing Women Boutique will offer more than 100 pieces for sale.

10/25/2016 By Robert Plunket

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Mr. C Considers the Art of the Nude

This month: Mr. Chatterbox gets exposed to the art of the nude in a Ringling Museum exhibition.

07/29/2016 By Bob Plunket

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Finding the Fountain of Youth at Warm Mineral Springs

Legend says North Port's Warm Mineral Springs was the Fountain of Youth that Ponce de Leon was searching for.

06/22/2016 By Bob Plunket

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Hollywood Confidential: Inside Ringling College’s Film Program

In the past several years Ringling has zoomed up to No. 17 on the list of best film schools in the country as ranked by the Hollywood Reporter

05/31/2016 By Bob Plunket

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Small Space Living: Big Charm in a Tiny Trailer

Don and Lorraine Kreuzburg are proud of their tiny Braden Castle home.

05/02/2016 By Robert Plunket

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My Search for Pee-wee Herman

The most famous Sarasotan? Mr. C says Pee-wee Herman, hands down.

04/01/2016 By Robert Plunket

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Pee-wee Herman, Paul Reubens and Sarasota

The comedian is making a comeback this month with a new movie on Netflix. We're reposting our award-winning story from 1991 about the Sarasota incident that derailed his career.

03/01/2016 By Bob Plunket

Gossip Girl

Remembering Marjorie North

Mr. Chatterbox remembers the late, great Sarasota Herald-Tribune columnist Marjorie North.

03/01/2016 By Bob Plunket

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The Presidential Candidates by the Book

Mr. C reads each presidential candidate's autobiography. Here's what he learned.

01/18/2016

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Mr. Chatterbox Revisits His Racist Past

Mr. Chatterbox takes a trip back in time to Greenville, Texas.

01/01/2016 By Megan McDonald

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Sarasota Hotspots for the Older Tourist

Mr. Chatterbox offers his tried-and-true wisdom on Sarasota hotspots for the, ahem, older tourist.

12/01/2015 By Robert Plunket

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The New York Post's Michael Riedel is Coming to Town

New York Post theater critic Michael Riedel has penned a book about Broadway and its ups and downs.

10/30/2015 By Robert Plunket

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Is Donald Trump the New Thomas Jefferson?

Donald Trump a Founding Father? Mr. C explains.

10/01/2015 By Robert Plunket

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Mr. Chatterbox: When It Comes to Charity, Do Your Research

Be generous, says Mr. C--but be careful, too.

09/01/2015 By Robert Plunket