Festival fever pitch
December 8, 2010
The Carreño Dance Festival's 'Holiday Spectacular' brings a star-studded lineup to Sarasota and a 'hometown' ballerina back to her roots.
Film Review: 'Leaving'
December 8, 2010
In the new French drama, "Leaving," director Catherine Corsini ("Replay") proves love does not conquer all, but it can be all-consuming.
Dance Review: 'The American,' 'Spielende Kinder,' and 'In the Upper Room'
December 8, 2010
The triple bill production by the Sarasota Ballet was a smashing success. The great combination of different styles of dancing made for a fabulous performance to behold.
Hall Monitor
December 8, 2010
Eccentric theater veteran Jan Van Wart takes us into his lair at State College of Florida's Neel Performing Arts Center.
Ditchfields take Christmas act east of the interstate
December 8, 2010
After 10 years at the Sarasota Opera House, Stephen and Bernice Ditchfield move the family's beloved Christmas concert to a new venue.
Edibles: A Sarasota classic picks a Sarasota classic
December 8, 2010
In this week's Edibles column, Gloria Moss discusses his favorite restaurant, The Bijou Cafe.
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra 'The Dream of America'
December 8, 2010
The Sarasota Orchestra's recent program at the Sarasota Opera House, "The Dream of America," was a moving tribute that combined 20th- and 21st-century orchestral music with a cast of actors, a singer, videos, photographs and texts.
Ranch thespians debut 'Somewhere, Nowhere'
December 3, 2010
Lakewood Ranch High School students hit the stage Thursday night, debuting the play "Somewhere, Nowhere." Another performance will be offered tonight at 7 p.m., in the school’s auditorium.
WEEKEND BEST BET: American Craft Show Sarasota
December 2, 2010
Holiday shopping never looked better. The 18th Annual American Craft Show Sarasota kicks off this Friday at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Convention Center.
Passion Plié
December 1, 2010
The East County's first ballet school, School of Russian Ballet, will ring in the Christmas season with its production of 'The Nucracker' this Saturday.
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4 "Gloria Musicae Celebrates America"
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Sep
19 Steel Magnolias
7:30 pm - Nov
2 Fine Arts & Crafts Extravaganza
9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Jan
4 10th Anniversary Perlman Gala Concert
5:00 pm
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Ranch rallies against cancer
05/15/13
East County residents will rally to fight cancer Saturday, May 18, as the American Cancer Society hosts its annual Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life event at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. -
Barista pours on fun for daughters
05/15/13
State Road 70 Starbucks barista and East County resident Cyndee Vanderford showed her daughters the world of lattes and mochas for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day April 25. -
Troop plants Freedom's courtyard
05/15/13
Girls in Girl Scouts Junior Troop 181, at Freedom Elementary School, recently earned their Bronze Award by researching and planting the back of the school’s courtyard.
