Creative handyman
August 18, 2010
Behind every aging building is a tireless Jack-of-all-trades. Meet Bubsy Becker, Art Center Sarasota's own Mr. Fix-It.
Banker returns to her musical roots
August 18, 2010
Marcy Gilroy went from a high-powered bank executive to a piano teacher for toddlers.
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Dabbert Gallery
August 18, 2010
Dabbert Gallery, on S. Palm Ave., is owned by David and Pat Dabbert.
Film Review: 'Eat Pray Love'
August 18, 2010
I was pleasantly surprised that the big screen adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert's best-seller, "Eat Pray Love," was chock-full of little gems.
Bobbie Burrell sings an old classic (VIDEO)
August 18, 2010
Jazz singer Bobbie Burrell sings an old gospel tune. A two-time cancer survivor, Burrell is this week's A&E cover girl and a featured performer in next weekend's Got a Minute 60-Second Play Festival.
Marcy Gilroy piays piano (VIDEO)
August 18, 2010
Palmer Ranch pianist Marcy Gilroy, the subject of this week's Highlights feature, proves she's more than just a high-powered bank executive.
Film Review: 'Restrepo'
August 11, 2010
As Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman so aptly observed, "War is hell." And, unless you've fought in one, it's an unimaginable experience. Directors Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington eliminate the abstraction of war in their new documentary, "Restrepo."
Roxane Caravan explains the significance of her classroom beach ball (VIDEO)
August 11, 2010
A&E cover girl Roxane Caravan, Director of Lakewood Ranch High School's Drama Department, held onto the beach ball from her summer camp production of "High School Musical."
Ballroom dancers bring glitz to the Ritz
August 11, 2010
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota proved the perfect venue for the Florida State DanceSport Championship, a six-day dance-off held Aug. 3 to Aug. 8 in the Ritz ballroom. Vendors filled the hallways with racks of dazzling costumes, shoes and accessories, as participants (young and old) pranced by bedecked in outfits rivaling those worn by “Dancing with the Stars” contestants. For those who traveled to Sarasota for the competition, the week was a blur of sequins and Viennese waltzes. Produced by Lakewood Ranch residents Larry and Dianne Dean, owners of Dance Consultants Unlimited, the annual state competition is the final and fourth leg in the Triple Crown DanceSport series.
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Hodgell Gallery
August 11, 2010
The Hodgell Gallery was established as the Hodgell-Hartman Gallery in 1976.
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4 "Gloria Musicae Celebrates America"
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Sep
19 Steel Magnolias
7:30 pm - Jan
4 10th Anniversary Perlman Gala Concert
5:00 pm
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Hat's off to Dee Pelton, volunteers
05/15/13
Dee Pelton held a luncheon that will be tough to top. -
Youth sailors descend on City Island
05/15/13
Approximately 250 people hit the water Saturday, April 20 through Sunday, April 21, for Sailfest. The regatta, Sarasota Youth Sailing's biggest fundraiser of the year, included four classes of competition — Optimus, 420, Laser and Multi-hull — and a barbecue feast. -
Book club sunsets for the season
05/15/13
The Sunset Beach Book Club, in its 10th year, ended this season with a luncheon and discussion of the book “Gone Girl,” by Gillian Flynn, April 18, at Lazy Lobster. Discussion moderator was Ricki Carroll. Together, the group read five books this season.
