Music: The best of 2009
December 30, 2009
I'm not sure how we've come to the end of another year so quickly, but I'm sure that one of the things that has made the time fly so fast is the rich cultural climate we've had here in Sarasota for 2009.
Circus Sarasota aims high with Wallenda stunt
December 30, 2009
Daredevil and seventh-generation circus acrobat Nik Wallenda plans to pull a stunt in Sarasota as hair-raising as the one that landed him in last year's Guinness Book of World Records.
Violist invigorates Perlman Music Program
December 23, 2009
Perlman Music Program graduate-turned-faculty-member Laura Seay returns to Sarasota this winter for the seventh time.
Santa’s secret helper
December 23, 2009
If the North Pole needed a decorator, Santa set designer Roselle Stroz would be the best person for the job.
Two diverse Indian cuisines liven the palate
December 23, 2009
Aficionados of Indian food suddenly have increased restaurant options. Virtually next door to long-established Chutney’s on Hillview Street is Gateway to India. And settling into the space of the erstwhile Canvas Café is Daawat.
Tempted by the Fruit of Another
December 16, 2009
Asolo Rep actors and real-life husband and wife Sam Osheroff and Kris Danford bring modern chemistry to an old love story.
The troupe juggler
December 16, 2009
The multi-tasking Mydra McKinnon helps keep the West Coast Black Theatre Troupe humming.
Film review: ‘Invictus’
December 16, 2009
In Clint Eastwood’s new film, “Invictus,” he explores how Mandela ingeniously used the game of rugby to help his people find common ground.
Music review: Letter to Santa
December 16, 2009
Dear Santa, Rather than ask for gifts specifically for me, I thought I’d ask for some things my adopted city of almost eight years needs really, really badly. Ready?
Cake shop whips up sugar magic
December 16, 2009
Cakes by Ron’s new location sparkles like sugar on Fruitville Road —beckoning the sweet tooth in all of us. Although its cakes are still the heart of the business, owner Ron Zammit’s son, Nathan, has whipped up cupcakes that are just as tasty. Nathan Zammit guides us through the process of making his popular chocolate cupcakes.
- Jul
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.
