• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Key Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Key Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Sarasota Film Festival's Cinema Tropicale Celebration


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 12:00 a.m. April 14, 2011
  • Black Tie
  • Share
Sarasota Film Festival's Cinema Tropicale Celebration
Melissa Bartalos, Whitney Prewitt and Melissa Mellert
Melissa Bartalos, Whitney Prewitt and Melissa Mellert
Terry Brown, Paula and Vince Fraser and T.J. Brown
Terry Brown, Paula and Vince Fraser and T.J. Brown
Plastic beach balls bearing the Sarasota Film Festival logo floated in the Sarasota Yacht Club pool.
Plastic beach balls bearing the Sarasota Film Festival logo floated in the Sarasota Yacht Club pool.
Plastic beach balls bearing the Sarasota Film Festival logo floated in the Sarasota Yacht Club pool.
Plastic beach balls bearing the Sarasota Film Festival logo floated in the Sarasota Yacht Club pool.
Vito Calamita, Marj Kirchner, Gloria Lipscomb and Victor Talamo with Margit and Dick Gravino
Vito Calamita, Marj Kirchner, Gloria Lipscomb and Victor Talamo with Margit and Dick Gravino
Justin Campbell, Dusty Aaron and Jason Varrato
Justin Campbell, Dusty Aaron and Jason Varrato
Nicky Divino
Nicky Divino
Liebe Gamble, Terri Klauber, Jennie Famiglio and Shelley Binion
Liebe Gamble, Terri Klauber, Jennie Famiglio and Shelley Binion
Tina Graham and Iris Graham-Vazquez
Tina Graham and Iris Graham-Vazquez
Laura and Chris Jessen with Meghan and Matt Leiter
Laura and Chris Jessen with Meghan and Matt Leiter
Bruce and India Lesser
Bruce and India Lesser
Bruce Lesser blows bubbles
Bruce Lesser blows bubbles
Mark Miller and Galit Aviv
Mark Miller and Galit Aviv
Drayton Saunders and Kara Poulin
Drayton Saunders and Kara Poulin
shoes
shoes
Turiya Spriggs and Sherryl Jenkinson
Turiya Spriggs and Sherryl Jenkinson
Jessica Sweeney and Courtney Cournan
Jessica Sweeney and Courtney Cournan
Kristina Syromyatrikova, Detlev von Kessel and Stephen Kepecz
Kristina Syromyatrikova, Detlev von Kessel and Stephen Kepecz
Michelle Teeter and Maurizio Colucci
Michelle Teeter and Maurizio Colucci
Danielle White, Linda Tatone and Jeannie White
Danielle White, Linda Tatone and Jeannie White

 

Latest News

The Tingley Library in Bradenton Beach, pictured in October 2025, is in need of repairs estimated at $230,000.
  • April 7, 2026
Tingley Library makes plea to community
A rendering of the Mira Mar building set against the backdrop of Mira Mar Residences, the project that will provide revenue to fund the $25 million to $30 million restoration of the historic structure.
  • April 7, 2026
Construction permit issued for downtown Sarasota historic restoration project
Florida Statute 1001.42(4)(f)2 will require high schools, including Braden River High (pictured) and Lakewood Ranch High, to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. unless the district submits paperwork and gets accepted to keep the current start times.
  • April 7, 2026
Manatee County School District might fight starting time mandate
Greenbrook's Tara Poulton is running for Manatee County's District 6 commission seat.
  • April 7, 2026
Lakewood Ranch resident brings government experience to District 6 race

Sponsored Health Content

Sponsored Content

The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest in Black Tie

Sheila Weiss, Michael Goldman, Dr. Helene Lotman, Ellen Goldner, Marion Levine and Sasha Rosin make up the Hope in Bloom committee.
  • April 3, 2026
JFCS celebrates 40 years of service at Hope in Bloom
The co-chairs are Darci Jacob (ninth year), Vickie Smith (fourth year) and Carolyn Castro (first year).
  • March 28, 2026
SPARCC Runway 2026 reassembles a kaleidoscope of lives and fashion
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation President Stacey Corley with panelists Dr. Kelly Hamel, Dr. Sarah Kimball and Dr. Angela Boldo
  • March 28, 2026
Women & Medicine educates guests on women's health
Drayton Saunders acceps a Champion For Children award for MSC Foundation and President and CEO of Safe Children Coalition Brena Slater
  • March 27, 2026
Safe Children Coalition names 2026 Champions for Children
Terri King, Rocky and Liza Pappas
  • March 23, 2026
USF enjoys picture-perfect day for Brunch on the Bay
Lauren Athas, event Chair Lauren Christensen, Nati Shabat and Katie Biter
  • March 23, 2026
ODA supporters take Banyan Ball to Club Paraiso

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now