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Lila Tack, Emma Zamikoff and Iris Axelius smile during leg stretches.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 16, 2015
Campers raise the barre with Sarasota Ballet

Sarasota Ballet summer camps offer three weeks of ballet, musical theater and contemporary dance classes.

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montycomesback
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 15, 2015
'Monty Comes Back' — A second coming-of-age story

'Monty Comes Back' — A second coming-of-age story

  • Arts + Culture
Janet Minker and Dan Snyder, members of the SAF board, serve to protect modern homes like the Umbrella House in Lido Shores.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • July 15, 2015
Sarasota Architectural Foundation advocates for Sarasota's modern buildings

Though Sarasota seems to be in a state of constant development, the Sarasota Architectural Foundation seeks to preserve and honor its historic modern homes.

  • Arts + Culture
Marietta Lee has invested approximately $1.5 million toward the expansion project that includes a new store, cafe and refurbished interior in the main gallery.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • July 15, 2015
Construction in the Garden of Whimsy

With construction going on throughout the summer and into the fall, Marietta Lee is investing all her time, energy and finances into taking the Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy to the next level.

  • Arts + Culture
The Ringling's attendance has jumped more than 30% since 2011
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • July 14, 2015
The Ringling bests personal attendance record

Over 400,000 visitors went to the arts and culture institution during the 2014-2015 fiscal year.

  • Arts + Culture
starliteweb
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 14, 2015
Starlite Players shines spotlight on local playwrights

Starlite Players shines spotlight on local playwrights

  • Arts + Culture
Photo of a Havana street corner by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • July 14, 2015
Art Center Sarasota to celebrate Cuban culture with "Noche Cubana"

The July 22 evening event will include a Sarasota Cuban Ballet School performance, photography, salsa dancing, and plenty of mojitos

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • July 13, 2015
Defining Abstraction, exhibition of local abstract artists, opens at Ringling College

Running until August 5, the show at the Selby Gallery features abstract art all by Florida artists

  • Arts + Culture
Toby Moore, 1970
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • July 9, 2015
Appalachia USA, a photo series on rural mining communities, opens at the Ringling

Photographer Builder Levy's powerful and sweeping photography project comes to Sarasota

  • Arts + Culture
meteoreyesweb
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 8, 2015
Do This: Harvey Milk Festival fundraiser concert

Do This: Harvey Milk Festival fundraiser concert

  • Arts + Culture
The Austin, TX improv comedy troupe will perform and teach after the Sarasota Improv Festival at the Florida Studio Theatre
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • July 8, 2015
Available Cupholders extend Florida Studio Theatre residency with workshops and shows

The Austin, TX improv comedy troupe will perform their trademark video/improv comedy show "Crass Menagerie."

  • Arts + Culture
Jorge Blanco works with his hands and his work board to create his universe of bright and geometric humans.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • July 8, 2015
Studio Space: Jorge Blanco

Though the bright colors and slices of every day life may seem cheerful and care free, when sculptor Jorge Blanco is in his home studio workshop it’s all about one thing: serious sculpture.

  • Arts + Culture
Brendan Coudal through his coast and retro art has found not only a passion but a living.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • July 8, 2015
Brendan Coudal paints Florida's nostalgic paradise

Brendan Coudal embodies the Florida lifestyle. The avid fisherman captures scenes from his everyday life on canvas.

  • Arts + Culture
Members of the Bubble Dance Co. performing their work set inside a racquetball court.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • July 7, 2015
Fuzión Dance Artists present Second Annual Summer Dance Festival

Running July 25 through Aug. 1 at the New College of Florida, the festival will feature intensives, presentations and a special performance by the Bubble Dance Co.

  • Arts + Culture
Due to rainy weather during its live music day, the Harvey Milk Festival is hosting a fundraiser July 11 at THROB Nightclub.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • July 6, 2015
Harvey Milk Festival hosting fundraiser on July 11

Due to rain at this year's live music event, the festival is holding an essential fundraiser at THROB Nightclub

  • Arts + Culture
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