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Heather Merriman Saba
March 3, 2014

Black Tie Untied

Untied the weekend with Black Tie Untied, featuring Asolo Repertory Theatre's "A Night at the Rainbow Room," 21st annual Celebration of Imagination and Community Humanitarian Awards Gala.

Arts + Culture

Robin Hartill
March 3, 2014

Bay Partner Grant applications are due today

Organizations can receive up to $3,000 for projects that improve the quality of Sarasota Bay and its tributaries.

Longboat Key
News

Pam Eubanks
March 3, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Take Stock in Children 5K

Supporters of education in Manatee County laced up their tennis shoes March 2 and headed to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the fifth annual Take Stock in Children 10K/5K/Fun Run.

East County
News

Marty Fugate
March 2, 2014

THEATER REVIEW: 'Too Darn Hot'

Cole Porter's songs have not aged at all - as 'Too Darn Hot' proves.

Arts + Culture

June LeBell
March 2, 2014

MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Opera's 'The Flying Dutchman'

June LeBell reviews Sarasota Opera's "The Flying Dutchman," which runs through March 23.

Arts + Culture

Kelsey Grau
March 2, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Charitable Foundation Rock & Roll Gala

Sarasota Yacht Club into a concert venue for its Charitable Foundation Rock & Roll Gala on Saturday. Rick Derringer, Larry Crane and many more took the stage after attendees enjoyed cocktails, appetizers and dinner. Proceeds benefitted the Scholarship Program for studies in Marine Science, Marine Engineering or Seamanship.

Longboat Key
News

Kelsey Grau
March 2, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Center for the Arts Community Juried Exhibition

The 5th annual Community Juried Exhibition was held on Saturday at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts. On display until March 27, the art was critiqued by two experienced jurors and awards were given in 2D and 3D art as well as photography.

Longboat Key
News

Harriet Sokmensuer
March 2, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Chocolate Sundae

Chocolate lovers spent the day sampling chocolate and sweets at the 2014 Chocolate Sundae Sunday, March 2. The event, also known as the Chocolate Festival, supports the United Cerebral Palsy Sarasota Manatee. More than 40 vendors handed out treated guests to chocolate, candy and baked goods.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Anna Dearing
March 2, 2014

DANCE REVIEW: 'Graziano, Ashton & DeMille'

The Sarasota Ballet performed Sir Frederick Ashton's "Monotones I & II," Ricardo Graziano's "Before Night Falls" and Agnes DeMille's "Rodeo."

Arts + Culture

Pam Nadon
March 2, 2014

FILM REVIEW: 'Like Father, Like Son'

'Like Father, Like Son' is a perspective on parenting. The director seems to be alluding to the fact that it's like feeling one's way around in the dark, hoping to be enlightened.

Arts + Culture

Pam Eubanks
March 2, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Asian Women's Club Orchid Ball

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Asian Women's Club celebrated their heritage March 1 during the group's Orchid Ball event at The Lake Club Grand Clubhouse.