Lakewood Ranch welcomes the arts

Ringling College of Art and Design student Matt Decker sketched model Gloria Bocchetti.

Andrew Theophilopoulos is an illustration student at Ringling.

Jillian Smith of the Mustang Players performed "Go into Your Dance" from the musical, "Forty-second Street."

Phil and Carolyn Livergood enjoyed the afternoon.

Jasiu Laciak, with his mom, Martyna, turns 3 on Feb. 12.

Linda ad Ken Harring recently moved to the area from New York.

Casey Grzep, 9, showed off the skills he learned at Let's Rock Sarasota.

Lakewood Ranch High School students Sabrina Gallien and Klyee McKinney performed in several numbers.

Allison Forsyth and Caitlyn Gish performed with the Sarasota Ballet School.

East County resident Ward Dement came out with his son, Cole, and daughter, Gigi, not pictured.

Lakewood Ranch High student Zachary Correa played with his band, Urban Traveler's.

Harry Bandish and Joan Brummer represented the Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch.

Jamesey Timpson, 3, tried out several instruments at the Sarasota Orchestra’s instrument petting zoo.