Thursday, November 29, 2012
Craft show features high-end items and works from independent artists all over the country.
If you're looking for vintage wallpaper Mod Podged on a piece of wood, the Sarasota Craft Show isn't for you. The 20th annual show features high-end works by artists all over the country, including nine Sarasota artists, displaying their ceramics, glass, fibers, handmade jewelry and more. "We'll be exhibiting the best collection of one-of-a-kind jewelry ever presented in Florida," said Richard Rothbard in a statement. Rothbard manages the show with his wife Joanna. The New York-based artist also manages The Berkshires Arts Festival and several American Craftsman Galleries. The show will relocate to the Robarts Arena and happen 10 a.m, to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 am. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $9 per day; $8 for seniors, $5 for …
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Weekend Events: Crystal Classic | Harvest Hoedown | Medieval Fair | Noise Ordinance 3 Party | Veterans' Day Parade
1. Beautiful professional sand sculptures will grace Siesta Key Beach Thursday through Monday for the annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition. Admission is $5 per day and the venue is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Proceeds benefit Mote Marine Laboratory's sea turtle research and conservation programs. Shuttles are being offered from Phillippi Estate Park to Siesta Beach, $5 per vehicle, per day. Attendees might recognize one of the artists at this year's event: Rusty Croft. He's the host of Travel Channel's Sand Masters and had filmed Sand Wars on Siesta Key in December. For more visit Facebook.com/siestakey.sandsculpting and www.crystalsand.org/ 2. Join Community Haven for Adults & Children with …
Monday, June 18, 2012
We're accepting nominations for Readers' Choice 2012 until Aug. 17. Which area movie theater do you think is the best?
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Monday, June 18, 2012
Summer is here, and everybody's looking for something new to do. What better time to revisit the best local hot spots around Sarasota? Until Aug. 17, we're collecting votes for Readers' Choice 2012 in 25 categories, from the best movie theater in town to the best zoo in the Tampa Bay area. Voting will begin July 23. Which local movie theater would you recommend?
We're accepting votes for Readers' Choice 2012 until Aug. 17. Who do you think has the best miniature golf?
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Monday, June 18, 2012
Summer is here, and everybody's looking for something new to do. What better time to revisit the best Sarasota and Bradenton spots for fun? Until Aug. 17, we're collecting votes for Readers' Choice 2012 in 25 categories, from who has the best mini golf to which zoo is the best in the Tampa Bay area. Voting will begin July 23. Which miniature golf course would you recommend?
Monday, May 21, 2012
From Caladesi Island to Siesta Key, there are plenty of renowned beaches just a day trip away.
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Monday, May 21, 2012
With Memorial Day weekend and its rising gas prices on the horizon, we're in luck: There are plenty of celebrated beaches within a one-tank trip of the Tampa Bay area. Which local beach is your favorite? Maybe it's Siesta Key, named best beach in the U.S. in 2011. Farther north, Fort De Soto beach and Caladesi Island took top honors in 2005 and 2008. Or maybe you prefer Anna Maria Island, St. Pete Beach or Clearwater Beach, which are perennial vacation favorites. Here's a rundown of some of the most popular coastal destinations in the greater Bay area — just follow the links below for directions and information. Cast your vote for your favorite beach in the poll below. Did we miss your favorite? Please let us know in the comments. About …
Monday, May 7, 2012
From Sarasota to Tarpon Springs, there are plenty of excellent museums just a day trip away.
School is almost out for the summer, and parents in the Tampa Bay area are in luck: There are plenty of esteemed museums within an hour's drive of the Tampa Bay area. Which local museum is your favorite? Here's a rundown of art, science and history destinations across the Bay area — just follow the links for hours, directions and upcoming events. Cast your vote for your favorite museum in the poll below. Did we miss your favorite? Please let us know in the comments. About Readers' Choice: Voting is open from 9 a.m. Monday to 9 a.m. Friday. Any ties will be broken based on reader comments and reviews. Poll choices represent a sampling of local businesses and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Would you like a free business listing in the…
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4:05 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012
Honeymoon Island Beach is my favorite! more ›