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10 Sarasota area restaurants open, 4 permanently close, 1 bar named among best in U.S.
August turned out to be one of the biggest months of the year for restaurant openings in Sarasota and Manatee counties, largely due to the luxurious, beachfront St. Regis Longboat Key Resort debuting multiple new dining and drinking venues. There were other exciting openings as well, including restaurants in downtown Sarasota and Lakewood...
Sarasota commissioners to vote on possible demolition of historic Colson Hotel
SARASOTA, Fla. - Sarasota City Commissioners will vote on an appeal to a denied permit request to demolish the historic African American Colson Hotel. The two-story hotel located on 8th Street in Sarasota's Rosemary District, formerly known as Overtown, was one of Southwest Florida's only places for African Americans to stay during the Jim Crow era.
Fate of Sarasota's historic Colson Hotel comes to a vote Tuesday
To save or destroy a piece of Black history in Sarasota? That's the question coming before the city commission on Tuesday. The Colson Hotel opened in 1926 as a safe haven for African Americans traveling through segregated Sarasota and Black temporary workers, but it has fallen into disrepair. Its owner,...
Dylan McDermott inspires Sarasota students
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) -Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominated actor Dylan McDermott spoke to juniors and seniors from nine different high schools in Sarasota. McDermott is the first speaker for the Caring for Children Charities Speaker Series that looks to provide local talented students build their creative careers, in collaboration with SEMKHOR, which is bringing in the guests, educational component, and commercial projects as part of The Creative Empowerment Program. This is done by getting direct access to recognized filmmakers and artists.
Hollywood comes to the Suncoast: A new western film highlights Florida's cinematic potential
MYAKKA CITY, Fla. — Known for its beautiful beaches, love for the arts, and cultural attractions, the Suncoast area of Florida, which includes St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, Tampa, Brandon, Ruskin, Sarasota, and Bradenton, is increasingly gaining attention on the silver screen. However, filming in Florida comes...
Architects to reveal first look at Sarasota's new performing arts center Sept. 18
Architects from Renzo Piano Building Workshop will return to Sarasota from their home base in Genoa, Italy on Sept. 18 to share their preliminary vision for the Sarasota Performing Arts Center. Members of the RPBW team will pay their first visit here since holding two “Meet the Architects” sessions on...
Sarasota Sailing Squadron is hosting the 76th annual Labor Day Regatta
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Sarasota Sailing Squadron will host its 76th annual Labor Day Regatta this weekend, welcoming hundreds of competitive sailors nationwide. It’s a great event for participants and spectators at the Bayfront where you’ll be right by several of the region’s best waterfront restaurants and bars. The event runs from 9 a.m. Saturday to 4 p.m. Monday: Sarasota Sailing Squadron, 1717 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota.
'I take a seven-iron': Siesta Key local says she's one of many concerned over coyote sightings
SIESTA KEY, Fla. — Siesta Key city leaders are planning talks with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission as reports of numerous coyote sightings and attacks are mounting. Sarasota County District 2 Commissioner Mark Smith says the influx of coyotes on the barrier island is creating a "dangerous...
Labor Day weekend packing up airports
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Transportation Security Administration is expecting to screen 17 million people starting Thursday through Wednesday. With nearly three million passengers flying just on Friday. Numbers are high at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport as well. SRQ CEO and President, Rick Piccolo, gave ABC7 the data for this Labor...
Shark tooth collecting finds its way to Sarasota
Despite living in landlocked Lakewood Ranch, it’s the rivers and beaches that it’s difficult to get 9-year-old Bayne Cannonito away from. Like his parents Joe and Sherri Cannonito, he loves spending the weekends in search of sharks' teeth. Joe says on each trip, Bayne will be uttering the...
The Sarasota Chapter of the Sumi-e Society of America presents Sumi-e Exhibition: East Asian Brush Painting at The Ringling Museum
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art proudly announces Sumi-e Exhibition: East Asian Brush Painting, presented by the Sarasota Chapter of the Sumi-e Society of America. This exhibition, on view at The Ringling's Community Gallery in the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Center for Asian Art, celebrates the ancient art form of Sumi-e, also known as East Asian Brush Painting. The exhibition showcases the refined techniques and deep cultural significance of this traditional Japanese art, as practiced by the talented members of the Sarasota Chapter. Sumi-e Exhibition: East Asian Brush Painting is a captivating display that invites viewers to explore the harmony and balance inherent in this art form. The exhibition features 44 beautifully painted shikishi boards, each curated to reflect the philosophy and traditions of Sumi-e painting. Visitors will gain insight into the materials, techniques, and meditative process of creating art with black ink on white paper, which dates back 6,000 years. The Sarasota Chapter of the Sumi-e Society of America has been a vibrant part of the local arts community since its founding in 1990. This exhibition not only represents the collective efforts of its members but also highlights the diversity and dedication of artists committed to preserving and advancing this timeless art form. Sumi-e Exhibition: East Asian Brush Painting is currently on display at The Ringling's Community Gallery from August 29 through December 2, 2024. Exhibitions at The Ringling's Community Gallery are always free to visit; visitors can check in at the museum's Visitor Pavilion upon arrival and ask for a Community Gallery wristband. For additional information and hours, visit ringling.org.
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