SEASON Magazine June 2011 by Nancy Schwartz

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SEASON The Observer’s Guide to the Arts and Society

INSIDE Event listings  PAGE 7

DAY TRIPS  PAGE 39

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hurricane guide  page 58

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR 

Dear SEASON readers, School’s out and summer is finally here. Theaters are offering more summer shows, the Fourth of July holiday is jam-packed with fireworks and festive activities and there are plenty of community events to keep you and your family busy. To help you make this the best summer yet, the Observer provides this comprehensive guide to everything social and artistic in Sarasota. We’ve made our SEASON magazine as useful

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as possible to help you enjoy June through September to the fullest. As an additional tool, check out the new “day trip destinations” section, starting on page 39, for a useful guide to different areas around town, as well as information about a trip to the new Dali Museum, in St. Petersburg. I hope you’ll use SEASON to experience all that Sarasota has to offer this summer — enjoy! Stephanie Hannum SEASON Editor

uzión Dance Artists has been hailed as Sarasota’s first contemporary dance company. It was founded by Directors Leymis Bolaños Wilmott and Rachael Inman. The company collaborates with professionals and other artists to create dance that expresses the desires and struggles of the human spirit. Working in community settings, Fuzión aims to provide a safe environment for the expression of ideas. The company works yearround, offering in-school performances, master PHOTO COURTESY OF DICK DICKENSON classes, weekly dance Fuzión Dance Artists Jahrel Thompson and Angela classes, as well as building Rauter, center, surrounded by dancers, right to left, partnerships with local Ashley Hassler, Koiya Mcelory, Leymis Bolaños community organizations. Wilmott and Sarah Caldabaugh. This month, Art Center Sarasota is partnering with Other musicians include percussionist Fuzión Dance Artists to present a multi- Drew Silverman and Felicia Brunelle, cultural performance, “Dancing Through of the Sarasota Orchestra. There will the Eyes of Women,” June 3 through also be a Q&A moderated by profesJune 5, at Art Center Sarasota. The sor Bonnie Greenball, of University of performance includes an original comSouth Florida — Sarasota. For more position by renowned composer Francis information on the performance, call Schwartz, played by Emily Brebach. 365-2032.

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Season Table of Contents Event listings — 7 Day trips — 39 Restaurant guide — 56 Hurricane guide — 58

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Wednesday

• Savor Sarasota Various restaurants Runs through June 14. Visit www.savorsarasota.com.

• Fuzión Dance Artists’ ‘Dancing Through the Eyes of Women’ 8 p.m. at Art Center Sarasota Tickets $15 to $20. Call 365-2032.

SATURDAY

• ‘Laughing Matters’ 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through June 18. Call 366-9000.

• Savor Sarasota Various restaurants Runs through June 14. Visit www.savorsarasota.com.

• ‘George Gershwin Alone’ 2 and 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through June 5. Tickets $19 to $37. Call 351-8000.

• ‘Honky Tonk Angels’ 1:30 and 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through June 19. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454.

• ‘Ghost Writer’ 5 and 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through June 4. Call 366-9000.

• ‘Ghost Writer’ 2 and 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through June 4. Call 366-9000. • ‘George Gershwin Alone’ 2 and 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through June 5. Tickets $19 to $37. Call 351-8000.

• ‘Honky Tonk Angels’ 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through June 19. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454.

THURSDAY

• Savor Sarasota Various restaurants Runs through June 14. Visit www.savorsarasota.com. • Sarasota Music Festival Artist Showcase 5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $20 to $25. Call 953-3434.

 Art and a Movie

6 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10. Call 360-7399. • 16th annual Loveland Follies ‘Disco Nights’ 7 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $15. Call 488-1115. • ‘Laughing Matters’ 7:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through June 18. Call 366-9000. • ‘Ghost Writer’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre

• ‘Laughing Matters’ 6 and 9 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through June 18. Call 366-9000.

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• ‘George Gershwin Alone’ 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through June 5. Tickets $19 to $37. Call 351-8000.

• ‘Laughing Matters’ 6 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through June 18. Call 366-9000.

• ‘Honky Tonk Angels’ 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through June 19 Tickets $25. Call 366-5454.

FRIDAY

• Savor Sarasota Various restaurants Runs through June 14. Visit www.savorsarasota.com. • State College of Florida’s Summer Film Series ‘Movie Milestones’ 9:30 a.m. to noon at Burns Court Cinema Free. Call 752-5593. • ‘Ghost Writer’ 5 and 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre

• Music on Main 6 to 9 p.m. on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch Call 907-9243.

• 16th annual Loveland Follies ‘Disco Nights’ 7 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $15. Call 488-1115.  Sarasota Music Festival

Saturday Symphony

8 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House Tickets $20 to $49. Call 953-3434.

• End of the Year Show Spectacular 7 p.m. at The Players Theatre Call 365-2494. • 16th annual Loveland Follies ‘Disco Nights’ 7 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $15. Call 488-1115. • Sarasota Music Festival Friday Festival 8 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $28 to $45. Call 953-3434. • ‘George Gershwin Alone’ 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through June 5. Tickets $19 to $37. Call 351-8000.

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• Fuzión Dance Artists’ ‘Dancing Through the Eyes of Women’ 8 p.m. at Art Center Sarasota Tickets $15 to $20. Call 365-2032.

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• Savor Sarasota Various restaurants Runs through June 14. Visit www.savorsarasota.com.  World Ocean Day

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mote Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway Call 388-4441, Ext. 509.

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• 16th annual Loveland Follies ‘Disco Nights’ 2 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $15. Call 488-1115. • Fuzión Dance Artists’ ‘Dancing Through the Eyes of Women’ 2 p.m. at Art Center Sarasota Tickets $15 to $20. Call 365-2032.

• ‘Laughing Matters’ 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through June 18. Call 366-9000. • ‘George Gershwin Alone’ 2 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through June 5. Tickets $19 to $37. Call 351-8000. • ‘Honky Tonk Angels’ 6 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through June 19. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454. • Gershwin & Friends with Bergonzi String Quartet and Tina Yang, piano Artist Series of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $30 to $40. Call 360-7399.

MONDAY

• Savor Sarasota Various restaurants Runs through June 14. Visit www.savorsarasota.com. • Monday Night Movies ‘Monster’s Ball’

7 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $7. Call 360-7399.

TUESDAY

SUMMER SEASON

‘Laughing Matters’ 7:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through June 18. Call 366-9000.

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• Savor Sarasota Various restaurants Runs through June 14. Visit www.savorsarasota.com. • ‘Laughing Matters’ 6 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through June 18. Call 366-9000. • Gershwin & Friends with Bergonzi String Quartet and Tina Yang, piano Artist Series of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $30 to $40. Call 360-7399.

WEDNESDAY

• Savor Sarasota Various restaurants Runs through June 14. Visit www.savorsarasota.com. • Lazy Fairy Improv 7:30 p.m. at The Players Theatre Call 365-2494.

• ‘Honky Tonk Angels’ 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through June 19. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454. • ‘MAESTRO! The Art of Leonard Bernstein’ 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through June 12. Tickets $27 to $63. Call 351-8000. • ‘Cowgirls’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 3. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000.

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THURSDAY

• Savor Sarasota Various restaurants Runs through June 14. Visit www.savorsarasota.com.

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5 p.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $10. Call 359-5700.

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• ‘MAESTRO! The Art of Leonard Bernstein’ 2 and 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through June 12. Tickets $27 to $63. Call 351-8000. • Sarasota Music Festival Artist Showcase 5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $20 to $25. Call 953-3434. • ‘Laughing Matters’ 7:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through June 18. Call 366-9000. • ‘Honky Tonk Angels’ 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre

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FRIDAY

• Savor Sarasota Various restaurants Runs through June 14. Visit www.savorsarasota.com.

Tickets $10 to $15. Call 955-9856.

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Summer Pirate Day 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at G.WIZ. Call 309-4949.

• ‘Laughing Matters’ 6 and 9 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through June 18. Call 366-9000. • A Midsummer Night’s Wish Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida 6 p.m. at Hyatt Siesta Key Beach Tickets $100. Call 952-9474.

• State College of Florida’s Summer Film Series ‘Movie Milestones’ 9:30 a.m. to noon at Burns Court Cinema Free. Call 752-5593. • ‘Laughing Matters’ 6 and 9 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through June 18. Call 366-9000. • Sarasota Music Festival Friday Festival 8 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House Tickets $28 to $45. Call 953-3434. • ‘MAESTRO! The Art of Leonard Bernstein’ 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through June 12. Tickets $27 to $63. Call 351-8000. • ‘Cowgirls’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 3. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000.

SATURDAY

• Savor Sarasota Various restaurants Runs through June 14. Visit www.savorsarasota.com. • 10th annual St. Armands Craft Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Armands Circle Park Call 962-0388

• Sarasota Music Festival Saturday Symphony 8 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House Tickets $20 to $49. Call 953-3434. • ‘Honky Tonk Angels’ 1:30 and 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through June 19 Tickets $25. Call 366-5454. • ‘Cowgirls’ 2 and 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 3. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000. • ‘MAESTRO! The Art of Leonard Bernstein’ 2 and 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through June 12. Tickets $27 to $63. Call 351-8000. • Morton’s Gourmet Market annual BIG Cheese Tasting Morton Culinary Education Fund 4 to 7 p.m. at Morton’s Gourmet Market

• Summer Sidewalk Sale 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Armands Circle Call 962-0388.

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SUNDAY

• Savor Sarasota Various restaurants Runs through June 14. Visit www.savorsarasota.com.

• ‘Honky Tonk Angels’ 6 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through June 19. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454.

MONDAY

• Savor Sarasota Various restaurants Runs through June 14. Visit www.savorsarasota.com. • Monday Night Movies ‘Iris’ 7 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $7. Call 360-7399. Sarasota Ballet Association Luncheon 11:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $27. Call 822-0198.

• 10th annual St. Armands Craft Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Armands Circle Park Call 962-0388. • Summer Sidewalk Sale 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Armands Circle Call 962-0388. • ‘Laughing Matters’ 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through June 18. Call 366-9000. • ‘MAESTRO! The Art of Leonard Bernstein’ 2 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through June 12. Tickets $27 to $63. Call 351-8000.

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• Savor Sarasota Various restaurants Runs through June 14. Visit www.savorsarasota.com. • ‘Laughing Matters’ 6 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through June 18. Call 366-9000.

• ‘Laughing Matters’ 6 and 9 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through June 18. Call 366-9000.

• ‘Cowgirls’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 3. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000.

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• ‘Honky Tonk Angels’ 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through June 19. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454.

WEDNESDAY

• Summer Lunch and Learn featuring Ari Gordon AJC West Coast Florida 11 a.m. at Michael's On East Tickets $20. Call 365-4955.

• FridayFest featuring Big Night Out 5 p.m. at Van Wezel bayfront Call 953-3368.

• ‘Laughing Matters’ 7:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through June 18. Call 366-9000.

THURSDAY

• ‘Laughing Matters’ 7:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through June 18. Call 366-9000.

• Art After 5: Jazz on the Bay 5 p.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $10. Call 359-5700.

• ‘Cowgirls’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 3. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000.

• Sarasota Music Festival Artist Showcase 5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $20 to $25. Call 953-3434.

• ‘The Foreigner’ 8 p.m. at the Players Theatre Tickets $12 to $18. Call 365-2494.

• ‘Marilyn: Forever Blonde!’ 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through July 10. Tickets $19 to $37. Call 351-8000. • ‘The Foreigner’ 8 p.m. at the Players Theatre Tickets $12 to $18. Call 365-2494.

• ‘Marilyn: Forever Blonde!’ 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through July 10. Tickets $19 to $37. Call 351-8000.

FRIDAY

• State College of Florida’s Summer Film Series ‘Movie Milestones’ 9:30 a.m. to noon at Burns Court Cinema Free. Call 752-5593.

• ‘Cowgirls’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 3. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000.

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SATURDAY

• ‘Honky Tonk Angels’ 1:30 and 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through June 19. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454. • ‘Cowgirls’ 2 and 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 3. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000. • ‘Laughing Matters’ 6 and 9 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through June 18. Call 366-9000. ‘Bidding Aloha to Cancer’ Annual Bowl-a-Thon Rob’s Rescue Foundation, Inc. 5:30 p.m. at Sarasota Lanes Tickets $40. Call 923-3958.

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• Sarasota Music Festival Saturday Symphony 8 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House Tickets $20 to $49. Call 953-3434.

• Gotta Luv It Band 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Call 488-1115.

SUNDAY

• ‘The Foreigner’ 2 p.m. at the Players Theatre Tickets $12 to $18. Call 365-2494. • ‘Marilyn: Forever Blonde!’ 2 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through July 10. Tickets $19 to $37. Call 351-8000.

TUESDAY

• ‘Cowgirls’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 3. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000.

• ‘The Foreigner’ 8 p.m. at the Players Theatre Tickets $12 to $18. Call 365-2494. • ‘Marilyn: Forever Blonde!’ 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through July 10. Tickets $19 to $37. Call 351-8000.

SUMMER SEASON

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Ballet Annual Recital 2 p.m. at Braden River High School Tickets $10 to $15. Call 962-6664.

• ‘Cowgirls’ 3 and 7 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 3. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000. • ‘Honky Tonk Angels’ 6 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through June 19. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454.

MONDAY

• Monday Night Movies ‘The Hours’ 7 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $7. Call 360-7399.

WEDNESDAY

• ‘Grandma and Friends!’ Circus Sarasota 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10 to $15. Call 360-7399. • ‘Marilyn: Forever Blonde!’ 2 and 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through July 10. Tickets $19 to $37. Call 351-8000. • ‘Roberta MacDonald: Songs, Stories and Sketches’ 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through July 3. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454. • ‘Cowgirls’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 3. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000.

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THURSDAY

• ‘Grandma and Friends!’ Circus Sarasota 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10 to $15. Call 360-7399. • Art After 5 5 p.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $10. Call 359-5700. • ‘Undaunted’ 8 p.m. at The Players Theatre Call 365-2494. • ‘Marilyn: Forever Blonde!’ 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through July 10. Tickets $19 to $37. Call 351-8000. • ‘Roberta MacDonald: Songs, Stories and Sketches’ 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through July 3. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454. • ‘Cowgirls’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 3. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000.

JUNE 2011

FRIDAY

• State College of Florida’s Summer Film Series ‘Movie Milestones’ 9:30 a.m. to noon at Burns Court Cinema Free. Call 752-5593.

• ‘Cowgirls’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 3. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000.

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• ‘Marilyn: Forever Blonde!’ 2 and 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through July 10. Tickets $19 to $37. Call 351-8000. Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Kickoff Party 6 p.m. at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium Tickets $100. Visit www.suncoastoffshore.org

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• ‘Undaunted’ 8 p.m. at The Players Theatre Call 365-2494. • FST Improv 8:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Rusn through Aug. 27. Tickets $12. Call 366-9000.

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• ‘Grandma and Friends!’ Circus Sarasota 2 and 5 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10 to $15. Call 360-7399. • ‘Marilyn: Forever Blonde!’ 2 and 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through July 10. Tickets $19 to $37. Call 351-8000.

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• ‘Grandma and Friends!’ Circus Sarasota 2 and 5 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10 to $15. Call 360-7399. • ‘Cowgirls’ 2 and 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 3. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000.

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• ‘Roberta MacDonald: Songs, Stories and Sketches’ 1:30 and 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through July 3. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454.

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• Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Car Show 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Main Street Lakewood Ranch E-mail collectorcarstv@verizon.net • ‘Grandmas and Friends!’ Circus Sarasota 2 and 5 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10 to $15. Call 360-7399. • ‘Undaunted’ 2 p.m. at The Players Theatre Call 365-2494. • ‘Marilyn: Forever Blonde!’ 2 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through July 10. Tickets $19 to $37. Call 351-8000. • ‘Cowgirls’ 3 and 7 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 3. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000. • ‘Roberta MacDonald: Songs, Stories and Sketches’ 6 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner

Tickets $15. Visit www.suncoastoffshore.org

Theatre Runs through July 3. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454.

• ‘Roberta MacDonald: Songs, Stories and Sketches’ 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through July 3. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454.

TUESDAY

• ‘Cowgirls’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 3. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000.

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

• ‘Grandma and Friends!’ Circus Sarasota 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10 to $15. Call 360-7399.

• ‘Marilyn: Forever Blonde!’ 2 and 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through July 10. Tickets $19 to $37. Call 351-8000.

• Designing Women Boutique Salon Series featuring Kristie Kennedy 11:30 a.m. at Designing Women Boutique Tickets $16. Call 366-5293.

• ‘Ebb and Flow’ Fashion Show and After Party 7:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota Ballroom

• Art After 5 5 p.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $10.

SUMMER SEASON

Call 359-5700. • Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Parade of Boats 7 p.m. on Main Street, downtown Visit www.suncoastoffshore.org • ‘Over the Tavern’ 8 p.m. at The Players Theatre Call 365-2494. • ‘Marilyn: Forever Blonde!’ 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through July 10. Tickets $19 to $37. Call 351-8000. • ‘Roberta MacDonald: Songs, Stories and Sketches’ 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through July 3. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454. • ‘Becky’s New Car’ Banyan Theater Company 8 p.m. at Cook Theatre Tickets $28.50. Call 358-5330. • ‘Cowgirls’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 3. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000.

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JULY 2011

FRIDAY

•‘The Friendliest Catch’ Fishing Tournament 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 1604 Ken Thompson Parkway Visit www.suncoastoffshore.org

JULY

“Marilyn: Forever Blonde!” runs through July 10, at Mertz Theatre.

• State College of Florida’s Summer Film Series ‘Movie Milestones’ 9:30 a.m. to noon at Burns Court Cinema Free. Call 752-5593. • ‘Grandma and Friends!’ Circus Sarasota 2 and 5 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10 to $15. Call 360-7399. • ‘Over the Tavern’ 8 p.m. at The Players Theatre Call 365-2494. • Powerboats By The Bay 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Centennial Park Visit www.suncoastoffshore.org • Hyatt Regency’s ‘Grand Prix’ Party 8 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota Tickets $15. Visit www.suncoastoffshore.org • ‘Marilyn: Forever Blonde!’ 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through July 10. Tickets $19 to $37. Call 351-8000. • ‘Becky’s New Car’ Banyan Theater Company 8 p.m. at Cook Theatre Tickets $28.50. Call 358-5330. • ‘Cowgirls’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 3. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000.  Stars and Stripes

Celebration 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Players Theatre Call 365-2494.

SATURDAY

• 9th annual St. Armands Boat Show 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Armands Circle Park Call 388-1554 • Stars and Stripes Celebration 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Players Theatre Call 365-2494. • ‘Cowgirls’ 2 and 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 3. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000. • ‘Becky’s New Car’ Banyan Theater Company 2 and 8 p.m. at Cook Theatre Tickets $28.50. Call 358-5330. • ‘Grandma and Friends!’ Circus Sarasota 2 and 5 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10 to $15. Call 360-7399. • ‘High Heel Hike’ for Autism Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota Visit www.highheelhike.com • Powerboats By The Bay 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Centennial Park Visit www.suncoastoffshore.org • ‘Roberta MacDonald: Songs, Stories

and Sketches’ 1:30 and 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through July 3. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454.

9th annual St. Armands Boat Show 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Armands Circle Park Call 388-1554.

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• ‘Marilyn: Forever Blonde!’ 2 and 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through July 10. Tickets $19 to $37. Call 351-8000. • ‘Over the Tavern’ 8 p.m. at The Players Theatre Call 365-2494. • FST Improv 8:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Rusn through Aug. 27. Tickets $12. Call 366-9000.

SUNDAY

• Annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Boat Race 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lido Beach Visit www.suncoastoffshore.org • ‘Becky’s New Car’ Banyan Theater Company 2 p.m. at Cook Theatre Tickets $28.50. Call 358-5330. • ‘Grandma and Friends!’ Circus Sarasota 2 and 5 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater

Tickets $10 to $15. Call 360-7399. • ‘Over the Tavern’ 2 p.m. at The Players Theatre Call 365-2494. • ‘Marilyn: Forever Blonde!’ 2 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through July 10. Tickets $19 to $37. Call 351-8000. • ‘Cowgirls’ 3 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 3. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000. • ‘Roberta MacDonald: Songs, Stories and Sketches’ 6 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through July 3. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454.

JULY 2011

MONDAY

 Freedom Fest

Celebration 9 a.m. at Bicentennial Park, Longboat Key Free. Call 383-2466.

• ‘Our Son’s Wedding’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 31. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000. • ‘Becky’s New Car’ Banyan Theater Company 8 p.m. at Cook Theatre Tickets $28.50. Call 358-5330.

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SUMMER SEASON

THURSDAY

• ‘Marilyn: Forever Blonde!’ 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through July 10. Tickets $19 to $37. Call 351-8000. Julian Yenne gears up for the Freedom Festival parade in 2009.

• Flag Fest Sarasota 4 p.m. on Main Street Downtown Sarasota

• ‘Stop the World I Want To Get Off’ 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through Aug. 7. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454.

• A Star Spangled Tropical July 4th Celebration 2011 6 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Tickets $17 to $20. Call 366-5731.

• ‘Becky’s New Car’ Banyan Theater Company 8 p.m. at Cook Theatre Tickets $28.50. Call 358-5330.

• Siesta Key Community Fireworks Celebration 9 p.m. at Siesta Key Beach Free. Call 349-3800.

• ‘Our Son’s Wedding’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 31. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000.

• Bayfront Fireworks Spectacular 9 p.m. at Sarasota bayfront

WEDNESDAY

• ‘Grandma and Friends!’ Circus Sarasota 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10 to $15. Call 360-7399.

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• ‘Marilyn: Forever Blonde!’ 2 and 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through July 10. Tickets $19 to $37. Call 351-8000.

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• Lazy Fairy Improv 7:30 p.m. at The Players Theatre Call 365-2494. • ‘Stop the World I Want To Get Off’ 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through Aug. 7. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454.

 ‘Grandma and

Friends!’ Circus Sarasota 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10 to $15. Call 360-7399.

FRIDAY

• State College of Florida’s Summer Film Series ‘Movie Milestones’ 9:30 a.m. to noon at Burns Court Cinema Free. Call 752-5593. • ‘Grandma and Friends!’ Circus Sarasota 2 and 5 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10 to $15. Call 360-7399. • ‘Marilyn: Forever Blonde!’ 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through July 10. Tickets $19 to $37. Call 351-8000. • ‘Becky’s New Car’ Banyan Theater Company 8 p.m. at Cook Theatre Tickets $28.50. Call 358-5330. • ‘Our Son’s Wedding’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 31. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000.

JULY 2011

SATURDAY

• ‘Stop the World I Want To Get Off’ 1:30 and 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through Aug. 7. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454.  FST Improv

8:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through Aug. 27. Tickets $12. Call 366-9000.

• ‘Our Son’s Wedding’ 2 and 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 31. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000. • ‘Grandma and Friends!’ Circus Sarasota 2 and 5 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10 to $15. Call 360-7399.

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• ‘Marilyn: Forever Blonde!’ 2 and 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through July 10. Tickets $19 to $37. Call 351-8000. • ‘Becky’s New Car’ Banyan Theater Company 2 and 8 p.m. at Cook Theatre Tickets $28.50. Call 358-5330.

SUNDAY

• ‘Becky’s New Car’ Banyan Theater Company 2 p.m. at Cook Theatre Tickets $28.50. Call 358-5330. • ‘Grandma and Friends!’ Circus Sarasota 2 and 5 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10 to $15. Call 360-7399.  ‘Stop the World I Want To Get Off’ 6 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through Aug. 7. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454.

• ‘Marilyn: Forever Blonde!’ 2 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through July 10. Tickets $19 to $37. Call 351-8000. • ‘Our Son’s Wedding’ 3 and 7 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 31. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000.

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JULY 2011

MONDAY

• Sarasota Ballet Association Luncheon 11:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $27. Call 822-0198.

TUESDAY

• Sarasota Opera Guild Summer Salons 11:30 a.m. at Sarasota Yacht Club Tickets $35. Call 925-1220. • ‘The Soul Crooners’ 8 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Through July 24. Tickets $25. Call 366-1505. • ‘Our Son’s Wedding’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 31. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000.

SUMMER SEASON

• ‘Becky’s New Car’ Banyan Theater Company 8 p.m. at Cook Theatre Tickets $28.50. Call 358-5330.

THURSDAY

• ‘The Foreigner’ 8 p.m. at the Players Theatre Tickets $12 to $18. Call 365-2494. • ‘The Soul Crooners’ 8 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Through July 24. Tickets $25. Call 366-1505. ‘Grandma and Friends!’ Circus Sarasota 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10 to $15. Call 360-7399.

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WEDNESDAY

‘Grandma and Friends!’ Circus Sarasota 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10 to $15. Call 360-7399. ‘The Soul Crooners’ 8 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Through July 24. Tickets $25. Call 366-1505.  ‘Our Son’s Wedding’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 31. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000.

• ‘Stop the World I Want To Get Off’ 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through Aug. 7. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454.

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• ‘Becky’s New Car’ Banyan Theater Company 8 p.m. at Cook Theatre Tickets $28.50. Call 358-5330. • ‘Our Son’s Wedding’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 31. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000.

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JULY 2011

ALWAYS A BLAST!

FRIDAY

• State College of Florida’s Summer Film Series ‘Movie Milestones’ 9:30 a.m. to noon at Burns Court Cinema Free. Call 752-5593.

SUMMER SEASON

 ‘Becky’s New Car’ Banyan Theater Company 8 p.m. at Cook Theatre Tickets $28.50. Call 358-5330.

• ‘Grandmas and Friends!’ Circus Sarasota 2 and 5 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10 to $15. Call 360-7399. • FridayFest featuring YesterDaze 5 p.m. at Van Wezel bayfront Call 953-3368. • Sarasota Improv Festival 2011 6 p.m. to midnight at Florida Studio Theatre Tickets $10 to $49. Call 366-9000.

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• ‘The Foreigner’ 8 p.m. at the Players Theatre Tickets $12 to $18. Call 365-2494. • ‘The Soul Crooners’ 8 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

Through July 24. Tickets $25. Call 366-1505. • ‘Our Son’s Wedding’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 31. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000.

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SATURDAY

• ‘Stop the World I Want To Get Off’ 1:30 and 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through Aug. 7. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454. • ‘Grandma and Friends!’ Circus Sarasota 2 and 5 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10 to $15. Call 360-7399. • ‘Becky’s New Car’ Banyan Theater Company 2 and 8 p.m. at Cook Theatre Tickets $28.50. Call 358-5330. • ‘Our Son’s Wedding’ 2 and 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 31. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000. • Sarasota Improv Festival 2011 5 to 11 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Tickets $10 to $49. Call 366-9000. • ‘The Foreigner’ 8 p.m. at the Players Theatre Tickets $12 to $18. Call 365-2494. • Jimmy Jay and the Jay-Men 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Call 488-1115. • ‘The Soul Crooners’ 8 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Through July 24. Tickets $25 Call 366-1505.

JULY 2011

SUNDAY

Heritage Harbour’s

• ‘The Foreigner’ 2 p.m. at the Players Theatre Tickets $12 to $18. Call 365-2494. • ‘The Soul Crooners’ 2 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Through July 24. Tickets $25. Call 366-1505. • ‘Our Son’s Wedding’ 3 and 7 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 31. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000.

Happy Campers Found Here! Summer Jr Tennis and/or Jr Golf

• ‘Stop the World I Want To Get Off’ 6 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through Aug. 7. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454.

Taught by our club’s professionals All Levels Welcome Available All Summer

TUESDAY

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• ‘The Soul Crooners’ 8 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Through July 24. Tickets $25 Call 366-1505.

For more details on Golf, call 708-3617 or email at oscar@riverstrandgolf.com For more details on Tennis, call 932-8680 or email tennispro@riverstrandtennis.com

• ‘Our Son’s Wedding’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 31. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000.

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• ‘Grandma and Friends!’ Circus Sarasota 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10 to $15. Call 360-7399.

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• ‘Stop the World I Want To Get Off’ 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through Aug. 7. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454.

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• ‘The Soul Crooners’ 8 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Through July 24. Tickets $25 Call 366-1505. • ‘Our Son’s Wedding’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 31. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000.

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JULY 2011

THURSDAY

• ‘Grandma and Friends!’ Circus Sarasota 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10 to $15. Call 360-7399.

FRIDAY

• ‘Grandma and Friends!’ Circus Sarasota 2 and 5 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10 to $15. Call 360-7399. • ‘Undaunted’ 8 p.m. at The Players Theatre Call 365-2494.

• ‘Undaunted’ 8 p.m. at The Players Theatre Call 365-2494.

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• ‘The Soul Crooners’ 8 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Through July 24. Tickets $25. Call 366-1505.

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• ‘Our Son’s Wedding’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through July 31. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000.

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1:30 and 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theater Runs through Aug. 7. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454.

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• ‘Grandma and Friends!’ Circus Sarasota 2 and 5 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10 to $15. Call 360-7399.

• ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Runs through Aug. 6. Call 488-1115.

• ‘Animals Out of Paper’ Banyan Theater Company 2 p.m. at Cook Theatre Tickets $28.50. Call 358-5330.

• ‘Over the Tavern’ 8 p.m. at The Players Theatre Call 365-2494.

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• Lazy Fairy Improv 7:30 p.m. at The Players Theatre Call 365-2494.

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• ‘Stop the World I Want To Get Off’ 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through Aug. 7. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454. • ‘The Savannah Disputation’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through Aug. 28. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000. • ‘Animals Out of Paper’ Banyan Theater Company 8 p.m. at Cook Theatre Tickets $28.50. Call 358-5330. • ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Runs through Aug. 6. Call 488-1115.

THURSDAY

• ‘Stop the World I Want To Get Off’ 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through Aug. 7. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454. • ‘Animals Out of Paper’ Banyan Theater Company 8 p.m. at Cook Theatre Tickets $28.50. Call 358-5330. • ‘The Savannah Disputation’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through Aug. 28. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000. • ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Runs through Aug. 6. Call 488-1115. • The Carreño Dance Festival and Summer Intensive At Sarasota Opera House Runs through Aug. 27. Call 302-4505.

FRIDAY

• ‘Animals Out of Paper’ Banyan Theater Company 8 p.m. at Cook Theatre Tickets $28.50. Call 358-5330. • ‘The Savannah Disputation’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre

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Runs through Aug. 28. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000. • ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Runs through Aug. 6. Call 488-1115.  Music on Main

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SATURDAY

• ‘Stop the World I Want To Get Off’ 1:30 and 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through Aug. 7. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454. • ‘Animals Out of Paper’ Banyan Theater Company 2 and 8 p.m. at Cook Theatre Tickets $28.50. Call 358-5330. • ‘The Savannah Disputation’ 2 and 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through Aug. 28. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000. • ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Runs through Aug. 6. Call 488-1115.

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• ‘Animals Out of Paper’ Banyan Theater Company 2 p.m. at Cook Theatre Tickets $28.50. Call 358-5330. • ‘The Savannah Disputation’ 3 and 7 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through Aug. 28. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000. • ‘Stop the World I Want To Get Off’ 6 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through Aug. 7. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454.

MONDAY

Players‘ New Play Festival 7:30 p.m. at the Players Theatre Runs through August 13. Call 365-2494.

WEDNESDAY

• Sarasota Opera Guild Summer Salons 11:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $35. Call 925-1220. • ‘I Do! I Do!’ 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theater Runs through Sept. 4. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454. • ‘The Savannah Disputation’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through Aug. 28. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000. Players’ New Play Festival 7:30 p.m. at the Players Theatre Runs through Aug. 13. Call 365-2494.

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• Players‘ New Play Festival 7:30 p.m. at the Players Theatre Runs through August 13. Call 365-2494. • ‘The Savannah Disputation’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through Aug. 28. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000.

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• ‘I Do! I Do!’ 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through Sept. 4. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454. • ‘Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun’ Banyan Theater Company 8 p.m. at Cook Theatre Tickets $28.50. Call 358-5330. • ‘The Savannah Disputation’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through Aug. 28. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000.

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SUNDAY

• ‘Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun’ Banyan Theater Company 2 p.m. at Cook Theatre Tickets $28.50. Call 358-5330.

• ‘The Savannah Disputation’ 2 and 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through Aug. 28. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000.

• ‘The Savannah Disputation’ 3 and 7 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through Aug. 28. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000.

• ‘Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun’ Banyan Theater Company 8 p.m. at Cook Theatre Tickets $28.50. Call 358-5330.

• ‘Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun’ Banyan Theater Company 2 and 8 p.m. at the Cook Theatre Tickets $28.50. Call 358-5330.

• ‘The Savannah Disputation’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through Aug. 28. Tickets $19 to $34. Call 366-9000.

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• ‘I Do! I Do!’ 6 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through Sept. 4. Tickets $25. Call 366-5454.

• ‘25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Runs through Aug. 28. Tickets $12 to $27. Call 488-1115.

• ‘25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ 2 p.m. at Venice Theatre Runs through Aug. 28. Tickets $12 to $27. Call 488-1115.

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• ‘Dynamic Duets of the ’70s’ 2 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Runs through Aug. 28. Tickets $25. Call 366-1505.

• ‘25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre

• ‘The Savannah Disputation’ 3 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through Aug. 28.

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st. petersburg Museum, in St. Petersburg. Anna Maria Island has retained its Old-Florida feel through the years, and its wide selection of accommodations, restaurants and shops makes it a popular vacation destination — whether you only have a day or longer. The island, which consists of three cities: Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach, boasts three piers, which are perfect for fishing or just watching marine life at its best. East County, located in the eastern and northern areas of Manatee and Sarasota counties, has ample activities for every member of the family. Shopping, dining, golfing and outdoor activities, such as kayaking, canoeing and walking along state park trails should top your agenda for a day trip. After completing a day’s

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worth of activities, you can wind down with shopping at many of the area’s specialty shops and dining at unique restaurants known for their views and ambience and much as their food. Sarasota is, of course, known for its white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters, but the coastal community also features dozens of art galleries, 10 theaters, eclectic restaurants, botanical gardens and shopping boutiques. The city’s charming features are sure to keep you coming back day after day, trip after trip. It’s easy to continue discovering your new favorite places to visit. The best way to describe the

South Sarasota area is that it is a hidden gem. Not only does it have a plethora of eclectic shops with unique finds, but it also features amazing sunsets courtesy of waterfront dining, a 30-acre Historic Spanish Point and a state park that boasts 15 miles of nature trails. Even if you have already visited the Dali Museum before, now is the time to make a repeat trip. In January, the museum, which houses the largest collection of Dali’s works outside of Spain, opened in a $36 million geodesic building eight blocks north of its former location. Double the size of the old building, the new home can accommodate such events as “Breakfast with Dali,” “Dillydally with Dali,” “Yoga with Dali” and much more.

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 Manatee County Public Beach, on Holmes Beach, is a popular place for fun in the sun.

n the white-sand beaches of O Anna Maria Island, Esther Williams played a movie star who had

fallen in love on an island paradise in MGM’s 1948 film “On an Island with You.” But the island never got credit for

 Starfishes and sand dollars hang

outside the entrance of the Sand Dollar Gift Shop, on Holmes Beach.

its palm trees and sparkling blue water. The film was supposedly set in Hawaii. But, perhaps it’s best that Anna Maria never found Hollywood fame. Visitors and locals alike refer to Anna Maria Island as “paradise without an attitude.” It’s a seven-mile island that never lost its quaint charm and laid-back style. Home to a year-round population of approximately 8,500,

the island consists of three small cities: Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach and Anna Maria. Additionally, its wide selection of accommodations, restaurants and shops make it a popular day-trip and vacation destination. Until 1921, the island was accessible only by boat. Today, you can reach the island from one of two bridges that connect the island to mainland Manatee County or the Longboat Pass Bridge, which connects Longboat Key and Bradenton Beach. But boating is still a popular way to explore the island, with public boat docking available. With three piers and a variety of fishingcharter businesses, the island is a fishing enthusiast’s paradise. It’s also a popular place for outdoor dining, because the sunsets are as famous as the seafood. With so much to love about Anna Maria Island, it’s no surprise it’s known as the beach-wedding capital of Florida. But, whether you’re planning a day trip or a trip down the aisle, you’ll surely fall in love with Anna Maria Island.

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At Ginny’s & Jane E’s Bakery Café (9807 Gulf Drive, Anna

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 The Belle Haven Cottage, built in the early 1920s, was restored and served

as a home and rental cottage for decades before it was moved to its current location in 2001.

Maria), you can savor the signature crème brulée French toast for breakfast or a sandwich or salad for lunch before shopping for furniture, jewelry, knickknacks and more at its funky, 4,000-square-foot Island Coastal Store. For dining, consider the Sandbar Restaurant (100 Spring Ave., Anna

Maria), Bridge Street Bistro (111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach), Bridgetender Inn (135 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach) or the Waterfront Restaurant (111 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria). Beach Bistro (6600 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach) is included in Zagat’s 2010 “Top Restaurants in America” guide and is known for its extensive

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wine list and elegant selections such as foie gras and bouillabaisse. It’s a top choice for a special occasion. After a day at the beach, try Rod & Reel Pier Restaurant (875 N. Shore Drive, Anna Maria), a family-friendly place with a fish-camp feel that is known for its grouper sandwich. For something you’ll only find on Anna Maria Island, head to Mr. Bones BBQ (3007 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach), where you can feast on baby back ribs and choose from 60 beers displayed in a coffin. And, if you save room for dessert, consider the Sign of the Mermaid Restaurant (9707 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria), where owner Andrea Spring’s pies have won her two “Best in Show” awards at the National Pie Championships.

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Each of Anna Maria Island’s three cities has a distinct blend of retail, bringing a mix of apparel, jewelry, furniture, souvenirs and specialty items. Bradenton Beach is home to Historic Bridge Street, which underwent a rejuvenation project in 2007 that transformed the street from a bar area

into a thriving business community. The street includes stores such as The Sailor’s Knot (110 Bridge St.), an apparel, jewelry and gift store that was listed in Southern Living Magazine as a favorite place to shop, and Bridge Street Jewelers (129 Bridge St.), which carries the original Anna Maria Island destination bracelet. To the north, on Holmes Beach, you’ll find a variety of shops, such as the Sand Dollar Gift Shop (5302 Marina Drive), which features unique jewelry, home décor, gift items and more, and West Coast Surf Shop (3902 Gulf Drive), which is known for its customized selection of surfboards, skimboards and skateboards, along with multiple art galleries. At the northern tip of the island, Anna Maria is home to the recently revitalized Pine Avenue development, which includes shops such as the Anna Maria Island Olive Oil Outpost (401 Pine Ave.), which carries a large selection of cooking oils such as white truffle oil and pumpkin-flavored olive oil, and Emerson’s Humor (403C Pine Ave.), which features humorous paintings, T-shirts and gift items by artist Emerson Quillin, and

 Emerson’s Humor, on Anna

Maria’s Pine Avenue, features the original artwork and gift items of artist Emerson Quillin. several specialty boutiques.

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Each city of Anna Maria Island features pristine beaches that draw thousands of tourists every year. But a trip to Anna Maria doesn’t just have to be a day at the beach. On land, you can explore Anna Maria Island by bicycle, Segway, scooter or electric golf cart. By sea, you can set sail, canoe, kayak or paddle-

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board with companies such as Beach Bums (427 Pine Ave., Anna Maria) or Segs by the Sea (119C Bridge St., Bradenton Beach). Fishing charters and tours via segway or kayak are available through a number of companies. If you’re truly adventurous, you can get a view of the island from above via parasailing or scuba dive off of Bradenton Beach, where the 1940s sunken freighter ship, SS Regina, is located. For a scenic stroll, visit the Bradenton Beach City Pier or the Anna Maria City Pier, both of which are popular for fishing and dining. Other options include miniature golf at the Fish Hole Miniature Golf (115 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach) or the Holmes Beach Skate Park, on Marina Drive. If you’re looking for a history lesson, check out the Anna Maria Historical Society complex on Pine Avenue, which features a museum and the historic Belle Haven Cracker Cottage and surrounding mangrove walk, and the old Anna Maria City Jail, which is a favorite spot for photo-ops. For an art lesson, visit the nearby Studio at Gulf and Pine (10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria), which features exhibits, classes, discussion groups and more.

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By Stephanie Hannum

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 Lakewood Ranch Main Street

ast County, which refers to the eastern and northern areas of Manatee County and well as northeast Sarasota County, also includes the area of Lakewood Ranch. This area has ample shopping, dining, golfing and great outdoor activities — such as kayaking, canoeing and state park trails for hiking and biking. If you want to catch a good Little League game this summer, East County is the place. East County is a family-friendly community that includes a mix of young families, snowbirds, executives and retirees. The residents in the area are active and love their community.

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There are so many great locallyowned restaurants in East County that you can always try something new with each visit. For fresh fish with a flair, you must pay a visit to the Lucky Pelican Bistro (6239 Lake Osprey Drive, Sarasota), which serves lunch and dinner. For a lighter lunch or dinner, stop by Fast ’N’ Fresh (8105 Cooper Creek Blvd., Sarasota), where the possibilities are plenty. You can choose from predesigned salads, sandwiches or wraps, or you can create your own dish from the extensive selection of fresh ingredients. While in the area, stop into John Dough Bakery & Café (8527 Cooper Creek Blvd., Sarasota), an old-fashioned bakery. The family-owned business offers a wide variety of artisan breads, pastries, soups, sandwiches and salads — almost all of which are made from scratch. A great restaurant to take the whole family is MacAllisters Grill & Tavern (8110 Lakewood Main St., Lakewood Ranch), which features a Scottish golf-themed

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restaurant and bar. The menu features casual food with a Scottish twist. Of course, the most popular item is the fish and chips. Other noteworthy restaurants: Enjoy alfresco dining and an outdoor bar at Main Street Trattoria (8131 Lakewood Main St., Lakewood Ranch). Stop by Square 1 Burgers & Bar (5239 University Parkway, Sarasota) for a fun atmosphere and great food. With nine types of burgers — from sashimi tuna to buffalo to Meyer's 100% Angus — three types of buns, 25 toppings, 12 cheeses and 13 sauces, you’re bound to find a favorite. Owned and operated

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better way to see the natural beauty of the area than from upclose. If you’d like to take a step back into Old Florida, there’s no better place than Linger Lodge (7205 85th St. Court E., Bradenton), where you can kayak, canoe, fish and camp on the Braden River. It also features karaoke on Fridays and live music on Saturday and Sunday nights. For that rainy day, keep your kids entertained at Strike Zone Indoor Sports Complex (5028 Lena Road, Bradenton). You are sure to be a home-run hitter while experiencing its 16,500-square-foot baseball training facility with batting cages for baseball, fast-pitch and slow-pitch softball. Another great place to burn some energy and calories after a day of dining is Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex (5309 29th St. E., Ellenton). The ice rink best known for being home to 2010 and 2011 United States National Pairs Silver Medalists Amanda Evora and Mark Ladwig. The 115,000-square-foot igloo-like complex offers two NHL size ice rinks, a 13,500-square-foot indoor soccer/ football field, a fitness center and much more.

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mecca of family-friends things to do — between sports and farms, there’s always something interesting to keep you busy. The biggest headliner recently is the competitive rowing destination that is Nathan Benderson Park (Exit 213 off I-75). The park will host many upcoming regattas this season. Main Street in Lakewood Ranch is an obvious destination when spending the day in East County. It’s become a one-stop shop for a day or night of dining, shopping and playing. Make sure to bring the little ones into Little Bookworms (8111 Lakewood Main

St., Suite 103, Lakewood Ranch) for story time. Get creative and paint, make your own pottery or take a glass-fusing class at Art A Blaze (8111 Lakewood Main St., Suite 107, Lakewood Ranch) or try for a holein-one while miniature golfing at The Fish Hole (8111 Lakewood Main St., Lakewood Ranch). To really get to know the Lakewood Ranch area better, you could take a bike ride or walk on the trails of Lakewood Ranch at Greenbrook Adventure Park (13400 Adventure Place, Lakewood Ranch). There’s no

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 The John Ringling Causeway

arasota is best known for its crystal clear waters and white-sand beaches. It’s home to more than 30 art galleries and 10 theaters, eclectic restaurants and shopping boutiques. It’s a charming city sure to capture your attention, no matter if it’s your first visit or if you are rediscovering your favorite place to live, because there’s not much that beats sitting back and relaxing to the sounds of the water, while seagulls soar over your head and sailboats drift by in Sarasota Bay.

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Steakhouse and Sushi Bar (326 John Ringling Blvd.), Tasty of Italy (322 John Ringling Blvd.) and Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse (29 N. Blvd. of Presidents).

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Since 1929, the New Pass Grill and Bait Shop (1505 Ken Thompson Parkway) has sold more than 1 million burgers. Three reasons to go: It’s one of the best burger joints in town that will customize your order just the way you like it; it’s on the water; and you can fish till your heart’s content. The bait-andtackle shop offers live and frozen bait, plus fishing tackle and accessories, rental equipment and charter services. For a unique lunch option, try Bob’s Train (2211 Fruitville Road). It’s a circus train that’s open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. It’s a bit tricky to find — it's north of Fruitville Road off Third Street — look for the main car, painted red, white and blue. For gourmet goods, stop by Morton's Gourmet Market (1924 S. Osprey Ave.). On a hot summer day, there's no better place to stop for a frozen concoction than Daiquiri Deck (325 John Ringling Blvd. or 5250 Ocean Blvd.).

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One of Sarasota’s hidden gems is The Breakfast House (1817 Fruitville Road), a quaint yellow house with a white picket fence that serves breakfast and lunch. Good dinner options include MoZaic (1377 Main St.) and Aria European (1213 N. Palm Ave.). One of Sarasota’s newest restaurants, Aria European serves authentic Italian cuisine. For a special occasion, try an outdoor table at Café L' Europe (431 St. Armands Circle). Other great options on St. Armands Circle include Tango

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To start out your weekend, head downtown to the Sarasota Farmers Market, every Saturday morning from 7 a.m. to noon on Main Street and Lemon Avenue. The streets turn into a marketplace of local produce and plants, prepared foods spanning from jellies to pasta and artisans selling items such as paintings, eco-friendly clothing, jewelry and candles. A unique local boutique is Posh on Palm (33 S. Palm Ave.). Owners Mark and Susie Holt’s collection of vintage linens and lace started 20 years ago and is used for sofa slipcovers, pillow shams and clothing. The boutique also stocks one-of-a-kind pieces imported from France and Belgium and also carries everything from picture frames and ac-

2011 Jove (1425 First St.), which offers locally sourced, eco-friendly men’s and women’s clothing, accessories and home fashions. When shopping for the little ones, be sure to check out Picobello (1462 Main St.) and the Toy Lab (1529 Main St.). If you're strolling along the streets of St. Armands Circle, be sure to check out the gorgeous baubles at McCarver & Moser (482 John Ringling Blvd.) and Queen's Wreath Jewels (located inside The Met, 35 S. Blvd. of Presidents). For more retail therapy, Dream Weaver (364 St. Armands Circle) dresses the woman who dares to be different.

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outh Sarasota may seem sleepy and quiet, but venturing down there is like going on a treasure hunt. The good stuff is hidden off Tamiami Trail. It's hanging in the storefront windows of the Gulf Gate hub, where you can shop for everything from beads to stilettos and then unwind at any one of the down-to-earth watering holes, such as Monk's Steamer Bar (6690 Superior Ave.), Mr. Beery's (2645 Mall Drive), Irish Rover Pub (6518 Gateway Ave.) or Sarasota Brewing Company (6607 Gateway Ave.). It's tucked away into Spanish Point and Oscar Scherer State Park, where you can observe nature and wildlife in abundance, while walking, kayaking or canoeing. Another good spot for lounging and taking in the spectacular views is the Casey Key Fish House and Tiki Bar (801 Blackburn Point).

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In 1569, Fernando D. Phillippi sailed his ship, the “Philly P.,” up the creek that is now the corner of Bee Ridge Road and Beneva Road. He and his cousin, Pepe, built a home there in 1604, but in 1619, Phillippi disappeared during Hurricane Maria. The Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar (5353 S. Tamiami Trail) is the converted winter home of the Phillippi family. A casual seafood restaurant where patrons can relax at a picnic table inside or out with a view of the water, the restaurant’s menu is extensive for lunch or dinner. For a little spice, try the Maryland-style spiced shrimp, and one can never go wrong with the parsley potatoes. If you're in the mood for lobster, stop by Lotsa Lobster (8780 S. Tamiami Trail), a seafood market providing the freshest lobster, fish and more. In September 2009, “Man V. Food” host Adam Richman headed

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to Munchie’s 420 Café (6639 Superior Ave.), in Gulf Gate, to endure a mystery challenge. Although the café is known for sandwiches stuffed with everything from macaroni and cheese to mozzarella sticks, Richman’s challenge involved consuming 10 to 12 wings

drenched in a sauce that contained the extract of the ghost chili pepper — formally recognized by Guinness World Records as the hottest pepper in the world. A romantic waterfront dinner choice is Ophelia’s on the Bay (9105 Midnight Pass Road), a gathering place for visitors and locals since it opened in 1988. The restaurant overlooks mangrove islands that double as a bird sanctuary. Enjoy dining al fresco on the outdoor patio as you feast on lobster-infused blue crab bisque. Other great spots on Siesta Key to try include Sun Garden Café (210 Avenida Madera) and The Village Café (5133 Ocean Blvd.).

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ment and antique shops. Check out the Pink Orchid (6605 Gateway Ave.), a women’s clothing store that carries new and re-sale clothing, purses and jewelry. Men can find suits, pants and sports jackets at Giannini Designer Fashion’s (2144 Gulf Gate Drive). Beads, F.O.B. (2312 Gulf Gate Drive) features an incredible selection of jewelrymaking supplies and also offers classes for beginners and advanced. When searching for that perfect conversation piece, try Nontando (6578 Gateway Ave.), whose owners have a buying strategy that differs from most retailers — they travel annually to Africa, meeting the artists and hand-selecting what they’ll sell in the store. Should you need a snack or a present for a special occasion, do not leave Gulf Gate without stopping by the Chocolate Bark Company (2114 Gulf Gate Drive). Be prepared to become addicted to the chocolate brownie-batter bark, artisan truffles and chocolate-bark pizza. For more mainstream shopping, Westfield Sarasota Square Mall (8201 S. Tamiami Trail) will meet your needs with Hollister Co., JCPenney, Macy’s, Sears, Victoria’s Secret and more. AMC Theaters recently announced that AMC Sarasota 12, located inside Westfield Sarasota Square, opened IMAX Experience.

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With so many interesting places to visit, you could spend much more than just one day in this area. The Phillippi Estate Park and the Edson Keith Mansion (5500 S. Tamiami Trail), date back to when Manasota Indians roamed the shores of Phillippi Creek from 500 B.C. to 800 A.D. to fish, hunt game and gather wild plants. The 60-acre natural area features

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a rose garden, playground, canoe and kayak launch, walking trails and fishing piers. Historic Spanish Point (337 N. Tamiami Trail) is a 30-acre historical, archaeological and environmental museum on Little Sarasota Bay, in Osprey. Summer adventure camps are just starting, and “A Window to the Past,” an archaeology exhibit where you can step inside a 15-foot-high shell midden, is now on display. Spend a few hours on the water during a Stand-Up Paddleboard Eco-Excursion and discover the mangrove tunnels that connect Little Sarasota Bay to North Creek. Spanish Point is also home to the area’s largest butterfly garden, with trails that wind through native coastal habitats. A few minutes down the road is Blackburn Point Park, a quaint spot for bird- and manatee-watching. Just over the historic one-lane bridge is Casey Key, a wonderland of majestic mansions on the water. A hiker and bicyclist’s dream, Oscar Scherer State Park (1843 S. Tamiami Trail) boasts 15 miles of trails through beautiful nature areas and is one of the best places to see Florida scrub jays. The park has full-facility campsites, a black-water stream that flows to the Gulf of Mexico for canoeists and kayakers and freshwater and saltwater fishing. If you’re in the mood for an afternoon drive, head down to the only beachfront restaurant, tiki bar and fishing pier in Venice — Sharky’s on the Pier (1600 Harbor Drive S.). The Venice landmark sits right on the Gulf of Mexico in the sharks' tooth capital of the world. Sharky’s, which opened in 1987, is known for its sunsets, stunning views and some of the best seafood around. While there, hunt for prehistoric shark teeth and shells on Caspersen Beach.

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 Need another reason to visit the Dali Museum? The museum’s entire oil collection is on display for the first time.

nce upon a time, the Salvador Dali Museum sat on four waterfront acres near the steps to the University of South Florida, in downtown St. Petersburg. The museum, which opened in an unassuming building in 1982, holds the largest collection of Dali’s work outside of Spain. For years it’s served as a popular attraction for St. Petersburg tourists and budding art students. And for most weekend warriors living in Sarasota, the 40-mile trek up I-75 is a painless jaunt for a well-worth-it daytrip. However, if you were hesitant before to venture an hour north to tour the casa de surrealism, you may

want to reconsider now. In January, after three years of construction, the Dali moved into a $36 million geodesic building located eight blocks north of the original museum. “The building itself is now sort of a cultural destination,” says Peter Tush, the museum’s curator of education. “A lot of people are coming because it’s a beautiful space to visit. With our old building, it would have been a harder pitch. Now it would be foolish to not come up here for the day.” The museum offers a variety of events throughout the summer. Here’s a look at what you’ll get if you make the trip.

Midday by the bay A live-music series in the courtyard between the Dali and the Mahaffey Theater, Midday by the Bay runs from noon to 2 p.m. every Friday afternoon. Attendees can bring their own picnic lunch, purchase snacks or sandwiches from the museum’s café or grab takeout from any one of the restaurants near the museum. The popular concert series has attracted folk singer/songwriters and New Orleans-influenced jazz bands.  Bonus: It’s free! Breakfast with Dali Have your art and eat it, too. Breakfast with Dali includes an earlymorning tour of the museum before it opens to the public. Specifically tailored to children, the tour is interactive and led by a Dali docent. Tours kick off at 9:30 a.m. every Saturday and end in a breakfast buffet that, according to Dali staffers, is so popular reservations should be made several days in advance. Tickets are $21 for adults and $10 for children.

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to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays and from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays in the museum’s education classroom. Activities rotate every few months, so you can hit up the museum in May and again in July and walk away with completely different crafts, such as this favorite: creating Dali’s famously weird moustache.  Bonus: Handheld audio guides now come free with admission. Programmed in both English and Spanish, the guides offer a one-hour adult tour and a 30-minute children’s tour. Yoga plus Dali Nothing says om like a 90-minute yoga session at the Dali Museum. Led by yogi and visual artist John Allen Gibel, the class is held from noon to 1:30 p.m. every Sunday in the museum’s Avant-Garden overlooking the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront. A combination of vinyasa/ ashtanga-based yoga, meditation and relaxation, the sessions cost $15 for non-members and are open to beginning and experienced students.  Bonus: For an additional $6, you can purchase admission to the galleries.

TRAVEL LOG What: Dali Museum Where: 1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg Why: The new museum, which opened in January on the downtown St. Petersburg bayfront, is double the size of the old building. Dubbed “The Glass Enigma,” the building has already attracted 135,000 visitors since the grand opening. (The old museum used to average 200,000 visits per year.) When: For family-friendly events, we suggest hitting up the museum Friday through Sunday. For more information, call 727-823-3767 or visit www.thedali.org PHOTO COURTESY OF THE DALI MUSEUM

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about Dali and Disney’s little-known relationship and the completion of this long-forgotten project, at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 2, in the museum theater.  Bonus: The

film series returns two weeks later with Alex de la Iglesia’s “El Dia de la Bestia” (6 p.m. June 16), an apocalyptic fantasy about a priest who discovers the exact birth date of the Antichrist.

Our Town: Conversations with St. Pete Mythmakers Tired of seeing and hearing about the same old Sarasota dignitaries? Then travel to St. Petersburg to meet the movers and shakers grabbing headlines north of the Sunshine Skyway. Hosted by philosopher and artist Dr. Carol Mickett, this free once-amonth conversation with a notable St. Petersburg leader will hopefully inspire you and give you fodder for the city of Sarasota’s suggestion box. The next tête-à-tête is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 30, in the museum theater. The featured guest is to-be-determined.  Bonus: Arrive early to nosh on tapas and copas in the museum café.

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Centrally located ~ just minutes from Longboat Key & Manatee Avenue. By Boat - ICW marker #49 ~ Trolley Stop #43 plenty of parking in rear of Bridge Walk Hotel & Resort

941-782-1122

www.bridgestreetbistroonline.com

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Ringling Museum of Art 360.7390 I trevisorestaurant.com

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2011

SUMMER SEASON

Hurricane Commercial & Residential • Tree Removal • Pruning & Landscaping Bushes & Shrubs • Stump Removal • Palms, Oaks, etc. • Lot & Land Clearing Clam Truck & Hauling • Crane & Bucket Service • Bobcat • Shellwork Demossing & Cleanouts • Firewood • 24 Hr. Emergency Service • Lic. & Ins. E-mail: jhtreeguy@verizon.net Insurance Claims (941) 266-0365

56955

James Tree Service & Complete Landscaping

Whether you need to prepare or repair, these businesses are here to help …

Call Now for a Free Estimate (941) 962-0395

Tile, Stone, Wood, Pavers, Call me and I will Laminates & Travertine absolutely

Sales & Installation

18 years Licensed/Insured

Free Estimates

941-544-1066

941-586-8996

save you money.

56516

Ask us about Superscreen Rescreening pool cages, lanais, etc.

57156

R.J. Davis Wholesale Flooring

GAF ELK Certified

Pool & Spa Maintenance Weekly/Monthly Pool Service Pool Cage & Deck Cleaning

ALL BATTERIES TO WEATHER THE STORM

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5947 Factory Shops Blvd. 941.722.3160

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56822

6240 14 St. W. 941.752.0812

Rayovac® Contractor D 12pk Limit 2. Not valid with any other offers. Some exclusions may apply. Expires 6.30.11.

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BatteriesPlus.com

SARASOTA

4401 Bee Ridge Rd. 941.377.4441

Rayovac® Flashlights

Limit 2. Save Instantly on Flashlight $15.00+. See store for details. Valid 6.1-6.30.11.

57170

Quality

Window Tinting & Blinds Hurricane Safety & Solar Control Film & Storm Protection Auto, Residential & Commercial Old Film Removal A safeguard Against High Winds, Plan • Prepare • Protect % Quality Window Tinting SENIOR Quality Doesn’t Cost, It Pays DISCOUNT

madico

Lifetime Warranty

FREE ESTIMATES

371-6837

Pam & Steve Black, Owners

56492

CPO# 34-275198

Deltapoolandspas@aol.com

57043

Certified Pool Operator Licensed & Insured

4514A

Mark Scaperotta

SUMMER SEASON

2011

Preparedness 56961

Lawn & Landscape Repair Complete Make-Over • Maintenance • Irrigation Tree & Shrub Trimming • Landscape Lighting Clean Ups • Mulch • Rock

Servicing All Makes and Models

Many Local References

10% OFF for First Visit

941-961-0045

(941) 315-0896

another lbrl, inc. company

Pretty Tile, Ugly Grout? Regrout ♦ Recaulk ♦ Repair Clean ♦ Seal ♦ Recolor

We Cure Sick Grout!

Floors ♦ Kitchens ♦ Showers

www.groutdoctor.com

Ask About EnduroShield Coatings

$25 Off with this ad

Free Estimates

56354

941-755-1300

• Withstands 130MPH Winds • Makes Glass Virtually Impenetrable • Holds Razor Sharp Glass Intact • Prevents Smash and Grab Theft • Rejects 99.9% or Ultraviolet Rays • Protection 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week • Is a Fraction of the Cost of Shutters • Lifetime Warranty TM

LYLE’S HANDYMAN SERVICES Total Superior Maintenance

No job is too small, We will do it all! Servicing the Residental and Commercial MENTION Communities THIS AD for over 10% OFF 25 Years

941-256-2027

another lbrl, inc. company

• Servicing All Types of Trees • Specializing in Oaks and Palms • Debris Removal & Property Clean Up

Licensed & Insured Free Estimates

Ultra Prestige Film TM

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(941) 926-1177

57183

2858 Clark Rd., Sarasota, FL 34231 nbisuncontrol.com 941-360-8500

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A Full Service Tree Company

When Safety and Security Matter

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Free rt Expetation ul Cons

24 Hour Emergency Service Residential and Commercial

56350

Sod & Landscaping

L & R AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING

Email: aps@affordablepalm.com www.affordablepalmservice.com

56356

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2011

SUMMER SEASON

Hurricane Preparedness KK Painting and Handyman Services

R.J. Davis Home Restorations

Kim Kesling Williams - Owner Interior • Exterior • Power Washing Carpentry • Minor Home Repairs • Odd Jobs

Historical or Modern We completely repair and restore any home.

LICENSED

941-586-8996

FREE ESTIMATES

56523

18 yrs. Licensed/Insured

941.321.4582 suzettefive@yahoo.com

Native Son Landscape Services, Inc. Go Green!

31 Years – Locally & Operated Any type Owned of Electrical Repair License # EC13001486 Surge Protectors • Generators Quality Service Guaranteed.

We Provide Quality Service at a Fair price. Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 to 4:00

56102

Serving our community for over 31 years.

• Landscape design/renovation/installation • Native plants/Xeriscape Experts • Freeze Proof Plants • Sod Repair • Drainage Repairs • Seasonal Clean Up, Remulch • New Pavers & Paver Repair • Organic Gardening & Fertilizing

Experienced • Insured Worker’s Comp Lic. #RGLAN-SL-A1815

55961

Call (941) 747-1968 941-747-1968 Fax: 941-746-6149

365-2407

1121 Lewis Ave • John & MAggie Frost/owners

fire Ants, Carpenter Ants, White footed Ants Do you know the difference or how to treat them?

Prepare for Hurricane Season with

We Do At

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SpeciAlizing in All inSectS

Discount $ 00

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• All Drainage Systems • Video Inspection and Hydro Jetting • Sewer Drains • Storm Water Drains • Storm Water Boxes • Lift Stations

941-379-8289

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5900 S. Tamiami Trail

528 Brandon Blvd. E.

746-6654

922-1817

813-651-4477

patio RepaiRS Furniture Sales & Repairs

We specialize in:

Fully Insured and Licensed

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3790 14th St. W.

Cushions • Slings Umbrellas Re-powdercoating

941-504-0903

outdoor furniture experts www.patiorepairs.net

56204

Do-It-Yourself Pest CoNtrol

56487

56146

Whether you need to prepare or repair, these businesses are here to help …

56792

2011

SUMMER SEASON

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For ages 3-12yrs old • May 23-aug 19 Registration On-Going All Summer Birthday Parties for Ages 2 and Up

941.923.2100

acrofitgymnastics-sarasota.com

Sawyer rd

3 award winning locations to serve you! Sarasota

941.921.2665 Venice Boca Grande

jamesgriffithsalon.com

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Open 7 Days M-F 8am-10pm Sat & Sun 9am-8pm

Introductory 1-Hour Massage Session

Free Wi-Fi

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941.927.6200

check out our

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941.921.9600

brightskyhome.com

valentinopizzeria.com

941.894.3030

tempocyclery.com

941.556.9950

thaiwasabi.com

• Cocktail Dresses • Evening Wear • Jewelry • Shoes

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californiaclosets.com

sarasotabrides.com

• Cardio/Strength Equipment • Free Weights • Clean, Convenient, Affordable

941.926.3300

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Delicious Thai & sushi!! Daily lunch specials!!

• Flower Girls • Tuxedos

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Call Diane at 941.928.7221

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2.5 miles to US 41

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excludes hardgoods

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compoundboardshop.com

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