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Eat Near: Some animals are more equal than others

Meet local heritage chicken and turkey farmer Ben Pate…. Read more »

Sarasota Polo Club Holiday Exhibition Match

Celebrate the holidays with some horsey flair at this Sunday’s Sarasota Polo Club Holiday Exhibition Match. There will be a Goofiest Christmas Outfit Contest, and… Read more »

Holiday Events

A last blast of Christmas with Santa's Magical Workshop

This weekend is your last before Christmas, so be sure to get in all the jolly you can. One suggestion: Santa’s Magical Workshop, a holiday… Read more »

Holiday Events

Christmas Eve eve at the Crosley

The Powel Crosley Estate plays host to a Christmas-themed pair of shows this Sunday, with performances of “A Peter Pan Christmas,” “The Gift of the… Read more »

Living in the Gingerbread Village

Community Youth Development — a local organization dedicated to getting teens involved in community issues — is erecting a whole Gingerbread Village for three days… Read more »

Start your day with Saint Nick at the Ritz

The Ritz-Carlton breakfast buffet is renowned for its vast spread of tasty eats, but for the next two Sundays, there’s another treat: Santa. The hotel… Read more »

Movies

Catch up on a holiday classic

It took me till last year to set my cynicism aside and sit down to watch all of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” and let me… Read more »

Frosty the 5K

Looking for a fun way to work off those three or four (dozen) extra holiday cookies? The Active Suncoast Foundation is sponsoring the Frosty 5K… Read more »

The forecast calls for Snow Fest Sarasota

Brrr… it’s getting chilly! Kind of. At least it will be cold over at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds starting this Firday, when the 10-day Snow… Read more »

Family-Friendly

Michael's on East transforms into Candy Land this Sunday

Michael’s on East is getting in the holiday spirit this Sunday with Christmas in Candy Land, a fun kids party featuring Santa, face-painting, balloon sculptures… Read more »

The Christmas Boat Parade tradition floats on

A long and glorious holiday tradition rolls on. The Christmas Boat Parade of Lights runs along Sarasota Bay this Saturday evening, and gives a chance… Read more »

Family-Friendly

Tervis becomes Tinseltown

Never visited the fun Tervis factory store down in Osprey? This weekend is your chance! The company, which manufactures those iconic beverage holders and is… Read more »

Land a unique pine tree at Selby Gardens this Thursday

Stroll the sumptuous Selby Gardens grounds while munching on cheese and snacks and sipping some vino this Thursday at the Gardens’ annual Wine, Dine &… Read more »

Be a crafty shopper at the Sarasota Craft Show

It’s high shopping season, and the Sarasota Craft Show gives you countless opportunities to find the right piece for that special someone. More than 100… Read more »

Music

Clay Aiken makes 'Joyful Noise' in Sarasota

The “Idol”-ized singer-actor brings his Christmas tour to the Van Wezel on Saturday night…. Read more »