Ringling Underground promo flier by Nick Sirotich. For as long as I can remember, stepping anywhere on the premises of the Ringling estate has felt like setting foot on hallowed grounds. I have humbled myself at the feet of titanic 17th-century cartoons painted by Baroque master Peter Paul Rubens, and I have challenged Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun’s pastel portrait of Marie Antoinette to many a soul-searching staring contest. I seek meditative solac…

…he Park’s loose guidelines for entering and judging, Maggio hopes to see work from creative locals who might not normally show their work, as well as creative professionals looking for a new venue. As one of the event’s 10 judges, Maggio says he’ll likely be looking for creativity and the story behind the work as part of his judging decision. The event is being held at Five Points Park during the same time as the Farmer’s Market. The timing…

…#8220;World of White” and the “Big, Red, and Beautiful” seminars. We started with the whites at 9:30 a.m., perhaps a little early to be drinking (but technically we only tasted); the glasses were filled with 11 different wines arranged in order of tasting. A panel convened, moderated by Master Sommelier Brian Koziol and comprised of six winemakers/representatives. Each member of the panel gave an overview of their winery, region…

…puty City Manager Brown on April 30, 2012. Who’s Mr. Harshman? According to his website, “John has been a member of the Sarasota Association of Realtors Commercial Investment Division (CID) of Sarasota Board of Realtors since 1984 and served as president in 1993. In 1998 he was awarded the ‘Commercial Broker of the Year.’ Also active in local governmental and community affairs, John has served as the President of the Association of Downtown Comme…

…s salon’s South Siesta location and he says he is tired of listening to gripes about prices. But the community that has come to know the avid biker, occasional Santa Claus and deadpan jokester since he started at the salon in 1983 bids adieu to a warm and hardworking entrepreneur — hardly in line with his self-deprecating self summary. … [click here to read on!] A walk through time A walk through time → The Sarasota City Commission will vo…

Ten days to March 11 First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay Walkers and Runners Bring Diverse Backgrounds and Inspiring Stories Embracing a diverse range of participants from all walks of life, backgrounds and age groups, this year’s 7th Annual First Wach Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay Race is proving once again that with a sound training program and a will to try, just about anyone can take on the challenge of a half marathon or tw…