The last time we saw The Dating Duo they were on their way from the James Turrell Skyspace at the Ringling Museum to Blu Que Island Grill on Siesta Key in search of a pleasant atmosphere and pretty colors.   When the Dating Duo arrive at Blu Que it is raining. But have no fear, Blu Que has valet parking and the wrap-around deck is dry; live music is playing, the tabletops are changing between shades of blue and green and beautifully-presented food and drinks are arriving at the tables already full [...]

Her: “Sarasota sunsets are soooo romantic!” Him: “We watch the sunset at the beach every night. Let’s do something different: I heard they opened a new exhibit at the Ringling Museum.” Her: “The Ringling Museum is just 21 galleries of really old art.” Him: “But this new exhibit sounds like seriously awesome mad-scientist art. And it’s brand new!” It’s true! The Ringling Museum, as part of their “Art of Our Time” initiative, commissioned a Skyspace from internationally renowned artist James Turrell. Her: “The plants and outdoors-y feel of the Skyspace [...]