Eduardo Anaya takes a look back at a social season that gave us great memories, outstanding events and exciting new ventures to look forward to. But just because the tourists are taking off doesn’t mean the locals are shutting down! Check out Eduardo’s list of three must-attend events coming up this week.

Eduardo Anaya attended the Sarasota Film Festival’s kick-off party, and came back more excited than ever for the 15th annual celebration of film. Read more for who was spotted, including local filmmakers whose work will be featured in this year’s line-up of screenings.

The major trend I keep seeing in my favorite downtown shops has been a wash of blues through each and every store. Not your everyday blue color, but cobalt blue, the most vibrant blue hue there is. Take the tour with me …

The 2013 Pantone color of the year is Emerald 17-5641. This jewel tone might seem a bit hard to wear, but allow PREEN & CHIC to show you certain ways to paint the town green without looking like you just jumped out of a Lucky Charms cereal box.

I met the ever-lovable Amanda Landesberg at my first staff meeting with This Week in Sarasota earlier this year. Apart from her good looks and charming personality, I found myself observing the piece of jewelry adorning her neck. After the meeting, I asked Amanda about her intricate necklace, and she told me she did it herself. I thought … yeah, right!  I was blown away by her meticulous attention to detail, her color theory and most importantly her indescribable taste. Soon after that meeting, I got to see many more [...]

As the social calendar starts rolling along, I get very excited about some of the key events of the season. It’s true that Sarasota likes to party, and we do it all year long. As soon as fall hits, the first invitations and committee meetings start to fill the schedules of everyone in town. One of the best-attended events is Key to the Cure, held this year on Oct. 20 and hosted by Saks Fifth Avenue to benefit the Women’s Cancer Care Program within the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. Along with [...]