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  • Conservatory auditions go to the dogs http://aande.blogs.heraldtribune.com/12800/conservatory-auditions-go-to-the-dogs/ Do you have a dog that wants to be a star?The FSU/Asolo Conservatory is seeking a barking diva (who can follow stage directions) for its fall production of Shakespeare's 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona,' which runs Nov. 2-21.Director Greg Leaming, who also runs the graduate acting program, said he ideally wants a 'a big, huge, [...] Conservatory auditions go to the dogs
  • 'Sylvia' proves treat for dogs, too http://aande.blogs.heraldtribune.com/12798/sylvia-proves-treat-for-dogs-too/ Dog lovers came out in force during the run of 'Sylvia' at Florida Studio Theatre, and they provided some help to Humane Society of Sarasota County. A.R. Gurney's comedy is about how a stray dog comes between a man and his wife.Along with The New Barker magazine and Wet Noses Boutique, FST collected donations of [...] 'Sylvia' proves treat for dogs, too
  • Suncoast Chorale names new director http://aande.blogs.heraldtribune.com/12796/suncoast-chorale-names-new-director/ The Suncoast Chorale, a vocal group based in Englewood, has a new executive director.The organization has named Lawrence Bobo to the post. Bobo previously served as a sales executive with Healthcare almanac and ServData, Inc. and various positions with the non-profit Center for Health Technologies in Miami.'Larry's musical experience comes in the form of sound [...] Suncoast Chorale names new director
  • 'Got a Minute?' has an impact http://aande.blogs.heraldtribune.com/12792/got-a-minute-has-an-impact/ This year's fifth annual “Got a Minute?” showcase of roughly 60-second plays mixes some new entries with some of the best of the last four years, and the past highlights can have quite an impact.The newest entries are sometimes touching, occasionally meandering and too often staged versions of jokes you've found in your e-mail.But all [...] 'Got a Minute?' has an impact

Beach Conditions

  • Beach Report September 3, 2010 http://beachreport.blogs.heraldtribune.com/10676/beach-report-september-3-2010/ Beach Conditions for Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties:Gulf temperature: 83°FHeat index: 89°FSurf conditions: Smooth with 0-1 foot surf/ Light seaweed along some beachesTanning index: 7Tides in Sarasota: Low 4:44 p.m. / High 7:20 a.m.Weather: Low 72°F / High 90°F / 20% chance of scattered showersWind: SW 5-10 knotsSunset: 7:49 p.m.Water Quality Florida County Health Departments [...] Beach Report September 3, 2010

BLOG: Explore Your Sarasota

  • Stop laboring, start playing Friday http://exploreyoursarasota.blogs.heraldtribune.com/12104/stop-laboring-start-playing-friday/ When the work whistle blows at the end of the day Friday, stop laboring and start celebrating the long Labor Day Holiday Weekend!~ Find more events, attractions and hot spots on YourSarasota.com. ~Here's a list our team has assembled of events taking place all around Your Sarasota September 3 – 6, 2010:Friday 9.3 ~ Music [...] Stop laboring, start playing Friday
  • Mangez-vous de la quiche? http://exploreyoursarasota.blogs.heraldtribune.com/12004/mangez-vous-la-quiche/ Do you eat quiche? I do. And fortunately, there are beaucoup choices in Your Sarasota.~ Read Abby Weingarten's full report: Quiche niches ~Some might consider it just breakfast fare, but there's no harm in grabbing a slice of French “egg pie” during the lunch hour, too.  Bon appétit!Carr's Corner Café ~ 3025 N. Tamiami Trail, [...] Mangez-vous de la quiche?
  • Music, Beer and Play Fests fill weekend http://exploreyoursarasota.blogs.heraldtribune.com/12072/music-beer-and-play-fests-fill-weekend/ This weekend brings a variety of entertainment options to Your Sarasota from Friday through Sunday, August 27-29.Find more fun events on YourSarasota.com at Hot This Weekend!Here are a few Fests to get your weekend rolling:FridayFest on the Bay ~ Friday at the Van WezelThe Big-Z Band brings its soul-pop sounds to this free monthly fest [...] Music, Beer and Play Fests fill weekend
  • Hit the antique jackpot in Historic Arcadia http://exploreyoursarasota.blogs.heraldtribune.com/11874/antique-utopia-becons-you-to-arcadia/ Head east about 50 miles from Sarasota or Bradenton on SR 72 or SR 70 and you'll land on Oak Street in the center of Historic Downtown Arcadia and home to more than 30 antique shops in a roughly six-block area.~ Read Marty Fugate's full report: Arcadia: An antique fan's utopiaThis Saturday, August 28, 2010, [...] Hit the antique jackpot in Historic Arcadia
  • Curious collections at area attractions http://exploreyoursarasota.blogs.heraldtribune.com/12029/good-deals-at-local-attractions/ The well known Ringling Museum of Art is just the beginning if you're looking for interesting and unusual collections in Your Sarasota.~ Find more attractions on YourSarasota.com ~ Here are some local museums offering special deals, out-of-the-ordinary exhibits and one you can even ride! ~Sarasota Classic Car Museum ~5500 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 355-6228, sarasotacarmuseum.org.Opened [...] Curious collections at area attractions
  • Hot This Weekend! http://exploreyoursarasota.blogs.heraldtribune.com/12019/hot-this-weekend/ Looking for some excitement this weekend? Here are just a few fun things to do Friday and Saturday August 20-21, 2010.~ Find more weekend events on YourSarasota.com: Hot This Weekend! ~Never a dull moment in Your Sarasota!“Finally Friday” Street Party ~ Friday, 5-10 p.m. on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.Grand opening celebration for five new [...] Hot This Weekend!

BLOG: Everything Golf

  • Sarasota native Scott Dunlap leads Nationwide Tour event http://everythinggolf.blogs.heraldtribune.com/10922/sarasota-native-scott-dunlap-leads-nationwide-tour-event/ Scott Dunlap, who grew up in Sarasota and was a local high school golf star and at the University of Florida, shot an opening-round 65 and is tied for the lead in the Mylan Classic tour event on the Nationwide Tour.If Dunlap wins, he would likely make his way back to the big show, the [...] Sarasota native Scott Dunlap leads Nationwide Tour event
  • A few super deals at area tracks http://everythinggolf.blogs.heraldtribune.com/10920/a-few-super-deals-at-area-tracks/ For the first time in my five years in Sarasota, the Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club is offering a special that makes it affordable to play the semi-private track.The deal being offered at Stoneybrook, located on Stoneybrook Boulevard off McIntosh Road, is one of several super deals out there these hot summer days.In the mornings [...] A few super deals at area tracks
  • Timely tips: Hitting out of deep, wet rough http://everythinggolf.blogs.heraldtribune.com/10914/timely-tips-hitting-out-of-deep-wet-rough/ With all this rain lately, one topic that gets a ton of chatter in my golf group is how to successfully hit out of the thick, wet rough that is present at nearly every area course these days.I suggested to a pal last week that my keys were to take more club, commit to swinging [...] Timely tips: Hitting out of deep, wet rough
  • Course profile: Venetian maturing nicely, very nicely indeed! http://everythinggolf.blogs.heraldtribune.com/10901/course-profile-venetian-maturing-nicely-very-nicely-indeed/ When I first played the Venetian Golf & River Club shortly after moving to Sarasota in late 2004, the club was a work in progress. Greens fees were paid in a trailer, and the course had the appearance, as some young tracks do, that the holes were dropped onto the Earth from space and did [...] Course profile: Venetian maturing nicely, very nicely indeed!
  • Tiger's ex speaks out: Elin never knew of multiple affairs http://everythinggolf.blogs.heraldtribune.com/10892/tigers-ex-speaks-out-elin-went-through-hell-during-ordeal/ By The Associated Press Tiger Woods' ex-wife Elin Nordegren said she has “been through hell” since her husband's infidelity surfaced but she never hit him, according to an interview released Wednesday.Nordegren told People magazine she and Woods tried for months to reconcile the relationship. In the end, a marriage “without trust [...] Tiger's ex speaks out: Elin never knew of multiple affairs
  • Tiger, Dustin, Juli: greatest golf gaffes ever http://everythinggolf.blogs.heraldtribune.com/10888/tiger-dustin-juli-golf-greatest-gaffes-ever/ So, I know that Tiger Wood's divorce Monday from Elin Nordegren, while certainly a gaffe of profound proportions, is not actually golf-related, except of course due to Tiger's omnipresent role as the biggest name in golf.And the legal action — which breaks up his gloriously rich, and beautiful family — is probably not on par [...] Tiger, Dustin, Juli: greatest golf gaffes ever

BLOG: Beer Geek

  • Brewpub coming to downtown Sarasota http://beergeek.blogs.heraldtribune.com/10776/brewpub-coming-to-downtown-sarasota/ Mad Crow Brewery and Grill will take over Rustic Grill Brewpub coming to downtown Sarasota
  • Two beer-food pairings today http://beergeek.blogs.heraldtribune.com/10784/two-beer-food-pairings-today/ An early start to the Labor Day weekend. Two beer-food pairings today
  • A beer challenge, and I got so close http://beergeek.blogs.heraldtribune.com/10780/a-beer-challenge-and-i-got-so-close/ Could I drink only Florida craft beer for a week? A beer challenge, and I got so close
  • Top places for craft beer in Sarasota http://beergeek.blogs.heraldtribune.com/10771/the-best-places-for-craft-beer-in-sarasota/ Roadtripsforbeer.com features our area. Top places for craft beer in Sarasota
  • A sweet release: Bitches Brew http://beergeek.blogs.heraldtribune.com/10769/a-sweet-release-bitches-brew/ A release party for Dogfish Head's new off-centered stout, Bitches Brew, takes place Wednesday. A sweet release: Bitches Brew
  • Pictures from the Sarasota Beer Festival http://beergeek.blogs.heraldtribune.com/10760/pictures-from-the-sarasota-beer-festival/ Thanks to H-T photographer Thomas Bender. Pictures from the Sarasota Beer Festival

YourSarasota Magazine

  • YourSarasota Magazine
    You (relaxed and tan) ponder what to do on the next day of your Sarasota vacation. May we suggest ...