Art Center Sarasota proudly presents A Special Evening with Ruth Adler Schnee at the in conjunction with the exhibition “A Designing Mind: Textiles By Ruth Adler Schnee.” The evening will feature: a screening of the documentary film “The Radiant Sun: A Portrait of Designer Ruth Adler Schnee” by Terri Sarris and Ronit Eisenbach; a lecture and slide show by Ruth Adler Schnee focusing on her creative vision, design philosophy and the development of her woven fabrics and a Q&A session with Ms. Schnee…

The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time-honored tradition that began more than 27 centuries ago. Direct from Hebei, China, the company has traveled around the world to all 50 states and to more than 65 countries on five continents. With performers trained in the rigorous art of acrobatics since early youth, the troupe has garnered international acclaim…

The O’Jays will perform live at 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 15 at the Van Wezel. One of soul’s greatest vocal groups of the ’70s, The O’Jays epitomize the Philly soul sound: smooth, rich harmonies backed by elaborate arrangements, lush strings and a touch of contemporary funk…

Former Mayor Ron Johnson’s grandchildren, Grayson and identical twins Audrey and Claire, watch the final minutes of sunlight as 2010 draws to a close.

Christopher Reid was bedazzled by the lights and spirit of Christmas. Christopher said his favorite Christmas toy was the large fire truck and commented that he hopes a defined benefit pension plan goes along with the present.

Novice birders as well as those not familiar with Longboat Key’s birding spots will find Durante Park, a 32-acre wetlands, to be an excellent place to bird. It’s about one-third of a mile north of the Centre Shops on the same side of Gulf of Mexico Drive and offers parking. Six years ago I accidentally wandered in and have been going back ever since. It never fails to have some birds and offers meditative moments.

Susan Phillips, assistant to the town manager, and Town Manager Bruce St. Denis took turns this holiday season raising donations in front of Publix. Phillips, with her good looks and Santa outfit raised far more, yet the time in public gave St. Denis a chance to speak with numerous residents.

Over many years the health insurance industry has labored to perfect methods that obstruct sensible use of medical services. As their abilities improve we should expect worsening care, higher prices and a poorly served, frustrated population—including you.

The following homes were under contract on Longboat Key from Dec. 23-29

New Year’s Day marks the beginning of a new calendar year and the day on which the year count of a calendar is used, according to Wikipedia, and in many cultures, the event is celebrated. The New Year of the Gregorian calendar, today in worldwide use, falls on Jan. 1, continuing the practice of the Roman calendar.