things to do in Sarasota
Part 1: Jerk and Genius, Biographer Walter Isaacson Talks Steve Jobs in Sarasota
Steve Jobs was a “jerk,” biographer Walter Isaacson said during the kick off of the Ringling College Library Association’s Town Hall 2013 Lecture Series on Jan. 15, in Sarasota, Fla. Isaacson, President and CEO of the Aspen Institute and former Chairman and CEO of CNN and editor of TIME magazine, penned “Steve Jobs“, the only […]
Continue ReadingMark Morris Dance Group, Mikhail Baryshnikov Dazzle During 2012 RIAF in Sarasota
Please excuse my ignorance but I’m not up on dance terminology. But, I suppose that’s the beauty of the Ringling International Arts Festival, an annual celebration of today’s performance art in Sarasota, Fla. It’s art for everyone to appreciate. My narrow, stereotypical view of ballet was shattered last night while the contemporary Mark Morris Dance […]
Continue ReadingWordless Wednesday: Stroll through Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, Fla.
Over the weekend I visited the beautiful Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, Fla., with the primary purpose of smelling that rare, stinky flower in bloom. Having traveled an hour’s drive (one way), I decided to make the most of the visit and spent an hour walking the grounds and soaking up the bountiful blooms. […]
Continue ReadingJune 10, 2012: Rare Corpse Flower Blooming at Sarasota’s Selby Botanical Gardens
Sticking my nose close enough to get a whiff of Amorphophallus titanum was equivalent to sticking my head in a garbage can with a week-old piece of rotting meat. Or, was it the stench of ripe road kill roasting in the sun? Either way, the “corpse flower” – named for its foul odor – lived […]
Continue ReadingW is for What is Art?
What is art? Growing up, I wanted to be an artist (among other things). I loved drawing, painting and photography but I never felt I could make it as an artist and traveled down another path. Merriam-Webster defines art as a : the conscious use of skill and creative imagination especially in the production of […]
Continue ReadingWordless Wednesday: Backstage at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota, Fla.
Last month I had the honor of hearing Harvard Economist Professor Roland Fryer speak at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (NOT pronounced like “van weasel”) in Sarasota. His presentation on economics and race was fascinating and what made the evening more interesting was was watching him speak as I sat backstage of the Van […]
Continue ReadingWordless Wednesday: Elijah Wood Travels from Middle-Earth to Sarasota
Actor Elijah Wood traveled from Middle-earth to Sarasota earlier this week as part of the Ringling College Digital Filmmaking Studio Lab, a collaboration between Ringling College of Art & Design and Future of Films, LLC. During his visit he worked with students and last night, he answered questions from guests and students. I was lucky […]
Continue ReadingSiesta Key Crystal Classic Sand Sculpting Competition Returns for Second Year, Nov. 10 – 14, 2011
The Best Beach in America* will host the second annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition, Nov. 10 through Nov. 14, 2011. Having attended last year, trust me, you’ll want to save the date and plan a visit to Sarasota, Fla., to see the amazing masterpieces these master sculptors create out of the […]
Continue ReadingGood Eating at Nancy’s Bar-B-Q in Sarasota, Florida
I’m not ashamed to admit I inhaled my pulled pork sandwich at Nancy’s Bar-B-Q in Sarasota, Fla., in mere minutes. It wasn’t because I was in a hurry but because it was insanely delicious. Piled high on a soft bun, the 4 ounce pork dripped with a sweet tomato-based barbecue sauce complementing the meat’s delightful […]
Continue ReadingWordless Wednesday: Puppy Love
Shhh. Don’t tell my cats but I’m really a dog person at heart. Stopped in Sarasota this afternoon on my way to Florida’s Space Coast for the NASA Tweetup and a friend introduced me to Southeastern Guide Dog, Inc. They offer puppy hugging on Saturdays but I was in luck today. This sweet little guy, […]
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