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Archive for May, 2009
May Flowers
Primavera Just in time for spring, this new shop sprouted on Main Street, with mind-boggling bargains on German-made costume jewelry that’s enameled, painted and sure to grow on you. Vine & Flower necklace with matching earrings, $52.50. Christiana, 1464 Main St., Sarasota (941) 365-2762. Botanical Society Designer Alexis Bittar must be sprinkling Miracle-Gro on his [...]
Read More >>Who’s in Store?
"Fashion gets under your skin," says Wendy Getchell, founder of five-year-old Lotus on Main Street, and now a new cyber store called Knickers. A veteran of Saks Fifth Avenue in Boca Raton and 15 years repping for resort apparel lines, Getchell opened Lotus to fill a fashion void for locals in downtown Sarasota. "I wanted [...]
Read More >>Boutique
St. Armands Circle Visitors to St. Armands Circle have always been intrigued by the international flavor of its boutiques and restaurants, a blend of big-city sophistication and resort-style charm. This month, we scope out best buys and hot new treasures. Tie One On Why did sales of silk ascots ($95) quadruple at M&H in Sarasota [...]
Read More >>In Town
Ripped From The Headlines Playwright Jason Wells’ Men of Tortuga caused a buzz a couple of seasons ago at the Asolo Rep, with its blend of high tension and dark comedy; now the Chicago-based writer returns with Perfect Mendacity, another topical world premiere running May 15 through June 14 in the Cook Theatre. We spoke [...]
Read More >>From the Editor
YES, we’ve heard all the stories and read the headlines. Florida is fizzling! Northern retirees can’t sell their homes, construction workers are fleeing, young professionals are losing their jobs, and even Sarasota, one of the fastest-growing places anywhere for just about as long as anyone can remember, is at a virtual standstill, with an infinitesimal [...]
Read More >>The Readers Speak!
Food and Drink Restaurant View: Marina Jack; Ophelia’s on the Bay, University Park Grille American Restaurant: Patrick’s; Libby’s, Stonewood Grill Meal Deal: Libby’s; Applebee’s, Sweet Tomatoes Italian Restaurant: Carrabba’s; Caragiulo’s, Divino, Mediterraneo Chinese Restaurant: Mrs. Chen’s; Empress Garden, Mak’s Japanese Restaurant: Da Ru Ma; JoTo’s, Pacific Rim Thai Restaurant: [...]
Read More >>Spirit of Sarasota
How do you see Sarasota? We have a pretty good idea after poring over the submissions in our second annual “Spirit of Sarasota” photography contest. You sent us beautiful beachscapes, tropical-hued buildings, haunting inland swamps, downtown landmarks, delicate flowers and wild creatures. And you sent us people—of every color, age and condition, celebrating, reflecting relating—or [...]
Read More >>Into The Blue
CORAL TREASURE Vintage red coral and 18K gold earring, $1,375, The Met; Scott Potter handpainted rice bowl, $85, The Ritz-Carlton Boutique. H2OH! Deborah Lindquist turquoise necklace, $375, Jaszy turquoise and peridot earring, $140, Juno & Jove; Laramar sterling ring, $158, Samba (not shown); LaBlanca halter maillot, $117, Sunbug. BIRD’S-EYE VIEW Peacock feather [...]
Read More >>Decorating Can Be Murder: Chapter 7
In last month’s installment, Sarasota was still buzzing about Cliff Roles’ arrest for two murders. Meanwhile, Mr. Spryke was eclipsed in the competition for wealthy widow Doris Dickens’ affection and patronage by young Marco Massimo, and Mary Alice realized her husband was having an affair. Then Mr. Spryke received a call from novelist Stephen King’s [...]
Read More >>Sarasota’s 10 Best
The Sips of Summer Put a mango in your mojito. And, while you’re at it, skip the rum and break out the sake. A Mango Sake Mojito? Domo arigato. Lan’s executive chef/proprietor Lan Bradeen uses fresh mango and mint for a bracing new take on this cool Cuban favorite. Like any great invention, you’ll wonder [...]
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