A nearly native Floridian, Ilene Denton has lived in Sarasota since her senior year in high school. Besides her long journalism career, she had a 10-year stint as deputy director of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. (Ask her about some of her backstage shenanigans sometime.)

One Day

A Day in the Life of Sarasota Farmers Market's Phil Pagano

Navigating downtown’s farmer’s market with executive director Phil Pagano.

04/26/2018 By Ilene Denton

Weekend Planner

Your Top 10 Things to Do: April 19-25

Sarasota Magazine’s Best of Sarasota party, Shakespeare outdoors at Selby Gardens, Silk Road with Yo-Yo Ma and more.

04/19/2018 By Ilene Denton

Sneak Preview

The Modern Show Returns to Center for Architecture Sarasota May 4-5

Modern furniture and art, home tours, lectures and a cocktail party are part of the annual event.

04/16/2018 By Ilene Denton

Checking In

The New Art Ovation Hotel Partners with Ringling College

Paintings and sculpture by the art school’s faculty and alumni fill the hotel’s walls.

04/16/2018 By Ilene Denton

Weekend Planner

Your Top 7 Things to Do: April 12-18

The Sarasota Film Festival opens, Wynonna Judd comes to the Van Wezel and more.

04/12/2018 By Ilene Denton

Note This

Illustrator John Pirman's Home Designs Featured in Sarasota MOD Shop

A set of five notecards features iconic Sarasota School of Architecture designs.

04/10/2018 By Ilene Denton

First Look

National Magazine to Showcase $15 Million Siesta Key Home in Upcoming Feature

Elle Décor spent two days photographing at the Flamingo Road residence.

04/05/2018 By Ilene Denton

Weekend Planner

Your Top 10 Things to Do: April 5-11

Ballet superstar Misty Copeland, Jersey Boys, a Jungle Jam at Big Cat Habitat and more.

04/05/2018 By Ilene Denton

Sneak Preview

Antiques Roadshow Comes to Sarasota April 12

The long-running PBS show will tape three episodes at the Ringling Museum’s Ca d’Zan.

04/03/2018 By Ilene Denton

Sneak Preview

Tiny Home Festival Comes to St. Petersburg April 7-8

Tour more than 25 tiny homes, skoolies and converted vans.

04/02/2018 By Ilene Denton

Weekend Planner

Your Top 6 Things to Do: March 29-April 4

Music in the Park at the Bradenton Riverwalk, Warhol: Flowers in the Factory continues at Selby Gardens and more.

03/29/2018 By Ilene Denton

Why I Care

Joel and Gail Morganroth Donate a Record-Breaking $15 Million to Ringling College of Art and Design

“We wanted to make a significant contribution to something we believe in."

03/28/2018 By Ilene Denton

Heat Index

Five Great Kayak Trips

A paddle pro shares best places to go. (Just be sure to call first.)

03/28/2018 By Ilene Denton

Top Sale

Highest-Priced Residential Sale to Date in 2018 for Either County is on Longboat Key

The Gulf of Mexico Drive home sold for $6.8 million.

03/26/2018 By Ilene Denton

Neighborhood Watch

Neighborhood Watch: Southbay Yacht & Racquet Club

Southbay Yacht & Racquet Club offers attractions old and new.

03/23/2018 By Ilene Denton

Weekend Planner

Your Top 8 Things to Do: March 23-28

Motown the Musical, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields with Joshua Bell and more.

03/22/2018 By Ilene Denton

Weekend Planner

Your Top 8 Things to Do: March 15-21

Sailor Circus Spring Show, Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones at Selby Gardens, and more.

03/15/2018 By Ilene Denton

Weekend Planner

Your Top 8 Things to Do: March 8-14

Daughtry comes to the Van Wezel, the Jazz Festival continues and more.

03/08/2018 By Ilene Denton

On the Homefront

A $15 Million Listing on Siesta Key, a Bird Key “Time Capsule” sells, New Condos in Edgewater at Hidden Bay

Real estate news and notes.

03/07/2018 By Ilene Denton

Sneak Preview

Gardens in Paradise Tour is Set for March 17

Upcoming garden shows include Bradenton in Bloom and more.

03/06/2018 By Ilene Denton