4th Annual Black History Month Open Mic hosts Hood Profet
As he writes about pain and loss he has experienced and the tools he used to navigate it, he hopes “if folks are going through the same thing, here are the tools that you could possibly take with you to help shape space,” he said.

4th Annual Black History Month Open Mic hosts Hood Profet

As he writes about pain and loss he has experienced and the tools he used to navigate it, he hopes “if folks are going through the same thing, here are the tools that you could possibly take with you to help shape space,” he said.…

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SRQ band Lemón Royale debuts at Ringling Underground

Lemón Royale’s debut as the opening act for the Ringling Underground marks the beginning of a hopeful start for the fledgling band. all photos Bailey Tietsworth/Catalyst A confusingly temperate February evening marked the beginning of the first Ringling Underground of 2019. Those who awaited the…

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Annual dance collective showcase marks the end of the semester
Hip-hop routine "Lemon" was stylish and fun for the audience.

Annual dance collective showcase marks the end of the semester

The lights dimmed signaling to the audience to quiet down. The room was thick with anticipation. Then the first group took the stage to perform “Heart Attack” by LOONA/Chuu and the room erupted in shouting and applause instantly. This set the precedence for the night…

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Third annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony shines bright
One of the patrons wore a Santa hat adorned with Christmas lights.

Third annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony shines bright

The holiday spirit drifted through the hearts and streets of downtown Sarasota as patrons awaited the lighting of the Christmas tree in Five Points Park on Thursday, Dec. 29. This year, the third annual lighting ceremony planned by the Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association was well-attended…

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Yoder’s restaurant provides the Amish food experience
An artistic display in Yoder's Amish Village showing visitors traditional clothing and transportation.

Yoder’s restaurant provides the Amish food experience

All photos Eileen Calub/Catalyst. On the eve of Thanksgiving Day, dozens of customers lined up in front of Yoder’s Restaurant and Amish Village, eagerly awaiting one of their famous baked pies or a coveted seat inside the old-fashioned restaurant. Year after year, particularly in the…

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Sarasota celebrates Small Business Saturday
Aside from children's school uniforms, Children's World also houses a plentiful supply of toys and games.

Sarasota celebrates Small Business Saturday

During Thanksgiving, moments of gratitude and family-time are sprinkled in throughout a multiple-day binge of consumerism. Large corporations, through the retail holiday Black Friday, have included a national spending spree within the traditional cornucopia. This post-turkey feast of material gluttony has recently skyrocketed in popularity,…

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First Comedy Friends improv show of the year: coming soon
Corinne Leavengood, Olivia Siegel, Charlie Leavengood and Erin Everdale (left to right) had a dance off.

First Comedy Friends improv show of the year: coming soon

There’s no conglomeration of students more rowdy on campus than the Comedy Friends, or, according to third-year Olivia Siegel, the Comedy ‘FREAKS!’ The Comedy Friends is an ever-evolving group of students who get together weekly to play improv games. Their goal: to laugh, to play…

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Siesta Key Crystal Classic festival brings in over 65,000 attendants
photo courtesy of StudioF.com and Siesta Key Crystal Classic Melineige Beauregard and Adrius Petkus after winning peoples choice and first place in the team division for their work "Alice Down the Time Hole."

Siesta Key Crystal Classic festival brings in over 65,000 attendants

This year the Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival brought in over 65,000 attendants, surpassing attendance rates since the festival’s inception eight years ago. Sand sculptors take part in this competition not only for the title, but because the sand on Siesta Key…

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Annual medieval fair returns to the Sarasota Fairgrounds
Performers dressed in medieval costumes.

Annual medieval fair returns to the Sarasota Fairgrounds

With its warm climate and thriving opera scene, it is no surprise that Sarasota remains a popular destination for snowbirds, in search of a place with no winter coats or income taxes. Each November, though, the city also becomes a destination for those in search…

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