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The Visual Arts Center exhibit winners announced
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (235+ words) "The Secret Place" by Rebecca Rivers won first place in the "Under The Surface" exhibit. "Electric Silence" by Jaimie Hazen took first place in the "Let's Get Digital" exhibit. PUNTA GORDA" The Visual Arts Center recently held a reception where…...
COLUMN: Center's art show offered so much
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (213+ words) From left, Carol Anne Bruno, Kimberly Divris and Mary Moscatelli checked their lists twice and more as they opened the door at the Venice Art Center for the fine Arts Show and Sale. Carole Anne was chair of the event....
From editorial cartoons to massive murals: The whimsical world of Ron Bates
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (122+ words) Ron Bates and his original artwork titled "Song of the Swamp" inspired by his surroundings in Lake Suzy. Ron Bates and his tribute to the passing of music legend Jimmy Buffet. Ron Bates painted the mural at Ace Drums in…...
COLUMN: Tattoo artist leads national contest to win $25 K
1+ week, 4+ day ago (604+ words) Jessica Garcia poses in her Punta Gorda tattoo parlor and office. Tattoo artist and muralist Jessica Garcia shows off some of her work. This turtle is an example of Jessica Garcia's mural work. This was painted for free at Charlotte…...
Second Arts Alliance summit underscores value of the arts
1+ week, 6+ day ago (861+ words) Colin Leonard on saxophone and Matrick Thorpe on cello, who met just two months ago through the Artist Series Concerts organization, played a jazzy mashup that combined classical, rock and pop songs in a single medley. Joseph Caulkins, artistic director…...
Sarasota artist Beth Arthur honored for six decades of creating art
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (939+ words) From left: Luke Morris; Sandy Arthur, who is Beth Arthur's granddaughter; Beth Brown and Sam Arthur " Beth Arthur's son and daughter-in-law; Beth Arthur; Robin Arthur Draper " Beth Arthur's daughter " and Draper's husband Mike Davis attend the "Celebration of Life and…...
Smiling for camera |
2+ week, 4+ day ago (129+ words) Smiling for camera yoursun. com There was a problem reporting this. Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. You're on the list! " You may want to whitelist emails from Top Headlines - The Daily Sun Start…...
PUNTA GORDA: UF students present plan for vacant $12 M city marketplace property
3+ week, 1+ day ago (734+ words) The vacant "City Marketplace" parcel is for sale for $12 million. UF students Rosalba Matta and Branden Justin created a plan called "Welcome the Water" which includes a hotel, apartments, a community resilience hub, a garage, plants and more that would…...
PUNTA GORDA: New mural celebrating 100 years of Rotary service OK'd
3+ week, 1+ day ago (270+ words) The new mural will be on the west facing wall of Ace Hardware Punta Gorda, 208 W Marion Avenue. The mural will be done by Keith Goodson, an experienced muralist. The mural honors 100 years of local service from the Rotary Club…...
Pine View student wins award for quotation
3+ week, 3+ day ago (353+ words) Minh Le, an 8th-grade student at Pine View School, stands beside the panel featuring her quotation during Embracing Our Differences" Grand Opening Celebration in January at Bayfront Park in Sarasota. Visitors to the 2026 exhibitions selected Le"s quotation, "Getting older…...