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Author: Andrea Martone

Andrea Martone is a former Arts & Entertainment Editor for the Sarasota Observer Newspaper Group, as well as a former Editor-in-Chief of a Long Island (New York) newspaper chain. She moved to Sarasota 14 years ago after working as an executive in NYC in public relations and marketing. She currently is a Public relations & marketing consultant and President of Insightful PR. She lives and breathes all things art, culture, music food and wine and is proud to be the Executive Editor of Sarasota Events Calendar.

“The Last Match” Serves Up An Epic Showdown of Two Tennis Titans

The best in storytelling, The Last Match gives keen insight into the vigorous challenges professional and Olympic level athletes face. Show director Kate Alexander superbly reminds us that even sports titans have destructive thoughts that can damage both their relationships and personal/professional goals and drives.

Top List of Affordable Music Concerts in March

This week’s feature is dedicated to many organizations that offer some fine performances from local musicians, some of whom are young, emerging artists: Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota, and Pops Orchestra of Bradenton & Sarasota. Mark your calendars for any number of March performances that won’t break your bank account and also inspire you. I’m hooked. You will be, too!

Through Women’s Eyes: A Film Festival Not to Miss

“Women are grossly underrepresented as directors, photographers, and cinematographers; as actors they speak less and get naked more. We want to tell other stories.” – E. Scott Osborne, Sarasota International Film Festival Chair and President of “Through Women’s Eyes, ” a local advocacy group. The film festival is March 9 – 13.

DO IT AT THE BEACH

Renew your vows, reconfirm your love for one another at Sarasota County Yearly “SAY I DO, AGAIN” Event on Siesta and Nokomis beaches on Valentine’s Day. Singles/Couples welcomed