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ArtsBeat Launches as a New Model for Community-Supported Journalism in Sarasota
ArtsBeat, a digital-first cultural journalism collaborative, officially launches this month through a partnership between DreamLarge, Gulf Coast Community Foundation and Suncoast Searchlight. The initiative is designed to restore consistent, authoritative coverage of Sarasota’s performing, visual, and cultural arts while cultivating the next generation of arts writers and critics.
A New Chapter and a Familiar Voice: Welcoming Susan Burns Back to Sarasota Magazine
Please join me in welcoming back Susan Burns as the editor-in-chief of Sarasota Magazine.
Rob Gronkowski Tackles His NFL Days, Competitive Upbringing and Post-Retirement Career in Wide-Ranging Sarasota Talk
The retired tight end was in town as part of the Ringling College Library Association’s Town Hall lecture series.
Local Leaders Strike Deal to Save the Colson Hotel for Good
Recently slated for demolition to make way for new townhomes, the historic hotel in the Rosemary District has officially been saved.
Join Us for a Hurricane Block Party, Supply Drive and Fundraiser
DreamLarge will host a block party, supply drive and fundraiser in the Rosemary District on Saturday.
Overtown Square, Sarasota’s Newest Park, Is Now Open
The Rosemary District officially has a pocket park. Overtown Square, the City of Sarasota’s newest park, opened to the public this morning after a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by city leaders, local business owners and residents.
Sarasota Magazine Wins 2024 Magazine of the Year
DreamLarge, the pioneering B-Corp known for its commitment to social impact and community engagement, is excited to announce that Sarasota Magazine, its signature publication, has been recognized as the 2024 Magazine of the Year by the Florida Magazine Association, a remarkable milestone in the magazine’s 45-year history.
We’re Hiring an Audience and Engagement Editor
Sarasota Magazine is looking for an outstanding reporter and editor to grow our audience through our newsletters and social media channels, while also contributing to the magazine’s website and print publications.
DreamLarge Acquires Sarasota Magazine
DreamLarge, the pioneering B-Corp known for its commitment to social impact and community engagement, announced today the acquisition of Sarasota Magazine, the leading lifestyle publication in the Sarasota region.
Wrestler, MMA Fighter and Author Zion Clark Will Speak at This Year’s PINC Conference
Ahead of his appearance in Sarasota, Clark spoke about his rise to fame, his mother’s influence, finding peace of mind, and more.
PINC Returns to the Sarasota Opera House on Dec. 7
After a three-year hiatus, the PINC conference is returning to the Sarasota Opera House on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. The day will feature a cast of thought-provoking speakers from diverse disciplines, including Zion Clark, a wrestler, MMA fighter, Guinness World Record holder, author, speaker and subject of an Emmy Award-winning Netflix documentary called Zion.
PINCfest Announces Lineup
PINCfest—an initiative of DreamLarge presented by Ringling College of Art and Design—has announced the lineup for the 2022 festival, which will be held in the Rosemary District from Jan. 20 to Jan. 22.
Local PR Association Celebrated Image Awards Winners Virtually
The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) recognized the area’s best work in public relations, marketing and communications during its first ever virtual 2020 Image Awards
PINC’s Sixth Annual Event Brings Global Speakers to Sarasota
PINC held its sixth annual event last week to a sellout crowd at the Sarasota Opera House, and the lineup of speakers was inspiring as always. Organized by DreamLarge, a public benefit corporation started by Sarasota entrepreneur Anand Pallegar, PINC stands for People, Ideas, Nature and Creativity.
PINC Announces New Speaker
British artist Stephen Wiltshire will take the stage at the annual conference on Dec. 12.
Local Organizations Launch New Sustainability Initiative
Partners for Green Places (PGP), a collaborative movement and grant program created to inspire local organizations and nonprofits to implement sustainable measures, kicked off its community-wide initiative on Monday, October 14.
PINC Returns This December
PINC, the annual creativity conference, will return to the Sarasota Opera House on Dec. 12, 2019.
Creative Conference Returns for Fifth Year in December
The creative conference PINC (People, Ideas, Nature, Creativity) will return for its fifth year from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6. The event, created by DreamLarge, the philanthropic arm of the web development company AtLarge, and presented by Ringling College of Art and Design, is intended to present a diverse selection inspiring, creative speakers.
Tickets for Creative All-Day Conference Go on Sale Friday
Tickets for this year’s PINC (People, Ideas, Nature and Creativity) conference go on sale at noon on Friday, Sept. 1. The annual event presents a mix of thought-provoking and informative talks, stories and visual presentations. This year’s iteration includes internationally known graphic designers, artists, architects, food entrepreneurs and more.
Design Disruptors
The local creative community attended the premier of “Design Disruptors” documentary at Louies Modern.