Downtown Sarasota

Sarasota Web Design Company Xplode Marketing & Bradenton Web Design Company Design941 merge to create Orange Circle Media.

“We decided to combine forces so we could offer our clients more options without jeopardizing the core competence,” said Director of Operations, Brock Gratton. “We were already building incredible websites, designing custom logos, getting to page 1 of Google with Search Engine Optimization and developing brand identity kits for our clients. Now, under the new company, we have added social media, IT/hardware installation and software development to our list of services.”

As natives of Sarasota, the founders of Orange Circle understand the value of a good brand and marketing campaign to compete in a very competitive market. “We are interested in building alliances with our competition and collaborations within the community,” said Director of Business Development Adam DeClerico. “We can all offer each other something and we believe the best companies are right here in Sarasota. We are glad to be a part of the growth.”

To learn more about Orange Circle Media, businesses can head over to their website (www.orangecirclemedia.com) and look over the client portfolio section, sign-up for contests, get a sneak peak at their newest development, OrangeTV, or take a vote on what they think their mascot should wear.

DowntownSarasota.org was just contacted by Apple iPad to get as many Sarasota residents and visitors to test the new iPad for FREE.  They have a limited number of iPad’s they’re sending out to Sarasota so please make sure you sign up soon.  We just received our iPad in the mail and it’s incredible.  To learn more about this incredible opportunity please visit the link below to sign up and for details.

Fuzion Dance Artists, along with Whole Foods and Sarasota Season of Sculpture, will host a Thriller Dance Party beginning at 7 p.m. Friday. The event features a partial performance of Michael Jackson’s iconic music video, “Thriller,” outside of Whole Foods. The community is invited to participate in the zombie-like dance that helped make Jackson a star.

EPIC RECORDS A recreation of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” dance will be performed in Sarasota and St. Petersburg.
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No previous dance experience is required. Interested residents can show up for a 6 p.m. rehearsal — in zombie costume or without.

“If you want to go all-out Thriller, go for it,” said Fuzion Dance artistic director Leymis Bolanos Wilmott.

Just be sure to wear comfortable shoes for dancing.

Registration is $10, which includes instruction, performance and refreshments at Last Call Gallery.

It’s a fitting way to usher in the Halloween season while meshing the art of dance and music together in a way that pays tribute to Michael Jackson, who died in June.

“We wanted to do a community event,” Wilmott said. “Something outside, that’s multi-generational and to bring interest to the Last Call Gallery.”

Jackson’s legendary “Thriller” has remained in the pop culture sphere since it’s debut in 1982, touting ingenious music video choreography. The album, also titled “Thriller,” became the best-selling album of all time, featuring hits such as “Billie Jean” and “Beat It.”

With the arrival of You Tube, fans around the world have filmed themselves performing the “Thriller” video with a twist. They include university marching bands, wedding parties and inmates from the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center . . . in the Philippines.

St. Petersburg also plans to take on “Thriller” by participating in “Thrill the World” Day Oct. 24. The event, set for 8:30 p.m. at The Pier, is an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous “Thriller” dance in the world. A record for the largest group performing the dance in one place is currently held by residents in Mexico City, Mexico, where 13,597 people performed the routine Aug. 29, the Associated Press reported.

The “Thrill the World” challenge will be for the having the most people perform the dance around the world at the same time, not just in one place, said Coralette Damme, an organizer with the St. Petersburg event. Last year’s “Thrill the World” record was 4,179 dancers in 10 countries, according to the Record Holders Republic.

So far, 70 people have signed up to participate in St. Petersburg. In Sarasota, organizers are hoping for 100. While the local event isn’t a part of “Thrill the World,” it still pays tribute to Jackson.

“The ‘Thriller’ dance was so theatrical,” she said. “There was a story line and also the movements — everyone was imitating it whether you knew how to do it or not. You could be goofy with it.”

Wilmott said she’s picked an easy part of the 14-minute dance routine to teach participants.

She doesn’t want anyone to be intimidated. It’s really a chance for people to have fun, she said.

The idea for the community-wide “Thriller” party was in the works before Jackson’s death.

Organizers were thinking of a way to build the sense of community through art, said Brenda Terris, executive director of Sarasota Season of Sculpture.

“I love when you mix the arts together,” she said. “I think art at its very nature is intellectual. It demands your participation.”

Jackson’s dance videos often put viewers in the mood to get involved.

Wilmott believes Jackson was not only a pioneer of music videos, but of dance as well. Through his videos, he made dance more accessable to the world. Especially to those who couldn’t afford to take dance lessons. They would watch and learn by watching him on MTV instead.

While Damme believes “Thriller” was the breakthrough video of the time, she’s just in it for the fun.

“For me personally, it’s more about Halloween and zombies,” she said. “Not so much about Michael Jackson. But I want to learn (the dance). I think it’s great.”

Libby’s Café & Bar offers diners a comfortable yet refined atmosphere in Sarasota’s popular Hillview neighborhood on Osprey. Showcasing locally grown produce and indigenous ingredients, Chef Fran Casciato’s “Florida Cuisine” delivers an authentic and creative seasonal-based dining experience, be it in one of our spacious and lively bars, outdoor dining area or more intimate dining room.

Taco Tuesdays
$2 Mahi Tacos in the Bar and full dinners in the dining room as part of our daily dinner specials on our summer menu. Come in and enjoy!

1/2 Price Bottles of Wine on Wednesdays
All summer long!

Location:
Libby’s Bar & Grill
1917 South Osprey (at Hillview)
Sarasota, FL :: 941.487.7300

The Vinyl Music Festival is the first electronic music festival on the gulf coast of Florida. The festival celebrates artists from around the world as well as local artists.
The festival is a four day event that will be held in multiple venues located in downtown Sarasota, Florida. With over thirty artists performing, the Vinyl Music Festival will attract thousands of people throughout the region and bring a new excitement for electronic music. The festival will benefit Autism Speaks.

 TICKETS CAN BE BOUGHT AT MAIN VENUES DURING FESTIVAL INCLUDING PHOENIX, HORSE FEATHERS and LIDO BEACH RESORT.

Schedule:

• Friday, July 17 – VIP Party on Rooftop of Kanaya (505 S. Orange) with Dalish, 8-10PM. Sponsored by Szambelan
• Friday and Saturday nights – 5/6 clubs with celebrity DJ’s within short walk/drive distance 8 pm – 2 am
• Saturday, July 18 – DJ Diamond on the Beach at Lido Beach Resort (700 Ben Franklin Blvd) 11am-5pm. Sponsored by Budweiser
• Saturday, July 18 – G. Wiz The Science Museum at the Blivas Science and Technology Center (1001 Blvd of the Arts) The Science of Sound with DJ Sinna-G ,2 – 5 pm.
• Saturday, July 17-18 – Headliners Paul Mendez, Drager, Master Jay, DeeJay Barry bring International music to downtown Sarasota.
• Sunday, July 19 – Yacht-side VIP Rehab Party on the Sandbar between South Lido Key and Siesta Key.

Popular DJ’s:

Paul Mendez
Played in 41 Countries in 5 continents to Millions of fans. World class producer with 63 singles & 3 Albums released. Remixed major artists U2, Jay Z, Busta Rhymes, Notorious B.I.G. Currently rated #3 House DJ in the world.

Diamond
Known for her high-energy performances, DJ Diamond has played in over 30 countries and is known throughout the world. Her mix of electro and funky house and progressive trance has brought a new sound to light.

Master Jay
As the undisputed leader of the house music movement in the Middle East, Master Jay founded Global DJs and transformed a non-existent music scene into one of the top destinations in the world for DJs. He has played around the world with some of the biggest names, and is coming to us directly from Doha, Qatar for VMF.

Drager
Internationally known for his cutting edge music and aggressive style of play, DJ Drager is the #3 Ranked Electro House DJ in the US. His mix of Electro House & Trance elevates any venue to high-energy dance.

DeeJay Barry
Barry Carew aka: Deejay Barry has been rocking crowds world wide for over 10 years. Traveling as a DJ and World Class Hypeman with Dj Skribble, Barry’s talents extend outside of booth. Deejay Barry originates from South Florida and resides in Austin Texas.

Where to buy tickets:

www.vinylfestival.com

FREE BEER yes I said FREE BEER every Monday night all you have to do is be here at the time the toe hits the leathers til the first points of the game are scored!!! From that point on it is $2.00 Bud Light and Mich Ultra Drafts!!

About HorseFeathers:

When entering into Horse Feathers Lounge you will notice a sitting area with soft music and a chill vibe. In this section you can indulge in your personal nirvana with either, a la carte drinks or champagne and bottle service. So come indulge at Sarasota’s Premier Nightclub!

Horsefeathers Grill is one of Sarasota’s premier night clubs located in the heart of Downtown Sarasota.  If you’re looking for a great place to grab a drink and mingle with Sarasota’s finest, then stop by Horsefeather’s lounge.

Caragiulos became one of Sarasota’s most popular eateries in much the same way the family found the cozy storefront on Palm Avenue, with… ease. From his bakery
in Brooklyn, Tony Caragiulo and his five sons came to Florida in pursuit of an agreeable location to open a simple Italian restaurant. After an exhausting, two week long car trek around Florida with no prospects and tempers flaring, Tony signaled for the car to pull over; “Stoppa the*#!*#!!!!car!,… This is it,” he declared, pointing to the vacant stucco location… And it was.

When you walk through our door, you will feel welcome. The Caragiulo brothers graciously share their passion for traditional, Italian cooking, Italian wines, and Italian cinema with their guests. Whether you are greeted by John, Mark, Rob, Anthony or Paul, you’re bound to feel like family before you leave.

Make sure you visit Caragiulos today and find out yourself why it’s one of the best Italian Restaurants in all of Sarasota!