Siesta Key Sarasota, Florida

Siesta Key Beach is the Number One Beach in the US and a top destination for families on vacation.  See a new video about the beach and the village sponsored by Holiday Inn Express Siesta Key / Sarasota.

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This video was produced by Studio F Productions, Inc.

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Vampires Invade Sarsota

Halloween celebrations in downtown Sarasota brought the vampires out into the night.  These vampires were dressed to kill in stunning clothes, elaborate makeup and hair.  This event was part of the SRQ Fashion Week, sponsored in part by Whole Foods.  The Pretty in Dead show was held in the Whole Foods courtyard.

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Pretty in Dead Fashion Show in Sarasota

The Pretty in Dead show was the finale to SRQ Fashion Week.  Sponsored by and held at Whole Foods, the models featured vampire inspired clothing, makeup and hair styles.  This video features Wicked Threads from St. Petersburg.  Michelle Cobble is a wardrobe stylist for many area designers and photographers.
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Sarasota has a Google Fashion Event as Part of SRQ Fashion Week

Take models in plain white undies, add a projector displaying clothes from a Google image search and you’ve got an event that’s fun for the models and audience alike.  The music of DJ Imminent set the beat for models who danced, posed and generally had fun!
SRQ Fashion Week has lots of things to do, and this event at Home Resources combined art. design and technology.  See some of the event activities here:
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Sarasota Fashion Show Audition in Sarasota

SRQ Fashion Week is October 24-29 in Sarasota, Florida. There are a number of events featuring local models, designers and stylists. This event was a meet and greet audition party.  Several up and coming fashion designers from Sarasota and Tampa are involved in fashion week.

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Alice in Zombieland Costume Party in Sarasota

The zombies were out in force at the Alice in Zombieland party hosted by Z-Edge Tattoo and Piercing.  Well known local model and host, Coraline Blue interviewed a few zombie killers.  Her sister Audra Alexopoulos, owner of Z-Edge, served as MC for the Costume Contests.  Guests were entertained by burlesque troupes from Pin Up Americal, pole dancer Cherry Von Topp and 4 SW Florida heavy metal bands.
Take a look at the most outrageous costume party in Sarasota!
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Punk Rock Betty Rocks Alice in Zombieland

Alice in Zombieland was the kickoff of Halloween in Sarasota. This party, presented by Z-Edge Tattoo and Piercing and Punk Rock Betty, set a high water mark for upcoming events. An edgy fashion show, sexy pole dancing, costume contests, live bands, DJ’s and a burlesque troupe made this event the place to party on October 16.
Following is the first of several videos from the event…body modification meets fashion.
Punk Rock Betty is a major force in fashion in Florida.  See her girls get ready and walk the runway!
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Sarasota Fashion Show by Punk Rock Betty

Punk Rock Betty put on a sizzling fashion event at Pastimes Pub. Summer of Sin was a show of her latest alternative clothing designs. Edgy models with cutting edge styling walked the runway surrounded by a crowd of fans and photographers. Even during the summer, creative people continue to find venues for great things to do in Sarasota!
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The Loft Christmas in July in Sarasota

Santa and his helpers visited The Loft Ristobar last weekend to help Veronica Pastore, DJs Jimi-O and KCONN celebrate Christmas in July. You didn’t think Sarasota had summer nightlife? Take a look at the video, it may change your mind. By the time I left this huge nightclub it was packed. In addition to music and dancing, party-goers were contributing to charity since 10% of the sales all night were donated to Suncoast Charities for Children.
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Sarasota Film Festival – Best Documentary – Better This World

Better This World was written, directed and produced by Katie Galloway and Kelly Duane de la Vega. It is the story of David McKay and Bradley Crowder, two young political activists. While under the influence of an older charismatic revolutionary, the two were arrested for domestic terrorism during the 2008 Republican Convention. The movie looks at what happened between the three men. Accepted as an Official Selection in over 20 film festivals, Better This World won three “Best Documentary” awards in Sarasota and San Francisco. This interview with the filmmakers was conducted during the Sarasota Film Festival.
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The movie examines how the “war on terror” after 9/11 has impacted civil liberties and political dissent in the US. Better This World will also be broadcast on P.O.V. on PBS on September 6th.
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