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Take a Look, It's in a Book

Sarasota County Picks 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' as 2025 One Book Selection

The book tells the story of Marcellus, a clever octopus, and his unexpected friendship with a grieving widow.

02/21/2025 By Staff

R.I.P.

Remembering Howard Millman

A longtime theater professional, Millman will be especially remembered for saving the Asolo Rep at a bleak moment in its history.

02/20/2025 By Kay Kipling

Preview

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 2025-2026 Season Celebrates 'The Soul of a People'

WBTT's 26th season will feature fan-favorite performances, a drama by playwright and actress Dominique Morisseau, and a world premiere.

02/19/2025 By Staff

Garden Beatle

Selby Gardens' New Exhibit Pays Tribute to George Harrison

And his widow Olivia shared memories and poetry related to her late husband at a special event on Tuesday.

02/14/2025 By Kay Kipling

Swipe Success

How to Fix Your Dating Profile

Online dating profile expert Lydia Kociuba breaks down the biggest mistakes we make—fish pics, duck lips, filters galore—and the small tweaks that can change everything.

02/12/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Sneaker Peeker

A New Sarasota Art Museum Exhibit Presents Footwear of the Future

Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks focuses on innovative designs and new technology.

02/12/2025 By Kay Kipling

Philanthropy

An Anonymous Donor Has Invested a Record-Setting $60 Million in Sarasota Orchestra's New Music Center

The donor gave $10 million to help the orchestra purchase the land for the center and another $50 million to help planning move forward.

02/11/2025 By Staff

What Lies Ahead

An Architecture Sarasota Speaker Series Is Bringing in Renowned Urbanists to Discuss Our City's Future

'We want to spark ideas on how we might strategize around affordable housing, climate resilience and the challenges of growing while maintaining Sarasota’s identity.'

02/07/2025 By Kim Doleatto

All the World's a Stage

The Sarasota Players Secure 30-Year Lease for Payne Park Auditorium

The company plans completely renovate the building, with construction slated to begin by fall of 2025 and the goal of opening in late 2026.

02/05/2025 By Staff

The Dish

Alton Brown Brings His Farewell Tour to the Van Wezel on Feb. 16

Brown's shows are famous for their over-the-top shenanigans and creative culinary demonstrations. "It will be an evening of culinary hijinks," he promises.

02/05/2025 By Lauren Jackson

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Gronk the Great

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.

02/04/2025 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Women at War

In Ken Ludwig’s 'Lady Molly of Scotland Yard,' Female Detectives Save the Day

An interview with the prolific playwright.

01/29/2025 By Kay Kipling

Review

FST's 'The Cancellation of Lauren Fein' Doesn't Pull Punches

Christopher Demos-Brown's play about a university professor targeted by complaints covers a lot of bases—and feels especially timely.

01/28/2025 By Kay Kipling

Britcom

Review: Saving the World at Asolo Rep with 'Lady Molly of Scotland Yard'

Ken Ludwig's new play puts a comedy spin on England's fight against the Germans in World War II.

01/27/2025 By Kay Kipling

Review

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Turns to August Wilson's 'Pittsburgh Cycle' with 'Fences'

Almost 40 years after its debut, this play about dreams denied remains powerful.

01/20/2025 By Kay Kipling

Museum Pieces

Artist Joe Fig Paints Viewers Looking at Paintings by Johannes Vermeer

“It’s pretty meta," Fig says.

01/15/2025 By Kay Kipling

Be Still

Joe Abel Wows Passersby With His Living Statue Routine

Abel is a regular at downtown Sarasota events and baseball spring training games, where he wears a custom spray-painted uniform and yellow contact lenses. In addition to the tips he earns, people’s reactions make his unusual career rewarding.

01/14/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Reel Genius

At Town Hall, Ron Howard Shared Stories of His Long Hollywood Career

The prolific actor, director and film producer says that although the industry has changed, "the core challenge of translating a script into a scene has not."

01/14/2025 By Kim Doleatto

45 Over 45

Meet 45 People Who Are Doing Amazing Things to Make Our Community a Better Place

We think you’ll be moved, surprised and inspired by the stories we’ve collected here.

01/13/2025

Broadway's Back!

Van Wezel Hall Launches Its 2025 Broadway Season With 'Funny Girl'

Singer-actress Melissa Manchester is among the stars of the show in its first national tour.

01/10/2025 By Kay Kipling

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