Arts & Entertainment

Opening Night

Jena Malone and Porcupine Open Sarasota Film Festival

The festival kicked off Friday night with a screening at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

04/02/2022 By Kay Kipling

Talks

Sarasota World Affairs Council to Host Arsham Parsi at April 5 Event

Parsi lives in exile in Toronto, where he founded the International Railroad for Queer Refugees (IRQR), which provides essential support to LGBTQ+ persons in Iran and throughout the Middle East.

04/01/2022 By Staff

Top Tickets

Here Are the Best Things to Do in Sarasota This Month

A lineup of exhibits, concerts, plays and more to catch during April.

04/01/2022 By Kay Kipling

Star Power

Here Are the Celebs Coming to the 2022 Sarasota Film Festival

Kenny G! Jacqueline Bisset! Here's who you might bump into at the Sarasota Film Festival this year.

04/01/2022 By Megan McDonald

Maine Event

Explore Sarasota's Maine Colony and Its Historic Clubhouse

The first Maine Colony Community Day takes place Saturday, April 2, and will raise money to preserve the historic Phillippi Crest Community Clubhouse.

03/31/2022 By Kim Doleatto

In the Spotlight

Award-Winning Actor Ving Rhames Visited WBTT This Week

Rhames attended a tour by WBTT director Nate Jacobs, taught a masterclass to local actors, and participated in a press reception.

03/30/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Sports

Orioles to Host Mayors Feed the Hungry Food Drive Today

The organization will collect donations for local families in need at the Orioles-Rays game at 1:05 p.m.

03/29/2022 By Staff

Hoppy Easter!

Where to Have Family-Friendly Easter Fun in Sarasota-Manatee

Easter is April 17 and we found 17 egg-citing ways for your family to celebrate.

03/29/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Local Talent

This Ringling College Student's First Feature Is Headed to the Sarasota Film Festival

Will Mauricette's film Monopoly Money tells a story of two friends struggling to make ends meet.

03/29/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Preview

Sarasota Opera Announces 2022-23 Season

The season brings back familiar favorites and welcomes Sarasota debuts.

03/28/2022 By Kay Kipling

Coming Soon

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Announces 2022-23 Broadway and Dance Performances

Sarasota premieres are included in the 10-show Broadway lineup.

03/28/2022 By Kay Kipling

New Book

Sarasota Native Jarred McGinnis Will Discuss His New Book, 'The Coward,' at Bookstore1

Jarred McGinnis attended Riverview High School and now lives in Marseille, France.

03/25/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Conservation

Conservation Foundation Presents Luncheon Lecture With Dr. Jack Longino

A Sarasota native whose family owned an 8,732-acre ranch, Longino is a professor of biology at the University of Utah.

03/24/2022 By Staff

Globetrotting

A Part-Time Sarasota Resident Is Making a Fun New Wine Show on PBS

Wine First follows Liora Levi and Yolanda Año as they visit different wine regions around the world.

03/23/2022 By Bob McGinn

Preview

Here's What's Coming to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe This Season

The 23rd season opens in October with an all-Black production of Guys and Dolls.

03/22/2022 By Kay Kipling

Raw Deal

Yes, That's Sarasota You See in Netflix's Hit Series Bad Vegan

The popular true-crime docuseries follows the life of a raw food restaurateur who loses everything in a twisted love affair.

03/22/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Article

V Foundation, Dick Vitale Announce 17th Annual Gala

This year's event will honor Scott Drew, Chris Evert and Keyshawn Johnson.

03/22/2022 By Staff

Stress Relief

An Art Therapist Shares Five Stress-Relief Exercises You Can Try At Home

Amanda Shaw, owner of Bradenton's Create Flow Heal, hosts individual and group art therapy sessions for anyone looking to get creative and relieve stress.

03/22/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Fair Play

The Sarasota County Fair Was the Impromptu Locals' Reunion I Didn't Know I Needed

Besides the alpacas, the deep-fried Oreos and the Gravitron, the real highlight was reconnecting with friends I hadn't seen in years.

03/21/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Thrill of the Hunt

Score Fun Vintage Finds at This Monthly Market in Downtown Bradenton

Score vintage pieces and handmade decor at this outdoor market hosted on 15th Street.

03/21/2022 By Allison Forsyth