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Reading List

Required Reading: Books Set in Sarasota

Looking for your next great read? Settle down with one or more of these works with Sarasota settings.

09/06/2022 By Kay Kipling

Preview

New Music New College Returns Live for 2022-23

A five-concert season brings together visiting artists and area musicians to explore new sounds.

09/02/2022 By Kay Kipling

Relax, Calm

Bliss Out With These Soothing Beach Shots by Photographer Gray Malin

The well-known photographer has added Sarasota-Manatee's shoreline to his collection of light-filled aerial beach shots.

09/02/2022 By Megan McDonald

Local Music

Ringling Underground Returns Sept. 1

Thursday's lineup includes The Tilt, Hovercar, and Roxx Revolt and The Velvets. Here's what to expect.

08/31/2022 By Dariela Delgado

Preview

The Van Wezel Announces More of Its 2022-23 Season

Comedy, pop, rock and more are added to the already announced Broadway and dance season lineup.

08/29/2022 By Kay Kipling

Back Story

A Show at Urbanite Theatre Looks at Mickey Rooney's Role in Breakfast at Tiffany's

Actor-writer J. Elijah Cho explores how Rooney's portrayal of an Asian character reverberates.

08/24/2022 By Kay Kipling

Stepping Forward

Sarasota Contemporary Dance Announces Coming Season

The dance company plans to "Reclaim" the stage with new, revived and collaborative works.

08/12/2022 By Kay Kipling

Review

FST's 'Smoke & Mirrors': Who Done What, and Why

This puzzle piece asks the audience to play along.

08/11/2022 By Kay Kipling

Preview

Urbanite Theatre Announces a Season of New Work

The schedule includes two world premieres and a range of comedy and drama.

08/10/2022 By Kay Kipling

Nature

See the Winners of the Conservation Foundation's Summer Photo Contest

Plus, vote for your favorite in the People's Choice category.

08/05/2022 By Allison Forsyth

A Change in the Wind

Longtime Arts and Cultural Alliance Executive Director Jim Shirley Plans to Retire

Shirley will step down in December after 13 years leading the organization.

08/03/2022 By Kay Kipling

Pasta La Vista, Baby

Sarasota Chef Christopher Covelli Showed Off His Italian Roots on the Food Network This Weekend

Covelli appeared on the fast-paced cooking show Alex vs. America.

08/01/2022 By Lauren Jackson

O Captain! My Captain!

Youth Poet Laureate Program Launches Locally

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County has partnered with Urban Word to launch this new program.

08/01/2022 By Dariela Delgado

Preview

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Kicks Off Its Season in October

A combination of classical, jazz, pops and more will highlight the "Ever Onward" season.

07/29/2022 By Kay Kipling

Coming Soon

Key Chorale Announces 2022-23 Season

Season 38 will offer a mix of classical, Irish, holiday and folk music and more.

07/28/2022 By Kay Kipling

Globetrotter

This Sarasota Man Has Traveled the World Hunting Exotic, Dangerous Snakes

"I’ve been bitten by almost every creature there is. But I love what I do."

07/28/2022 By Allison Forsyth

The Pursuit of Beauty

Selby Gardens Announces Upcoming Tiffany Exhibition

Artist-designer Louis Comfort Tiffany is the subject of the 2023 Goldstein Exhibition series.

07/27/2022 By Kay Kipling

Fake It Till You Bake It

Five Excellent Cookbooks That'll Get You Cooking in No Time

Chop, fry and bake to your heart's content with the simple techniques and recipes found in these essential cookbooks.

07/27/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Shop & Style

In Her New Book, Journalist Virginia Chamlee Shines a Light on the Art of Thrifting

Big Thrift Energy is a comprehensive guide for shopping, styling and selling vintage pieces.

07/20/2022 By Chloe Nelson

Historic Home Run

A New Mural in the Rosemary District Honors Baseball Icon Buck O'Neil

John "Buck" O'Neil grew up in what is known today as the Rosemary District. His legacy is immortalized with a larger-than-life mural.

07/19/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Sarasota Magazine

Arts & Entertainment

Required Reading: Books Set in Sarasota

New Music New College Returns Live for 2022-23

Bliss Out With These Soothing Beach Shots by Photographer Gray Malin

Ringling Underground Returns Sept. 1

The Van Wezel Announces More of Its 2022-23 Season

A Show at Urbanite Theatre Looks at Mickey Rooney's Role in Breakfast at Tiffany's

Sarasota Contemporary Dance Announces Coming Season

FST's 'Smoke & Mirrors': Who Done What, and Why

Urbanite Theatre Announces a Season of New Work

See the Winners of the Conservation Foundation's Summer Photo Contest

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