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Here Are the Best Things to Do in Sarasota This Month

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

03/01/2022 By Kay Kipling

At Seventy

Janis Ian Talks Writing, Her Legacy and Why She Moved to Anna Maria Island

Ian was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live's first episode, alongside Billy Preston and host George Carlin.

03/01/2022 By Kay Kipling

Chalk Walk

Stroll Through a 3D World at the International Chalk Festival

This year, the festival’s theme is resilience.

03/01/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Crisis in Ukraine

New College to Hold Community Conversation on War in Ukraine Tonight

New College community members, including professors and students, will share insights from Ukrainians on the ground and discuss Putin's motives for invading the country.

02/28/2022 By Staff

Don't Play Ball

Will Spring Training Happen This Year?

Spring training has been postponed because of the ongoing MLB lockout, and a deadline to reach a deal is looming. Here's how that affects our region.

02/25/2022 By Samantha Lane

Q&A

Poet Katerina Canyon Opens Up About Writing Her Latest Book, 'Surviving Home'

Learn more about the author’s most personal book yet before her poetry reading with Bookstore1Sarasota on Feb. 27.

02/24/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

Classical concerts, an Italian feast and carnival in Venice, Disney's Beauty and the Beast onstage and more.

02/24/2022 By Kay Kipling

Politics

Val Demings Will Keynote Sarasota County Democratic Party Annual Dinner

Demings, currently running against Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate, will receive the group's Champion Award.

02/23/2022 By Staff

Review

Circus Sarasota Offers the Usual Popular Mix of Daring, Dogs and More

The thrills and fun of live circus performances return to Nathan Benderson Park.

02/21/2022 By Kay Kipling

Review

In FST's The Play That Goes Wrong, Disaster Delivers Hilarity

There are plentiful laughs to be had in this Olivier Award-winning comedy by Henry Lewis, Henry Shields and Jonathan Sayer.

02/21/2022 By Kay Kipling

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Review

Asolo Rep's The Great Leap Mixes Sports, Politics and Personal Drama

This Lauren Yee play, centered on a crucial basketball game in China, takes the ball and runs with it.

02/17/2022 By Kay Kipling

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

Meet the champions of the Atlanta Braves, rev your motors for Thunder by the Bay, enjoy fresh seafood at a festival in Cortez, and more.

02/17/2022 By Kay Kipling

When Clydesdales Come to Town

Hang Out With the Budweiser Clydesdales at UTC’s Night Market

Enjoy shopping, food, live music and those famous horses at the monthly market.

02/16/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

A Tribute

Patti Smith Performs at Selby Gardens and Reminisces About Photographer Robert Mapplethorpe

The related exhibit, Robert Mapplethorpe and Patti Smith: Flowers, Poetry, and Light is on view now at Selby Gardens.

02/16/2022 By Kay Kipling

Limelight

Photos: Selby Gardens' Orchid Ball 2022

"Because the Night" welcomed a crowd of 450 to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

02/14/2022 Photography by Lori Sax

Limelight

Photos: Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative's 'Visions in Black' Opening

A reception at Art Center Sarasota welcomed visitors to Visions in Black.

02/14/2022 Photography by Lori Sax

Black History Month

Cinematographer Sean Presley Shares Power of Film with the Black Community

Sean Presley Projects highlights local Black-owned businesses and creates diverse films.

02/11/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Put Your Records On

Ready to Start—or Expand—Your Record Collection? Here's Where to Go

Drop the needle and boogie on down to a new record from one of the local stores on our handy list.

02/11/2022 By Samantha Lane

Moving

Bookstore1 Moves to The Mark Next Week

The store plans to reopen by Friday, Feb. 18.

02/10/2022 By Staff

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

Circus Sarasota returns, the opera season opens with 'Tosca,' work by Robert Mapplethorpe and Patti Smith on view at Selby Gardens, and more.

02/10/2022 By Kay Kipling

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