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How The Sarasota Ballet Pivoted to Digital Performances During the Pandemic—and How It Plans to Return to Normal

The company recently announced its upcoming 2021-22 season.

05/18/2021 By Kay Kipling

Listen Up

Bradenton Blues Festival Tickets Go On Sale June 1

The popular festival tends to sell out quickly.

05/17/2021 By Kay Kipling

Preview

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Announces Coming Broadway Series and More

After its long closure due to Covid-19, the hall has been stepping back into presenting live performances. Now take a look at what's coming.

05/17/2021 By Kay Kipling

Grants

The Ringling Receives NEA Grant

The funds will be used to support a new exhibition titled Metadata: Rethinking Photography from the 21st Century.

05/13/2021 By Staff

Murals

DreamLarge Announces Gilbert Mural Initiative, Inaugural Mural

The initiative is a program designed to further the use of public art and highlight the evolving Rosemary District.

05/13/2021 By Staff

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota May 13-19

Pink Floyd music live, a free movie, a really big estate sale for good causes, and more.

05/13/2021 By Kay Kipling

Preview

Asolo Rep Announces 2021-22 Season

After postponements due to Covid, and performances outdoors, the theater plans a return to normal.

05/13/2021 By Kay Kipling

Bye Bye Bully

Anti-Bullying Children’s Book Delivers a Message of Self-Love

Local author and pageant queen Noelia Voigt will read her anti-bullying book to families at Children's World on May 15.

05/12/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Review

WBTT Mixes Moods and Memories with Sistas in the Name of Soul

A fast-moving 90-minute revue offers plenty of hits by female vocalists from the 1970s era.

05/12/2021 By Kay Kipling

Listening to Black Voices

Étienne Porter on Music, Black Lives Matter and His Humanitarian Efforts in Mozambique

"Real inclusivity is not scrambling to find it, but rather cultivating friendships with people of color in a meaningful way."

05/11/2021 By Heather Dunhill

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Mental Health

Van Wezel Education Department Announces New 'Teen Voices' Program

The program was developed in response to the need for creative outlets for teen and young adults, particularly during the pandemic.

05/11/2021 By Staff

That's a Wrap

Sarasota Film Festival Closes with Award Winners Named

This year's hybrid fest presented films both in person and online, and included a Friday night street party.

05/11/2021 By Kay Kipling

Ladybug Love

Sarasota Artist Publishes Her First Children's Book

A lesson about positive body image—with a dash of garden science—brings the bugs in Vicki Chelf's new book to life.

05/10/2021 By Kim Doleatto

You're in for a treat

What to Expect From Season Four of MTV's 'Siesta Key'

The reality show returns at 8 p.m. this Wednesday, May 12.

05/10/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Limelight

Dick Vitale Gala 2021

The 16th annual gala raised $5 million for pediatric cancer research, and welcomed some top athletes and celebrities.

05/10/2021 Photography by Lori Sax

Events

Junior League to Hold Annual Celebration May 18

At the event, annnual awards will be presented and the league's new management team and board members will be welcomed.

05/07/2021 By Staff

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota: May 6-12

WBTT delivers soul music outdoors, the Sarasota Film Festival continues, Best of Ringling goes online, and more.

05/06/2021 By Kay Kipling

Serve and Volley

'Pickleball Terry' Is on a Mission to Bring Pickleball to the Masses

Terry Ryan, aka "Pickleball Terry," started the Sarasota Pickleball Organization in 2017 and recently competed in the U.S. Open in Naples.

05/04/2021 By Allison Forsyth

All That Jazz

For Four Decades, Sarasota Has Been a Mecca for Jazz Musicians and Fans

What does the future hold?

05/03/2021 By Jo Morello

Best of Sarasota

Best of Sarasota 2021: Arts and Entertainment

Murals! Innovative programming! Outdoor entertainment! Our arts community sure got creative this year.

05/03/2021 By The Editors

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