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Conductor JoAnn Falletta Returns to Lead the Sarasota Orchestra Next Month

Falletta makes a return visit to lead the Sarasota Orchestra in concert Dec. 6-8.

11/07/2019 By Ilene Denton

Baseball

Atlanta Braves Announce 2020 Spring Training Report Dates

Braves pitchers and catchers will report to the organization’s new spring training facility in North Port on Wednesday, Feb. 12.

11/05/2019 By Staff

Rowing

Sarasota Coastal Regatta Takes Place Nov. 22-24

Rowers will hit the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico in a series of races.

11/05/2019 By Shelby Schwartz

Limelight

Brunch on the Bay 2019

USF's annual outdoor brunch welcomed more than 600 supporters to the college's bayfront.

11/04/2019 Photography by Lori Sax

Limelight

The Bash at the Bishop

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature's annual gala offered dinner, dancing, an auction and more.

11/04/2019 Photography by Lori Sax

Chalk Up Another One

After Last Year’s Red Tide-Related Hiatus, the Chalk Festival Returns to Venice

Artists from around the world are already busy creating new work for the 2019 fest, set for Nov. 15-18.

11/04/2019 By Kay Kipling

Bullet points

Five Tips on How to Improve Your Community From Richard C. Harwood

The author and motivational speaker visited Sarasota last week to discuss his new book, Stepping Forward: A Positive, Practical Path to Transform Our Communities and Our Lives.

11/04/2019 By Olivia Epstein

Top Tickets

Soprano Jessica Sandidge Makes Her Sarasota Opera Debut This Season

While new to the Sarasota Opera stage, she’s worked with maestro Victor DeRenzi before, and she’s visited Sarasota to hear friends perform here.

11/01/2019 By Kay Kipling

Top Tickets

Lawyer-Playwright Christopher Demos-Brown's American Son Comes to Sarasota

American Son recently ran on Broadway starring Kerry Washington and will take to Florida Studio Theatre’s stage Jan. 22-March 22

11/01/2019 By Kay Kipling

Top Tickets

Violinist Sarah Chang Will Perform With Sarasota Orchestra This Winter

Chang was only 5 when accepted to the Juilliard School, and only 10 when she recorded her first album.

11/01/2019 By Kay Kipling

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Top Tickets

Blues Guitarist Toronzo Cannon Headlines the Bradenton Blues Festival

“I tell stories that make people feel ‘I’ve lived that’ or ‘I know that situation.’”

11/01/2019 By Kay Kipling

Disc drive

Ultimate Frisbee Tournament Comes to Sarasota

International teams will compete in the Pan American Ultimate Championships at the Sarasota Polo Club Nov. 4-9.

11/01/2019 By Shelby Schwartz

Hot Tickets

This Season's Top 24 Must-See Exhibits, Shows and Talks

World premieres, family favorites, international superstars—it’s an arts and entertainment season to celebrate. Mark your calendars now.

11/01/2019 By Kay Kipling

The man with the baton

Five Takeaways From a Talk With Acclaimed Conductor Gerard Schwarz

Schwarz will guest-conduct three performances of music by Strauss, Mozart and Dvořák with the Sarasota Orchestra Nov. 8-10.

10/31/2019 By Olivia Epstein

Review

FSU/Asolo Conservatory Finds Relevance in Greek Classic Antigone

A tale of war, death and right vs. wrong, Sophocles' ancient play still has plenty of power.

10/31/2019 By Kay Kipling

Weekend Planner

Your Top 8 Things to Do: Oct. 31-Nov. 6

Fright Night on St. Armands, the Cine-World Film Festival, a downtown Sarasota country music festival and more.

10/31/2019 By Ilene Denton

A Really Big Sand Box

Sand Sculptor Karen Fralich Returns to This Year's Siesta Key Crystal Classic

"With a sand sculpture, the magic happens before you start carving.”

10/30/2019 By Kay Kipling

Essential Intelligence

Inside the Wide World of Cricket

The Sarasota International Cricket Club goes global at this month’s Six-A-Side Festival.

10/30/2019 By Ilene Denton

From the Editor

From the Editor: Our Expanding Arts Season

Susan Burns celebrates our city's cultural offerings.

10/30/2019 By Susan Burns

Arts & Culture

Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County Will Offer Arts Leadership Academy

The program aims to develop emerging local leaders by immersing them in the region's arts and culture.

10/29/2019 By Staff

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