Behind the Music

Violinist Alexander Markov Goes Electric With an Outrageous Blend of Classical and Hard Rock

Markov will perform here on Saturday, Nov. 18, at Church of the Palms.

11/02/2023 By Kay Kipling

'Tis the Season

Sarasota's Best Holiday Shows and Events

There's no shortage of fun ways to celebrate the holidays in Sarasota. Here are our top picks.

11/01/2023 By Cooper Levey-Baker

A Triumph!

Calusa Brewing and PigFish Are Opening This Weekend

Guests can anticipate expertly brewed beer, served all day, paired with sustainable seafood offerings from PigFish in the evening hours.

11/01/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Helping Heroes

Sarasota’s First Affordable Housing Project for Veterans Just Broke Ground

Thanks to area nonprofits, donors and gifted land, the city’s first veteran-focused affordable housing units are slated for completion next year. 

11/01/2023 By Kim Doleatto

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Celebrate Second Saturday Art Walk at Drew Marc Gallery

Abstract Narratives opens Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 6PM – 9PM with works from Cobie Cruz & Imani Bilal at 2622 Fairfield Ave S Bldg 8 Unit 4, St. Petersburg, FL 33712.

10/31/2023

Fast Track

AG Lafley Rejoins Bay Park Conservancy as CEO

Lafley replaces outgoing CEO Stephanie Crockatt. Plus, USF's Karen Holbrook named chair of the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp. and more.

10/30/2023 By Staff

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Be Inspired at Ringling College Library Association’s TOWN HALL Series

Learn something new, expand your horizons

10/30/2023

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Powerful New Artworks Featured At Sarasota Art Museum

Three new art exhibitions are wowing guests with their incredible execution and relatable stories.

10/30/2023

Hit the Books

A New Longboat Key Library Is Planned for 2026

Town Center Green is Longboat’s next chapter, but there’s more to come.

10/27/2023 By Eric Garwood/Community News Collaborative

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A Modern Expression Of Urban Living Downtown

Live above Main Street's first boutique hotel.

10/27/2023

Is It Hot in Here?

I Grew up Participating in a Hell House. It Was Weird.

Guts and gore in the name of the Lord.

10/26/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Something Evil in the Woods

The Blair Witch Project Turns 25 This Year. We Talked to Writer and Director Dan Myrick About Its Legacy.

Myrick, a Sarasota native who graduated from Riverview High School, is still in the horror game.

10/26/2023 By Clayton Trutor

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A Second Chance at Life

Learn how two Gulf Coast Community Foundation priority projects, Project 180 and The Legacy Trail, intertwine to help reintegrate formerly incarcerated individuals into community life and the benefits of nature.

10/25/2023

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Mountains of the Mind: Scholars’ Rocks from China and Beyond

The allure of marvelous stones transcends time and culture.

10/25/2023

Good Bones

The Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation Wants to Save More Old Homes

A new home loan program will help owners manage repair and restoration work and ensure preservation standards.

10/25/2023 By Kim Doleatto

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Trader Joe's Lakewood Ranch Location Opens Tomorrow, Oct. 26

It's the second Trader Joe's location in Sarasota.

10/25/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Live Long and Prosper

Iconic Star Trek Actor William Shatner Is Coming to the Van Wezel With The Wrath of Khan

In an advance interview, Shatner talks about acting, aging well, horses and, yes, Star Trek.

10/25/2023 By Kay Kipling

That's the Spirit

Spirit Halloween Should Definitely Sell These Six Sarasota-Specific Costumes

These might just inspire your own DIY costume. Happy Halloween!

10/25/2023 By Hannah "Hemlock" Phillips/Gigi "Chainsaw" Ortwein

Mystery Solved

What's Going on at the Corner of University Parkway and U.S. 301?

A lot on the northwest corner there was recently cleared. Here's what's planned for the property.

10/25/2023 By Kim Doleatto