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10 Major Philanthropic Moments

From big gifts to grassroots campaigns, here are 10 of the year’s major philanthropic moments with huge community impact.

09/01/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Happy Father's Day

This Year’s Sarasota Music Festival Delivers a Special Onstage Father-Son Collaboration

Sarasota Music Festival music director Jeffrey Kahane will play a piece written for him by his son, Gabriel.

06/06/2025 By Kay Kipling

Preview

Sarasota Orchestra Announces 2025-2026 Season

It's the orchestra's first season with Giancarlo Guerrero as music director.

04/29/2025 By Staff

Hitting the High Notes

Sarasota Orchestra Shares Sneak Peek of New Music Center

Its new HQ will be located at 5701 Fruitville Road and designed by William Rawn Associates.

04/09/2025 By Staff

Philanthropy

An Anonymous Donor Has Invested a Record-Setting $60 Million in Sarasota Orchestra's New Music Center

The donor gave $10 million to help the orchestra purchase the land for the center and another $50 million to help planning move forward.

02/11/2025 By Staff

Music Man

The Sarasota Orchestra Announces Its New Music Director

Giancarlo Guerrero will lead the orchestra into its future, including a vision for a new music center.

08/22/2024 By Kay Kipling

The Big Picture

Sarasota’s Arts Facilities Are Changing. Here’s a Look at Where They Stand Now.

From The Sarasota Players' new home at Payne Park to the current status of the Sarasota Performing Arts Center, there's a lot going on in the arts scene.

11/27/2023 By Kay Kipling

Limelight

Photos: Sarasota Orchestra Gala

World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma was the special guest performer at the sold-out event.

03/07/2023 Photography by Lori Sax

Nostalgia Rules

Nostalgicons Kicks Off Harmony Gallery Season on Sept. 19

The photographic series by Ian Dean centers on dozens of toys and other items from childhood that summon up past decades.

09/15/2022 By Kay Kipling

Sad News

Sarasota Orchestra Music Director Bramwell Tovey Has Died

The news is a shock—and a loss to the music world.

07/13/2022 By Kay Kipling

Preview

Sarasota Orchestra Announces 2022-23 Season

The five-series season presents Masterworks, Pops, Great Escapes, Discoveries, Chamber Soirees, and a guest turn by Yo-Yo Ma.

04/26/2022 By Kay Kipling

Top Tickets

Here Are the Best Things to Do in Sarasota This Month

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

04/01/2022 By Kay Kipling

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

Sarasota Orchestra Highlights Voices from the “New World”

Antonín Dvořák’s love letter to America forms the heart of Sarasota Orchestra’s Masterworks program.

02/10/2022 By Betsy Hudson Traba, Principal Flute, Sarasota Orchestra

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

Giving Hunger the Blues, orchestral concerts, Dave Barry speaks and more.

02/03/2022 By Kay Kipling

Sarasota Orchestra Showcases the Winningest Music in History

The upcoming Pops program The Envelope Please features a trio of Broadway stars in a concert of prize-worthy hits from stage and screen.

02/03/2022

Romance Reigns

Seven Valentine's Day Date Night Ideas

Looking for something to do with your sweetie besides dine this Valentine’s Day? Check out these entertainment offerings.

02/03/2022 By Kay Kipling

Top Tickets

Here Are the Best Things to Do in Sarasota This Month

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

02/01/2022 By Kay Kipling

Fairy Tales and Fireworks with Sarasota Orchestra

Grammy Award–winning Maestra JoAnn Falletta returns to Sarasota for a rousing program at the Van Wezel also featuring jazz pianist Aaron Diehl.

01/26/2022 By Betsy Hudson Traba, Principal Flute, Sarasota Orchestra

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

PINCfest takes over the Rosemary District, Asolo Rep opens a new show, tango at the Van Wezel and more.

01/20/2022 By Kay Kipling