Television & Film

Editors' Picks

What We're Watching This Month

Whether you're interested in food, sports, family drama or '80s nostalgia, this roundup has something for you.

07/13/2021 By The Editors

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota: June 3-9

Pride Month celebrations, summer movies at Sarasota Opera House, a jazz brunch and more.

06/03/2021 By Kay Kipling

On Location

New Movie Being Shot in Sarasota Tells the Story of Influential Black Golfer Ann Gregory

Playing Through is about Gregory, the first Black woman to play in a U.S. Golf Association event, and the fictional Babs Whatling, a white woman from the South.

05/28/2021 By Elizabeth Djinis

Lost and Found

A Conversation With Chef Erin French, Star of The Lost Kitchen

“When you grow up in America, there’s all this pressure to be perfect. But that sets us up for failure."

05/25/2021 By Megan McDonald

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

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

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

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

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota April 29-May 5

The Sarasota Film Festival opens, Sailor Circus kids put on a show, two new dance events and more.

04/29/2021 By Kay Kipling

Sustainable cinema

Sarasota Film Festival Series Shows the Local Effects of Climate Change

The four mini-documentaries will premiere on the festival's website on Friday, April 30.

04/29/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Sneak Peek

What Will You Watch at the Sarasota Film Festival?

This year's event offers both virtual and in-person screenings of a range of films, including the hit My Octopus Teacher.

04/28/2021 By Kay Kipling

OMG's

A New Short Film Profiles Gordon Gregory of G's Southern Kitchen

Colin Reid's short film about the chef and owner of G's will premiere next week as part of the Sarasota Film Festival.

04/23/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

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MTV's 'Siesta Key' Will Return Next Month

New episodes start on Wednesday, May 12.

04/15/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Streaming

Letters of Recommendation: What We're Watching Right Now

Ken Burns's new documentary, a British mystery series, a Michael Mann mini-marathon and more.

04/14/2021 By The Editors

Preview

Sarasota Film Festival Announces Some Upcoming Titles

A documentary on star Rita Moreno is the opening night movie for the festival, taking place April 30 through May 9.

04/12/2021 By Kay Kipling

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota: March 25-31

A new piano show at Florida Studio Theatre, Venice Theatre reopens, concerts a-plenty and family fun outdoors.

03/25/2021 By Kay Kipling

Movie News

Movie Theaters Are Reopening

Movie theaters closed or scaled back during the past year due to Covid-19. Do you feel comfortable returning?

03/22/2021 By Kay Kipling

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota: March 18-24

Asolo Rep presents Camelot, Florida Studio Theatre reopens with Vintage POP!, the Sarasota County Fair commences, and more.

03/18/2021 By Kay Kipling

Film

Film Festival Highlights Native American Voices

The Sarasota Film Festival's Native American Film Festival will show 21 films virtually, beginning this Friday, March 19.

03/18/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Life Story

HBO Planning New Documentary About Paul Reubens

The two-part series documentary will shine a light on Reubens, who created the beloved character Pee-wee Herman.

03/12/2021 By Megan McDonald and Robert Plunket

Sarasota Magazine

Television & Film

What We're Watching This Month

What to Do in Sarasota: June 3-9

New Movie Being Shot in Sarasota Tells the Story of Influential Black Golfer Ann Gregory

A Conversation With Chef Erin French, Star of The Lost Kitchen

What to Do in Sarasota May 13-19

Sarasota Film Festival Closes with Award Winners Named

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

What to Do in Sarasota: May 6-12

What to Do in Sarasota April 29-May 5

Sarasota Film Festival Series Shows the Local Effects of Climate Change

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What to Do in Sarasota This Week

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A Documentary About Legendary Cookbook Author Marcella Hazan Is in the Works

What Will You Watch at the Sarasota Film Festival?

A New Short Film Profiles Gordon Gregory of G's Southern Kitchen

MTV's 'Siesta Key' Will Return Next Month

Letters of Recommendation: What We're Watching Right Now

Sarasota Film Festival Announces Some Upcoming Titles

What to Do in Sarasota: March 25-31

Movie Theaters Are Reopening

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