Florida Headed to a Twindemic?

The Florida Department of Health found that influenza cases from August to September were higher than expected, which could be an indication of an above-average season. Meantime, COVID continues to linger. by Joe Mario Pedersen…

Siesta Key Sand Festival 2022

November 11-14 24 artists converge on Siesta Key to compete in an amazing Master Sand Sculpting competition. The sculptors create a large community carve, 8 solo sculptures and 8 team sculptures. On Saturday evening, enjoy…

Something Rotten! Florida Studio Theatre

FST’s 2022-2023 winter mainstage series opens with   Florida Studio Theatre (FST) kicks off its 49th Winter Mainstage Series with Something Rotten!, a hit musical comedy that was nominated for ten Tony Awards, including Best…

Chalk Festival Update

The Chalk Festival has moved to Sarasota October 28-30, 2022 due to Hurricane Ian causing damage to the Venice Airport. The Airport Authority canceled all events at the Fairgrounds leaving us back peddling over two…

Kinky Boots Venice Theatre

Season Headliner Kinky Boots to open Jan. 12, 2024 in the rebuilt Jervey Theatre Venice Theatre's area premiere of the hit musical Kinky Boots, originally scheduled to open this Friday, Oct. 21, will now take…

Van Wezel: DISNEY PRINCESS – THE CONCERT!

For generations, the music of Disney’s princesses has been the soundtrack to our lives. Now, for the first time in forever, these beloved songs come to life on stage in DISNEY PRINCESS – THE CONCERT!…

Mote Marine Hosts Teachers

In celebration of the new school year, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium hosted an Educator Open House to thank teachers for the important work they do in the community and to share some of the…