Sarasota news events: Get ready to rock for a reason! On Saturday, September 13, the Sarasota Event Center at the Sahib Shrine will come alive with the electrifying sounds of Ozzy Osbourne as fans gather…
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…
Sarasota Manatee Real Estate Report September 2022
Sarasota-Manatee Housing Market Continues to Cool in September SARASOTA, Fla. (October 20, 2022) – The latest data for the Sarasota and Manatee housing market continues to follow the same trend of fewer sales and rising…
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…









